Title
Grant Application - Emergency Solutions Grant from The City of Charlotte
Action
ACTION:
1. Affirm the submission of a grant application in the amount of up to $490,000 to the City of Charlotte for targeted, homeless prevention funding.
2. If awarded, authorize an additional position in the Community Support Services Department, Housing Innovation and Stabilization Services Division within the General Grant Fund (G001): 1 FT Social Worker I (annual market rate is $61,408).
3. Recognize, receive and appropriate the award amount to the General Grant Fund (G001) within Community Support Services; and
4. Adopt grant project ordinances for the grant in the General Grant Fund (G001).
Staff Contact: Stacy M. Lowry, Community Support Services Department Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Flexible funding from the City of Charlotte will provide short-term financial assistance to create greater housing stability. This funding will be accessed through Coordinated Entry with the intention of preventing households from entering homelessness. Funding will be used to pay rent or utility arrears, or other expenses connected to housing stabilization. The one-time financial assistance available through this grant will be paid to registered vendors on behalf of households. The social worker will provide assessment services for homeless individuals and families seeking shelter and housing assistance
Community Support Services was the recipient of these funds during Fiscal Year 2026.
Application to the City of Charlotte was submitted and the funding decision will be made soon. If awarded, the grant period will run from July 2026 through June 2027.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase in revenue and associated expenditures in the amount of $490,000 in General Grant Fund (G001).