Plus Collective: Grassroots Grants

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Grant Requirements Applications from organizations applying for a second Grassroots Grant will be evaluated by these and other criteria established by TPC: The organization’s progress toward meeting the mission over the prior period Progress toward self-sufficiency including status of 501(c)(3) application Success in fundraising over the prior period Available funds within the parameters set by the TPC Board Applicants may apply for ONE Grassroots Grant per annual cycle. Grassroots Grants are only awarded to organizations whose primary objective is to provide services or benefits to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg LGBTQ+ community. Applicant organizations must attest that at least 75% of their services are provided in and at least 75% of their budget is utilized within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and must agree to use grant funds solely within Mecklenburg County. Grant awards will be made to organizations with or without 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Grassroots applicants with 501(c)(3) status should have received nonprofit designation within the last 12 months. Receiving organizations without 501(c)(3) status must partner with an established local organization with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status that will serve as a fiscal sponsor. TPC Board and Grants Committee reserve the right to request additional information at any time. Failure to respond to requests for additional information may result in denial of the application and/or disqualification from future grant opportunities. Applicants are expected to return funds to TPC if the organization is unable to utilize the funds for the purposes specified in the application or by the grant use deadline.

Geographic Eligibility

Mecklenburg County