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.

Focus Areas:

  • Unmet housing needs

  • Emergency housing assistance

  • Rental assistance

  • Housing stability and homelessness prevention

  • Support for vulnerable populations including foster youth, LGBTQ+ youth, veterans, trafficking survivors, and formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Must address unmet housing needs in eligible counties

  • Applications must include a letter of recommendation from a Realtor® member of Canopy Realtor® Association in good standing
  • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Community impact

  • Project feasibility

  • Fiscal strength

  • Realtor® support
  • Funds NOT Available For:

  • Operational/Budget needs

  • Salary support

  • Administrative support

  • Capital expenses

  • Debt reduction expenses

  • Endowment funds
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: foundation@canopyrealtors.com

  • Phone: 704-940-3148

  • Website: canopyhousingfoundation.org
  • 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

      Evaluation Criteria

    • Community impact
    • Project feasibility
    • Fiscal strength
    • Realtor® support

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshousinghomelesslgbtqveteransfoster-parents

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