The Faith in Housing Technical Assistance Grant is designed to support faith-based organizations that are exploring projects that serve the community, including affordable housing, transitional housing, shelters, or other mission-driven developments.

Through this grant, selected organizations may receive up to $30,000 to support early-stage planning and technical services such as feasibility studies, architectural design, site planning, or development consulting. These funds are intended to help organizations better understand the potential of their property or project and take meaningful steps toward bringing their vision to life. This grant aims to provide resources to support projects that strengthen neighborhoods and expand access to housing and community-serving spaces.

Applications will be accepted on a competitive basis, and at least 25 grants are expected to be awarded. Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest in pursuing a project located within the City of Charlotte that provides a community benefit.

Eligibility Criteria:

This application is open to faith-based organizations that are exploring projects that provide a community benefit, such as affordable housing, transitional housing, shelters, or other community-serving spaces.

• For the purposes of this grant, a faith-based organization generally refers to a religious congregation, ministry, or faith-affiliated nonprofit organization that owns, controls, or is exploring property for a potential community-serving project.
• Projects must be located within the City of Charlotte. Organizations located outside the city may apply if the proposed project site is within Charlotte. Projects in Mecklenburg County may be considered depending on the strength of the application.

Please note: Faith in Housing cohort participants do NOT need to apply, as they are eligible for technical assistance funding through the cohort program.

Download and complete the required application here.

Once complete submit on the next page. (To make an accommodation request please email jessika.mcneill@charlottenc.gov or call 980-467-4315.)

Download and complete the required application. Submit completed application below. (To make an accommodation request please email jessika.mcneill@charlottenc.gov or call 980-467-4315.)