Mecklenburg County is gearing up for the next financial year's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by inviting the public and potential grantees to a kickoff meeting scheduled for January 28, per a recent announcement. The gathering is set to prepare participants for the application period for FY 2026-2027 and will provide crucial information regarding the anticipated funds and the application process.
The application window for the CDBG funds opens on January 27, 2026, and closes precisely a month later, on February 27, 2026, according to Mecklenburg County's announcement. Within this timeframe, eligible organizations can submit their proposals for projects ranging from public service programs to public infrastructure initiatives, with the aim of bolstering community development in targeted areas of Mecklenburg County.
The kickoff meeting will take place at 4 p.m. at 10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250 (the Carolinian conference room), Charlotte, NC 28262. It will offer a platform for interested parties to get up-to-speed with the grant requirements and priorities. For those wanting to attend either in person or virtually, registration details are available through the county's communication channels, with points of contact being Lovetta Walton at 704-348-270 or via email at [email protected], as mentioned on the Mecklenburg County website.
Eligible neighborhoods for the CDBG funding include Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, and the unincorporated regions of the County. It's important that applicants ensure their proposed projects align with the geographical eligibility before applying, as specified in the official notice. The County is anticipating similar funding levels as the previous year, around $1,082,803 in CDBG allocations, although the final figures will be confirmed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at a later date.
