The City of Kannapolis is accepting applications from non-profits with programs that would qualify for its 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation. Funds are designated for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the City.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
Eligible Activities include:
- Employment services (e.g., job training)
- Crime prevention and public safety
- Childcare
- Health services
- Substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment)
- Fair housing counseling
- Education programs
- Energy conservation
- Services for senior citizens
- Services for homeless persons
- Welfare services (excluding income payments)
- Homebuyer down payment assistance
- Recreational services
Applications will be reviewed by the Community Improvement Commission and City staff. This year the total grant allocation is estimated at $50,000. Multiple small grants up to $5,000 will be awarded to support existing program operations. One or two larger grants of $15,000 will be awarded for new programs and/or new agencies. Applicants may apply for both types of grants but will only be awarded one type.
For questions, contact the City’s Community Development Program Administrator Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4332. Applications are available to download at www.kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments/Community-Development. Please email applications to Jenna Logan at jlogan@kannapolisnc.gov.