Greater Cabarrus Foundation

06/12/2026

Support Cabarrus (The Greater Cabarrus Foundation’s capacity-building division), in partnership with Uwharrie Bank, is offering $10,000 grants to five nonprofits to strengthen their internal operations, leadership, and infrastructure.

The grant application window opens July 1st, and their Grant Program Training Workshop will be hosted on June 30th. Learn more at https://www.greatercabarrusfoundation.org/stories/gcf-announces-new-partnership-with-uwharrie-community-fund-to-launch-capacity-builoding-grant-program-for-local-nonprofits

06/11/2026

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Today, we’re grateful for The Open Door House and for the vision and compassion of its founder, Kathy Lista. 🌟

The Open Door House equips young adults, including those aging out of foster care, to thrive instead of survive through supportive housing, structured programs, and mentoring. We are especially proud to celebrate The Open Door House as one of the recipients of the William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust Grant, helping further their mission of empowering young people to reach their potential. 🤝✨

Thank you, Kathy, and thank you to The Open Door House team for your unwavering commitment to creating hope, stability, and opportunity for the next generation. 🙌

🔗 Learn more about their work: theopendoorhouse.org

06/08/2026

📋 Preparing to Apply for a GCF Grant This Summer?

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation will open applications for two nonprofit grant opportunities on July 1, and now is the time to start preparing.

Join us for our upcoming Grant Cycle Information & Training Session to learn about:

💙 GCF 2026 Grant Cycle
💙 Uwharrie Community Fund Capacity Building Grant Program

During this free workshop, you'll learn:
✔ Eligibility requirements
✔ Application timelines
✔ Scoring criteria
✔ How to apply for one or both grant opportunities
✔ Tips for submitting a stronger application

Whether your organization is seeking operational funding, capacity-building support, or both, this session will help you navigate the process with confidence.

📅 Tues. June 30 | 11:30am-1:30pm
📍 4855 Milestone Ave, Kannapolis

🍴 Lunch provided for registered attendees

🔗 Register: supportcabarrus.org/lunch-and-learns

06/04/2026

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Today, we are honored to recognize and welcome Lauren Gaskin as one of the newest members of our Interagency Consulting Team! 🌟

Through Support Cabarrus, a division of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation, our Interagency Consultants volunteer their time and expertise to help strengthen nonprofit organizations throughout our community. We are incredibly thankful that Lauren has chosen to share her knowledge, experience, and passion for community impact with the agencies we serve. 🤝

As the Founder and Executive Director of the Barbara Holmes Impact Foundation, Lauren has built programs that connect families to resources, opportunities, and support while creating meaningful, measurable change. Her experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community engagement will be a tremendous asset to local organizations seeking to grow their impact and sustainability.

Lauren's commitment to helping others and her community-centered approach embody the spirit of service that makes Cabarrus County stronger. We are excited to have her on our team and grateful for the expertise she brings to support our nonprofit community. 🙌✨

Thank you, Lauren, for choosing to invest your time and talents in the organizations and people who make Cabarrus County such a special place.

06/02/2026

Upcoming Programming Through Support Cabarrus:

Board Training Program
📅 Wed. June 24 | 6:00-8:00PM
💲 Free to attend, registration required
🔗 RSVP: supportcabarrus.org/board-matching-program

Agency Lunch and Learn: Grant Cycle Training Session
📅 Tues. June 30 | 11:30-1:30PM
📍 4855 Milestone Ave, Kannapolis
💲 Free to attend, lunch is provided
🔗 RSVP: supportcabarrus.org/lunch-and-learns

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Learn more about Support Cabarrus:
🔗 greatercabarrusfoundation.org/support-cabarrus
🔗 supportcabarrus.org

06/01/2026

📣 Two Grant Opportunities Accepting Applications July 1 📣

Beginning July 1, 2026, Cabarrus County nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to apply for one of both of the following grants:

💙 GCF 2026 Grant Cycle
- Operational grants to fund staffing, office/utility expenses, and supplies/materials essential to programming.

💙 Uwharrie Community Fund Capacity Building Grant
- Funding for capacity-building services through Support Cabarrus, including strategic planning, board governance support, marketing services, bookkeeping services, grantwriting services, and other customized services that are available.

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Attend our upcoming Grant Cycle Information/Training Session:
📅 Tues. June 30 - 11:30AM
📍 4855 Milestone Ave, Kannapolis
🔗 Register: supportcabarrus.org/lunch-and-learns

This session is free and lunch is available for registrants.

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Learn more about each grant opportunity at:
🔗 GCF Grants: greatercabarrusfoundation.org/grantmaking-program
🔗 Uwharrie Community Fund Capacity Building Grants: bit.ly/UCFGrant26

05/28/2026

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation is pleased to announce a new grantmaking partnership with the Uwharrie Community Fund, expanding opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving communities across Uwharrie Bank’s footprint.

As a pilot program supported by Uwharrie Bank, this initial phase, that will focus on a small cohort of organizations, is specifically designed to strengthen the internal operations, leadership, and infrastructure of participating agencies through customized capacity-building services.

Through this pilot program, five nonprofit organizations will each receive $10,000 in capacity-building services through Support Cabarrus, the capacity-building division of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation. Each selected agency will also receive a comprehensive organizational review to help identify opportunities for long-term growth and operational sustainability.

See full details: https://bit.ly/430Rsz2

Sign up to attend our Grant Training Workshop on June 30th: https://www.supportcabarrus.org/lunch-and-learns

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation announced a new grantmaking partnership with the Uwharrie Community Fund, expanding opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving communities across Uwharrie Bank’s footprint.

05/22/2026

📣 $385,000 invested back into Cabarrus County nonprofits!

Through a new local grantmaking partnership facilitated by the Greater Cabarrus Foundation, the William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust has awarded grants to 32 nonprofit organizations serving Cabarrus County.

Originally established as a $300,000 pilot grant cycle, the program expanded to $385,000 in response to the overwhelming level of community need and the strength of the applications submitted.

In total:
🔹 32 nonprofit organizations received funding
🔹 60 applications were submitted
🔹 More than $2.25 million in requests were received

We are deeply grateful to the William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust for their generosity, partnership, and longstanding commitment to supporting organizations serving our community.

🔗 View the full press release to see the list of grant recipients.

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation announces $385,000 in grants awarded through the William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust to support 32 nonprofit organizations serving Cabarrus County.

05/21/2026

Strong nonprofit boards don’t happen by accident. They are built intentionally, with the right people, skills, and expectations in place.

Join Support Cabarrus for our quarterly Board Training, a two-hour interactive session designed for community members who want to serve effectively on nonprofit boards.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕕 6:00-8:00PM
📍 Location: Concord, NC*

Learn more and register at: supportcabarrus.org/board-matching-program

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*Due to high demand for this training, the location is TBD and will be announced closer to the session date. It will take place at or near our office in Concord.

05/20/2026

✨ What Makes Cabarrus County Great: Paula Yost ✨

For Paula Yost, Cabarrus County is more than a hometown. It is a community deeply connected to her family history, her life’s work, and her passion for protecting and supporting children and families.

From her leadership in child advocacy to establishing the Ann Benfield Early Childhood Fund, Paula believes investing in children and local nonprofits creates stronger communities for generations to come. 💙

📖 Read the full story: greatercabarrusfoundation.org/stories/paula-yost-deep-roots-and-lasting-impact