The Kannapolis City Council recently approved $58,000 for its 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund allocation. The funds are designated for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents within the City of Kannapolis.

Grants were awarded to:

• Academic Learning Center - $3,000 – to support before and after school tutoring programs for Kannapolis elementary schools. 
• AYA House, Inc. - $3,000 – to support existing home and office expenses for transitional housing programs for individuals reentering the community after incarceration, substance use treatment and chronic homelessness.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters - $3,000 – to support youth activities with an intentional focus to give children mental health strategies for upward mobility.
• Bethel Baptist Church - $2,500 – to support crisis assistance program which assists with rent, utility and housing for under-served individuals.
• Cabarrus Health Alliance - $4,000 – to provide dental services for uninsured Kannapolis City School children.
• Classroom Central - $3,000 – to provide free school supplies to Kannapolis City School teachers.
• Conflict Resolution - $4,000 – to cover overhead expenses for Teen Court and Truancy program.
• Cooperative Christian Ministry - $4,000 – to support staff salaries to assist families and individuals in crisis.
• Faith Fellowship Church - $2,000 – to help with the needs of the homeless.
• Families First - $4,000 – to help cover costs of homebased under-resourced childcare networks.
• Lock N Key - $2,500 – to provide program supplies, materials, and tools for families impacted by incarceration.
• Peek into a New Horizon: Peek Next Gen - $3,000 – supports afterschool programming.
• El Puente Hispano - $2,500 – to provide culturally responsive workshops and activities for parents, youth, and ESL classes. 
• Rowan Cabarrus YMCA - $2,500 – to support Positive Youth Development Programs after school and summer camp. 
• Rowan Helping Ministries - $4,000 – to support crisis assistance for utility bills, rent, clothing and food pantry needs.
• The S.T.U.D.I.O - $3,000 – to support Project Uplift, providing mobile access and emergency assistance for those experiencing homeless.
• The Suda Institute - $4,000 – to fund a physician-led program to help clinical care for those experiencing housing instability. 
• Vision for Life - $4,000 – for a mentoring program with parental component for Kannapolis City School youth.

The funds come from the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. Each year Kannapolis receives funds that can be awarded to non-profit organizations who deliver pertinent services to residents who are in need.  Applications are reviewed by the Community Improvement Commission and city staff, who present funding recommendations to City Council. 

For more information on CBDG grants, the Community Improvement Commission or Community Development, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments/Community-Development or contact Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc.gov.