Application Period Now Open for FY2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Funds

Mecklenburg County is preparing for its fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan and funding allocation. As an entitlement county, Mecklenburg has received $1,029,098 entitlement funds for FY 2024-2025. The exact allocation for FY 2025-2026 has not been announced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), but the county is anticipating receiving approximately $1,000,000 in CDBG funding that will be available for qualifying public service programs and public projects in FY 2025-2026.

To apply for funding, please review and complete the application by Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted to Zsuzsi Kadar at zkadar@centralina.org.

Application for Public Projects

Application for Public Service Programs

To assist with the application process, a virtual application workshop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89079417411?pwd=4CfObrEoxPAlXInjsacXvbm46vUvXk.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 890 7941 7411 Passcode: 799967

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Community Development Block Grant funds are available in a limited target area. Eligible neighborhoods and/or beneficiaries must be located in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill or the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County.