2026 Groundwork Grants
Forecasted
2026 Groundwork Grants supports resident-driven organizations in Mecklenburg County, funding place-based community work to strengthen local capacity, well-being and economic opportunity.
Funder: Foundation For The Carolinas
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Requests up to $200,000, awarded annually over a two-year period
Summary: Groundwork Grants supports resident-driven, place-based organizations strengthening community well-being and economic opportunity in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Key Information: Applicants must be publicly supported 501(c)(3) charities operating for at least three years with at least one full-time employee.
Description
Groundwork Grants is offered by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, an affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas. The program supports organizations strengthening neighborhood and community ecosystems through resident-driven, place-based approaches. It seeks to help communities adapt, respond and thrive by building local capacity and addressing priorities defined by residents.
Building on the foundation’s commitment to economic mobility, the program emphasizes local leadership, resident engagement and coordinated community action across Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Its preferred funding approach is general operating support, giving organizations flexibility to respond to evolving community needs and opportunities. Two-year commitments are intended to support long-term community vitality, resilience and economic opportunity.
