MECKLENBURG COUNTY | 2028 Community Service Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Community Service Grant (CSG)! The CSG program is an opportunity for Mecklenburg County government to partner with local nonprofit organizations through a competitive grant process to help meet critical needs in the community. To determine whether your program meets the minimum requirements, please scroll down and review the section titled Eligibility Information. The application will open on October 29, 2026. Applications can be submitted until November 25, 2026 at 11:59pm.

There will be 22 goals across four focus areas for which your application/program must align. The focus areas are: (1) Healthy and Thriving Community: promotes a high quality of life through healthy, safe, and affordable living conditions for all residents. (2) Learning and Educational Opportunities: supports lifelong learning and educational advancement to empower residents and prepare a skilled future workforce. (3) Jobs and Economic Opportunities: promotes economic opportunity and workforce development for residents and businesses. (4) Safe and Prepared Community: centers on protecting residents and promoting trust through effective public safety and emergency preparedness. A full list of the goals under each focus area can be found at the link below: https://budget.mecknc.gov/services/community-service-grants

Each application will be scored using the rubric breakdown below which will be factored into final funding decisions. Program Overview: 35% Program County Goal and Performance Measure Alignment: 33% Budget Request: 32%

(1) Serve the residents of Mecklenburg County (2) 501(c)(3) non-profit classification with the Internal Revenue Service (3) Documentation supporting a diversified workforce (i.e. EEO policy) (4) Independently CPA -audited financial statements (5) Provide the latest Form 990 filing with the IRS (6) Contribute to one of the 22 County goals within the four focus areas