Community Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies (up to $5,000+ based on funding availability)
Deadline
September 15, 2026
160 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Grants Program
Overview: Provides financial program support to area nonprofit organizations that address unmet housing needs.
Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Haywood counties, North Carolina
Program History: Launched in 2009; awards funds annually to area nonprofits. Since inception, has distributed substantial funds to local organizations.
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2025 Award Examples: Ada Jenkins Center ($4,700), A Giving Heart Project ($3,000), Beds for Kids ($5,000), Dahlia Grove, Inc. ($5,000), Fifth Street Ministries ($4,500), Flowers Ministries, Inc. ($4,000), Home4Me ($5,000), Leah's Hopes and Dreams ($3,000), Matthews Help Center ($5,000), West Community Initiative ($5,000), She Built This City ($5,000), Time Out Youth ($4,500), Veterans Bridge Home ($5,000)
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete Application Form
- Download Community Grants Application Form (PDF) from website
2. Obtain Letter of Recommendation
- Must include a letter of recommendation from a Realtor® member of Canopy Realtor® Association
- Realtor® member must be in good standing at time of application
3. Submit Application
- Submit completed form with required documentation
- Contact foundation@canopyrealtors.com or call 704-940-3148 for submission details
- Community impact
- Project feasibility
- Fiscal strength
- Realtor® support
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