UNITED WAY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
United Way of Greater Charlotte’s 2024 grant application season will kick-off in June 2023 with various virtual info sessions and workshops and the opening of the Unite Charlotte First Year application and the United Neighborhoods Letter of Interest (LOI).
Click through the various initiative-specific tabs below for key information and resources.
United Way staff worked closely with Anson County residents and stakeholders to create an impact strategy specific to the region. The Anson County grant process will continue focus on strengthening and supporting work in the impact areas of Education and Economic Stability.
Within these two impact areas, three specific service areas are identified as high priorities:
• Childhood Literacy and Mentoring Programs for Youth
• Housing Stability
• Food Security (access to affordable fresh and healthy foods)
The 2024 grant application process for Anson County is by invitation only.
Resource Folder: Invited applicant agencies may CLICK HERE to access resources to be used throughout the 2024 application process.
CLICK HERE to learn more about United Way’s regional work
The regional grant initiative in Cabarrus County seeks to support and strengthen residents’ mental wellness through resources and strategies to improve mental health, a greater understanding of crisis intervention strategies and supports, and expanded access to care.
United Way of Greater Charlotte will continue to support agencies that commit to entering into a highly collaborative partnership with fellow grantees to engage in community awareness and education efforts focused on:
• Mental health literacy
• Reducing the stigma of mental health diagnosis and treatment
• Encouraging community members to prioritize mental wellness
• Programs reducing barriers to access evidence-based, culturally appropriate mental healthcare
The 2024 grant application process for Cabarrus County is by invitation only.
Resource Folder: Invited applicant agencies may CLICK HERE to access resources to be used throughout the 2024 application process.
CLICK HERE to learn more about United Way’s regional work
United Way staff worked closely with Union County residents and stakeholders to create an impact strategy specific to the Union County region. The Union County grant process will continue to use this impact strategy and maintain focus on strengthening and supporting work in the impact areas of Education, Economic Stability, and Healthcare.
Within these impact areas, the following specific service areas are identified as high priorities:
• Childhood Literacy and Mentoring Programs for Youth
• Afterschool and Vocational Support for the Intellectual/Development Disability community
• Housing Stability
• Food Security (access to affordable fresh and healthy foods)
The 2024 grant application process for Union County is by invitation only.
Resource Folder: Invited applicant agencies may CLICK HERE to access resources to be used throughout the 2024 application process.
CLICK HERE to learn more about United Way’s regional work
Originally launched in response to the civic unrest that erupted in Charlotte in the fall of 2016, Unite Charlotte provides not only funding, but also capacity-building initiatives, to local grassroots organizations advancing racial equity and addressing economic mobility.
Grant Opportunities Available for First Year Grantees
The 2024 Unite Charlotte First Year funding application is now closed. Applicant agencies will receive email communication from United Way regarding the application process and their application status. Please refer to the Unite Charlotte Information Packet in the Resource Folder below for more details.
Virtual Sessions
• 2024 Unite Charlotte First Year Information Session | Thursday, June 1 | Zoom Code: &p3b9#RC | VIEW SESSION
• “How to Write a Grant Application” Workshop | Tuesday, June 6 | Zoom Code: .$P7si50 | VIEW SESSION
• United Way Financial Certification Workshop | Thursday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Zoom Code: ^RFMv82N | VIEW SESSION
Funding Requirements
2024 Unite Charlotte First Year funding will include one-year grant awards of $25,000 to 25 nonprofit agencies that:
• Are BIPOC-founded and led (BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color)
• Have an operating budget under $250,000
• Serve Mecklenburg County residents
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving historically marginalized groups
For full 2024 Unite Charlotte First Year application process details, please go to the Resource Folder below. There you will find links to various documents, including the 2024 Unite Charlotte Grant Information Packet and the Financial Certification Resource Guide.
Please note that the Unite Charlotte Second Year and Unite Charlotte Third Year application processes are by invitation only.
Please email questions to unitecharlotte@unitedwaygreaterclt.org
Unite Charlotte Resources
CLICK HERE to learn more about Unite Charlotte.
CLICK HERE to access the Unite Charlotte Resource Folder.
Our United Neighborhoods strategy works to change the odds for individuals and families living in our region’s most disinvested neighborhoods.
Grant Opportunities Available for Neighborhood Work
The 2024 United Neighborhoods Letter of Interest (LOI) is now closed. Applicant agencies will receive an LOI decision email by mid-August. Those selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a Presentation Fair for each applicable geography. Please refer to the United Neighborhoods Information Packet in the Resource Folder below for more details.
UNITED WAY OF Greater Charlotte
United Way of Greater Charlotte awards millions in grants each year to nonprofit agencies that are building stronger neighborhoods, advancing racial equity and economic mobility, and providing a safety net for those who need it most across the Charlotte region.
All grant applications will be assessed through a community-led review process, during which staff and dedicated volunteers evaluate and identify the local collaborations and approaches that can create a lasting impact.