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The grant program by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation focuses on investing in the community to achieve the highest levels of community gain for Mecklenburg County citizens. The Foundation supports initiatives that promote family formation, financial security, innovative housing solutions, and parenting education, family support, and engagement. It typically awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, targeting projects that ensure young adults can make informed family planning decisions, parents achieve financial stability and break the cycle of inter-generational poverty, families live in safe and nurturing environments, and parents and caregivers are equipped with resources and support for effective child-rearing and engagement in the community. The definition of "family" for these grants includes a wide spectrum of household units, recognizing the diversity of family structures.