2026 Community Investment Grants

Geographic Scope: Grant County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

• Health
• Education
• Financial stability

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
• Located in Grant County
• No prior affiliation with United Way required
• Must offer programming aligned with United Way's mission

Funding History:

• 2022-2023 campaign: Over $250,000 was raised and distributed
• 2023 grants: $200,000 awarded to 12 local nonprofit agencies

What They Fund:
Programs in health, education, and financial stability that support:

• Youth development
• Literacy and early childhood education
• Mental health services
• Emergency assistance
• Senior services
• Food assistance
• Job training and workforce development

Contact Information:

• Email: unitedway@uwofgrantco.com or info@uwgrant.com
• Phone: 765-662-9811
• Address: 215 S Adams St, Marion, IN 46952
• Website: uwgrant.com

Background:
United Way of Grant County has been a cornerstone of community support since 1956. The organization uses a Community Investment Committee to evaluate applications through a rigorous process that includes reviewing applications, assessing impact and capacity, and conducting site visits. The committee considers community need, impact, financial management, cooperation and capacity building, application and agreement compliance, and equity and inclusion when making funding decisions.

Application Process

1. Submit Letter of Interest (LOI)
   • Submit LOI during the open window period
   • LOI window for 2026 funding is currently open (announced December 3, 2025)
2. Agency Tours and Committee Review
   • Accepted organizations will be invited for site visits by the Community Investment Committee
   • Committee conducts tours and interviews
3. Full Application (if selected from LOI)
   • Organizations accepted into funding process by board will work with Community Investment Committee
   • Full application process follows LOI acceptance
4. Committee Evaluation Criteria
   • Community need
   • Impact and outcomes
   • Financial management
   • Cooperation and capacity building
   • Application and agreement compliance
   • Equity and inclusion
5. Funding Decision
   • Committee makes recommendations
   • Funding amounts determined in Spring (typically)
   • Results announced at Annual Meeting

Required Materials

• Letter of Interest (specific format not detailed in provided content)
• Full application (if LOI is accepted)

Contact for Questions

• Email: unitedway@uwofgrantco.com or info@uwgrant.com
• Phone: 765-662-9811
• More information: unitedwayofgrantcounty.org/funding-info