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  • Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) Certification

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    Economic

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  • Register as a Trusted Community Based Organization (CBO)

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    Register to apply on behalf of others who need assistance. Recommended for case workers.

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  • Upstream Rental Assistance Pilot Program

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    Eligible residents can get support with rent and other utilities through this pilot program.

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  • City of Charlotte Employee Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Eligibility

    Housing
    Utilities

    An eligibility form for City of Charlotte employees to see if they qualify for rental assistance

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  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Contractor Assistance Program (CAP)

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    Economic
    Employment

    CAP helps local small business contractors work with community-funded repair programs.

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  • Tree Canopy Care

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    Economic
    Housing

    Charlotte’s Canopy Care Program offers free tree care services for eligible residents in select area

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  • Free Air Conditioner Units

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    Housing
    Utilities

    Qualifying low-income residents can apply to receive a free air conditioner unit.

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  • Safe Home Rehabilitation

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    Housing

    Provides deferred loans to low-income homeowners to address needed home repairs.

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  • LeadSafe Charlotte

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    Housing

    LeadSafe Charlotte offers grants to fix lead paint hazards in older homes for low-income residents.

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  • Queen City Accessory Dwelling Unit

    Housing

    The City of Charlotte provides staff and financial support for building ADUs on property.

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  • HVAC Rental Investment Pilot

    Housing
    Utilities

    This program provides financial support to landlords for adding air conditioning to rental units.

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  • Emergency Repair for Homeowners

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    Housing

    Charlotte's Emergency Repair Program offers urgent repairs for homeowners in unsafe conditions.

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  • Small Business Matching Grant

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    Economic

    Provides grants to small businesses in qualifying geographies in Charlotte.

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