KANNAPOLIS — The city has an estimated $50,000 that will be made available in both smaller and larger grants for non-profits, according to officials.

Applications from non-profits with programs that qualify for its 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation have until March 31 at 5 p.m to apply. Funds are designated for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the city.

Eligible activities or programs 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. Multiple small grants of 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 at 704-920-4332. Applications are available to download at www.kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments/Community-Development. Email applications to Jenna Logan at jlogan@kannapolisnc.gov.