Model Cities Initiative
Federal public-safety cooperative-agreement program, U.S. Department of Justice
DOJ initiative offering nearly $300 million total to two to four cities through 36-month cooperative agreements; Charlotte application deadline September 1, 2026.
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Charlotte Weighs 9 P.M. Curfew; Liddell-McNinch Hearing Set
Jack Beckett·
Council took no vote on the youth curfew. The transcript also records a Sept. 28 hearing for the Liddell-McNinch House, which Charlotte designated historic property 50 years ago.
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Charlotte Eyes DOJ Model Cities Deal; Some Terms Come Later
The Charlotte Mercury·
Charlotte has until September 1 to seek a share of nearly $300 million through DOJ’s Model Cities Initiative. Applying requires local signatures, federal collaboration and an immigration certification before certain award terms are available.