Collective Impact Fund

Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado

United Way of Weld County awards grants to local nonprofit agencies supporting initiatives that address key community priorities in cradle-to-career support and household stability. The 2025-2026 cycle awarded $650,000 across 51 applications from 46 nonprofit organizations.

Strategic Initiative Areas (Funding Focus)

• Aging Well (21% of funding) - Supporting older adults to age well in the community
• Reading Great by 8 (16% of funding) - Building foundation for early childhood success, ensuring children enter kindergarten ready and reading at grade level by 4th grade
• Thrive by 25 (25% of funding) - Connecting youth to caring adults to ensure high school graduation and successful transition to adulthood
• Weld's Way Home (38% of funding) - Preventing and ending homelessness by helping households attain and maintain stable housing

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Operational History: In operation for at least 6 months
• Good Standing: In good standing with Colorado Secretary of State
• Accreditation: Accredited Charity with Better Business Bureau OR willing to become accredited
• Collective Impact Participation: Willing to actively participate as a Collective Impact partner
• Local Presence: Demonstrate local presence within Weld County
• Capacity: Demonstrate sufficient organizational capacity to provide proposed services to Weld County residents
• Non-Discrimination: Provide services without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or other protected class

What Collective Impact Means

A framework based on the understanding that no single organization can tackle community challenges alone. Requires longstanding commitment and deep investment from multiple stakeholders working toward common goals, driving lasting community-wide change.

Review Process

Applications undergo thorough, community-centered review by a panel of volunteer reviewers composed of nonprofit leaders, educators, public sector professionals, and United Way staff. Panel assesses proposals for alignment with UWWC mission, effectiveness, and potential for measurable impact.

Important Notes

• Funding is NOT guaranteed
• This is the 2025-2026 funding cycle

Application Process

Funding Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (1 Year Grant)
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST

How to Apply

1. Contact Ty Lamm for assistance with the application process
2. Submit application through required channels (specific portal/form not detailed in source material)
3. Applications must be received by March 24, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST

Contact for Application Assistance

Ty Lamm
Email: tlamm@unitedway-weld.org
Phone: 970-304-6177

Required Materials/Information

Applications must demonstrate:

• Alignment with one or more of the four strategic initiative areas
• Organizational capacity and stability
• Clear connection to Collective Impact framework
• Measurable outcomes and impact
• Non-discrimination policies

Note: Specific application form details, narrative questions, and submission format were not detailed in source material.