We believe in comprehensive solutions to
combat our region’s most pressing needs.
At United Way, we believe that meaningful, lasting change happens when we work together. No single organization can solve complex community challenges alone, which is why United Way serves as a connector, convener, and catalyst by bringing together nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, foundations, and community members to build collective solutions.
In our 2024-2025 funding year, we invested $4.4 million into local agencies throughout our service area. For a list of current funded programs, click here.
New Agile Grantmaking Strategy
In our 2025-2026 funding year, we are launching our new Agile Grantmaking Strategy. The following four (4) types of grants are designed to best support our work of improving health and well-being for all, helping young people realize their full potential, and creating a stronger financial future for every generation.
Deep Impact
Stable funding for essential services.
Catalytic Change
Ending homelessness among older adults.
Timeline
- Deep Impact: Applications open August 2025, grantees notified in December 2025
- Catalytic Change: Invite-only process opens September 2025, grantees notified in December 2025
- Program Capacity: Applications open January 2026, grantees notified in March 2026
- Community Capital: TBD (2026)
Program Capacity
Investment in proven, scalable solutions.
Community Capital
Grassroots organizations and neighborhood-focused initiatives.
Funding Allocations
- Deep Impact: $750,000 allocated for grantmaking
- Catalytic Change: $500,000 allocated for grantmaking
- Program Capacity & Community Capital: $750,000 total allocated for grantmaking, to be divided between the Program Capacity and Community Capital grants
For questions about the grant process, email grants@yourunitedway.org
If you are a funded program partner and need to access the grant portal, click here.
Community Impact Committee
United Way relies on our community volunteers to support the funding process. The Community Impact Committee is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Support our Community Investments
Funding is made possible through generous gifts from donors who give through workplace campaigns or make individual gifts.