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United Way Grant Opportunities

Brief Description: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties is requesting proposals to help us achieve our goals within Health, Education and Financial Stability. 
Application Opens: January 15, 2025
Application Deadline: March 20, 2025; 5pm Central Time (No late applications will be accepted) 
Funding Amount Range: $1,000-$25,000 

Eligible Organizations:

  • 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations 
  • Schools 
  • Government Agencies 
  • Geographic Area 
  • Grants must serve residents within Douglas & Pope Counties. 

Funding Priority Areas and Goals:
See attached for specific focus areas. 

  • Health – Individuals/Families have opportunities to improve their mental health. 
  • Education – Children enter school ready & prepared to be successful. Youth gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in their career and future. 
  • Financial Stability – Individuals/Families have opportunities for employment, enhanced financial literacy and their basic needs met. 

We do not fund:

  • Individuals 
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes 
  • Political organizations or political campaigns 

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Grant Application Process:

  1. Submit your application online using the Community Force Grant Management System. 
  2. Applications that meet criteria are invited for interviews with our community grant review panel in April 2025.  
  3. The UWDP Board of Directors approves grant amounts and makes final funding decisions. 
  4. Agencies/Organizations will be notified in June 2025 of any award amounts.
  5. Specific grant reporting will be due at the conclusion of the grant cycle. 

Payout of Grants: Quarterly beginning in July 2025. 

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