Mecklenburg County's governing body.
The Meck Effect
Spreading dollars, getting back change.
What is The Meck Effect?
In 2021, as Mecklenburg County faced a number of challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 virus, the American Rescue Plan Act provided over $215 million in recovery funds to aid a strong and equitable recovery. In response, the Mecklenburg County COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan and Application Process was developed.
By distributing ARPA dollars to local organizations with a mission to help, heal and train our underserved neighbors, Mecklenburg County is a catalyst for change. Every cent granted to small businesses and nonprofits magnifies and multiplies — helping so many and touching us all — while growing and spreading exponentially from street to block to neighborhood and town.
Watch a video overview about The Meck Effect below.
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Focusing on equity, increasing homeownership opportunities, and expanding emergency shelters.
Behavioral Health and Health Equity
Improving behavioral and mental health for those without access to quality health care.
Children and Early Childhood Development
Expanding childcare centers, increasing summer camp funding and helping to engage fathers in family life.
Park, Environment and Infrastructure
Fostering a more equitable community through environmentally sustainable initiatives and projects.
Workforce and Economic Development
Supporting entrepreneurs, expanding healthcare careers and developing skills in marginalized communities.
ARPA Recipients
- Care Ring
- Carolina Farm Trust
- Charlotte Community Health Clinic
- Charlotte Rescue Mission
- Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group
- Grace Mar
- Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
- LMC Children Services
- Loaves and Fishes
- Mental Health America
- Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center
- ProCure Therapeutic Agency, Inc
- Project 658
- Promise Resource Network
- Right Moves for Youth
- Safe House Project
- Teen Health Connections
- The Bulb Gallery
- The Center for Community Transitions
- Time Out Youth
- UMAR
- University City Foundation
- Village HeartBEAT Inc.
- Vision to Learn
- West Blvd Food Cooperative
- Castle's Daycare Academy
- Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
- Charlotte Community Services Association
- Freedom School Partners
- Greater Enrichment Program
- INLIVIAN
- Mount Carmel Baptist Church
- Our Bridge for Kids
- POP's Passion
- Smart Start of Mecklenburg County
- StriveCLT
- The Save Our Children Movement Inc.
- The Summer Camp Fund
- YMCA of Greater Charlotte
- Angels and Sparrows Community Table and Resource Center
- ASPIRE Community Capital
- Cakeable Charlotte, Inc
- Charlotte Is Creative
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce
- City Startup Labs
- International House
- Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte
- Mueller Craft and Trade Academy
- National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA)
- Per Scholas
- POWERUp USA - STEAM Charlotte
- She Built This City
- SMART GIRLS HQ LLC
- The Academy of Goal Achievers
- The ROC Charlotte, Inc
Tools and Resources
- ARPA Dashboard
View up-to-date info on ARPA spending and #TheMeckEffect.
- Media Toolkit
View and download helpful resource guides about media relations, social media, and websites and blogs.
- Stay Connected
Sign up for the County newsletter to receive the latest ARPA news.
Volunteer
Interested in working with an organization making an impact? Take a look at our recipient list to get connected.
