Grants

United Way staff worked closely with Anson County residents and stakeholders to create an impact strategy specific to the region. The Anson County grants process will continue to focus on strengthening and supporting work in the impact areas of Education and Economic Opportunity. 

Within these two impact areas, three specific service areas were identified as high priorities: 
• Childhood Literacy and Mentoring Programs for Youth 
• Housing Stability 
• Food Security (access to affordable fresh and healthy foods) 

The 2026 grant application process for Anson County is by invitation only.  

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 
• Reducing barriers to access for evidence-based, culturally appropriate mental healthcare 

The 2026 grant application process for Cabarrus County is by invitation only.  

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 Opportunity, and Healthcare. 

Within these impact areas, the following specific service areas were 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 2026 grant application process for UnionCounty is by invitation only.  

CLICK HERE  to learn more about United Way’s regional work.  

Since Unite Charlotte’s launch in 2016, dozens of grassroots organizations working to build pathways to economic opportunity and address our region's most urgent challenges have received grant funding, capacity-building training, and leadership development opportunities in an effort to support their mission and work, increase their impact and grow a more diverse and inclusive pipeline of nonprofit leaders in Charlotte. 

Thank you for your interest in the Unite Charlotte program. More details for upcoming opportunities will be shared soon.  

United Way of Greater Charlotte’s United Neighborhoods strategy works to change the odds for individuals and families through place-based partnerships, community leadership, and data-driven decision making. 

The 2027 United Neighborhoods application process is only open to the following geographies:  

• Grier Heights (See pg. 16 in the info packet to view funding priority areas)
• Lakeview (See pg. 17 in the info packet to view funding priority areas) 
• Renaissance West (See pg. 18 in the info packet to view funding priority areas)  

United Neighborhoods partner communities are referred to as “geographies.” Each geography has a unique geographical footprint, as well as its own Community Quarterback agency, grant panel, neighborhoods, and priorities identified by community residents. Agencies may apply for funding in multiple geographies. Letter of Interest questions are listed in Appendix D. Application questions are listed in Appendix E.  

[Letter of interest will open on June 22, 2026]

Agencies currently funded in other geographies through United Neighborhood and interested in expanding to the geographies with an open application process are encouraged to apply. 

The remaining geographies will have a closed application process.  

• Albemarle Road/Central Avenue* 
• Beatties Ford Road/Rozzelles Ferry Road 
• Graham Street /N. Tryon Street 
• Freedom Drive/Wilkinson Blvd. 
• North Mecklenburg (Huntington Green, East Catawba, West Davidson, Pottstown, Smithville) * 
• Sugar Creek Road/I-85* 
• West Blvd 

Refer to the United Neighborhoods Information Packet in the Resource Folder below for more details.   

Email questions to communityimpact@unitedwaygreaterclt.org  

United Neighborhood Resources:  

CLICK HERE  to access the United Neighborhoods Resources folder.  

CLICK HERE  to learn more about United Neighborhoods.