Empowering local solutions through your LOCAL United Way.

Your LOCAL United Way is proud to invest in programs and initiatives that strengthen our community. Helping each child, family, and neighbor the opportunity to thrive. Local nonprofits and organizations can apply for grant funding in two ways: 

1. Our annual Community Investment Grant Cycle
2. Our year-round Kay Clint Fund 

Each funding stream supports programs and projects that improve lives, promote stability, and respond to emerging needs in our community. All connected back to our four impact areas: Youth, Health, Basic Needs, and Self-Sufficiency. 

Community Investment Grant Cycle

Focused, Community-Driven, Impactful

Through our Community Investment process, local nonprofits can apply for program funding that supports one or more of our key impact areas:
1. Youth Opportunity
2. Healthly Community
3. Basic Needs
4. Self-Sufficiency 

What makes this process so unique is that it is 100% community-driven. Dedicated volunteers review all applications, conduct site visits, and ultimately determine how dollars are allocated – ensuring resources go where they are needed most. 

Next Application Window 

Our 2026/2027 grant cycle will begin accepting applications on February 9, 2026. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm CST.  

Current Grant Cycle Timeline

Payments for current funded partners are disbursed in:
August, 2025
November, 2025
February, 2026
May, 2026 

Reporting Reminder for Partner Agencies:

Grant reports are due no later than July of the following year. 

Kay Clint Fund

Fueling Innovation & Emerging Needs

The Kay Clint Fund provides one-time start-up funding to help launch new, innovative, or pilot programs that address emerging needs in our community. This fund is designed to help organizations test fresh ideas and respond quickly to gaps in local services. 

Applications are accepted year-round.