Collective Impact Grant

Collective Impact Grant

Funder: United Way of Hall County Inc

Geographic Scope: Hall County, Georgia

Grant Period: January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 (one-year grant period)

Purpose: To address community's economic mobility challenges by allocating grants to agencies that align with Community Game Plan objectives, focusing on education, health, and financial stability.

Focus Areas: Programs addressing poverty and creating pathways out of poverty, with emphasis on:

Education

Health

Financial stability

Background: Hall County has a population of approximately 200,000, with 50.2% financially burdened (earning $78,000 or less as a family of four). United Way uses a collective impact approach with five conditions: common agenda, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support organization.

Eligibility Requirements:

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations

Organizations that serve Hall County residents

Grant materials must be submitted by due date

Ability to comply with Financial Certification requirements

Active participation in grant training held by UWHC is mandatory - all applicants who have not attended grant training will NOT be eligible to apply

Review Process: Applications reviewed by volunteer Collective Impact Grant Panel including evaluation of application and financial certification materials. Site tours may be requested.

Contact Information:

Email: jdudley@unitedwayhallcounty.org

Phone: 770-536-1121

Address: 527 Oak Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

Key Dates:

Grant Training (Registration Required): April 21, 2026 (9:00am-11:00am) and April 30, 2026

Application Opens: May 15, 2026

Application Closes: June 26, 2026

Award Notifications: November 30, 2026

Grant Period Begins: January 1, 2027

Grant Period Ends: December 31, 2027

Note: Dates are subject to change

Additional Information: 22 non-profit organizations will receive funding in the coming year. Applicants must align with the Community Game Plan.