Grant Funding

CHA receives numerous local, state, federal, and foundation grants to support public health in Cabarrus County and throughout the region. The following examples demonstrate our commitment to making communities healthier:

Thanks to early investments from The Cannon Foundation and The Duke Endowment, CHA’s school-based oral health program brings dental care directly to children—eliminating one of the biggest barriers families face: access. Last year, we served 2,329 students in 45 schools, preventing painful cavities, keeping kids focused in the classroom, and easing the burden on working parents. Now, with a $300,000 investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, we are expanding dental care into 18 preschools and NC Pre-K programs. Over the next three years, 532 more young children will get a healthier start—arriving at kindergarten confident, comfortable, and ready to thrive.

With support from the U.S. Office of Population Affairs, CHA's Elevate program is helping adolescents—and the families and communities around them—build healthier futures across Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Our evidence‑based programs are delivered directly where young people need them most: in schools, foster care settings, and community‑based organizations. This investment is making a powerful difference. Over the past year, 2,620 youth participated in our programming, gaining skills and knowledge that strengthen their wellbeing. Another 52 young people stepped into leadership roles through youth councils, lifting their voices and shaping change in their communities. We also equipped 57 youth‑serving professionals through our Learning Collaborative, ensuring consistent, high‑quality support for young people. Altogether, 376 community members are engaged—creating a network of caring adults committed to adolescent health. Because of this early support, Elevate is not only reaching youth—it’s empowering a healthier, more connected community, one relationship at a time.

The Cabarrus Partnership for Children has granted CHA $45,000 to provide ultrasounds to uninsured, pregnant Cabarrus County women. Without this grant, these expectant mothers would struggle to afford this critical part of maternal healthcare. Offering no-cost ultrasounds provides a great source of financial support right at the very start of life.

Thanks to a grant of $81,775 from the North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies, CHA will help Region IV health departments become stronger and more financially stable. The project will include audits and hands-on support to improve billing, documentation, efficiency, and quality improvement. This work will help health departments adjust to financial uncertainties while continuing to provide important medical, dental, and behavioral health services to all those in our community who need it. Over the next three months, 118 provider charts will be reviewed by experts to find trends and areas for improvement. By improving billing processes, reducing denied claims, and working more efficiently, this project will help clinics stay stable and share lessons that other counties can use.