Funding Amount

$250 - $500

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 21, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

From the program guidelines: “Application deadline: October 21 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Kenosha County nonprofits

Other requirements

  • Seeking financial support for one-time projects
  • Project must align with United Way's mission and key focus areas (education, financial stability, health)

Overview

Purpose:
Designed to expand the community investment work of United Way of Kenosha County by supporting one-time projects that align with UWKC's mission and key focus areas.

Focus Areas: Education, financial stability, and health

Geographic Scope: Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Program Description:
The Community Gift Awards Program was developed by the all-volunteer Community Investment Committee as a means to meet needs not currently covered by the Investment Grant Program. The program hopes to provide additional financial support to local nonprofits and expand the reach and impact of donations to United Way.

Timeline:

  • Application deadline: October 21 (annually)
  • Decisions announced: December

Eligibility:

  • Kenosha County nonprofits
  • Seeking financial support for one-time projects
  • Project must align with United Way's mission and key focus areas (education, financial stability, health)

Contact Information:

  • United Way of Kenosha County
  • Phone: (262) 658-4104
  • Website: www.kenoshaunitedway.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Visit www.kenoshaunitedway.org to access the application
  2. Submit completed application by October 21 deadline
  3. Applications reviewed by Community Investment Committee
  4. Decisions announced in December

Application Details:
Specific application requirements not provided in available materials. Contact UWKC for detailed instructions.

What United Way of Kenosha County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$137K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$6,225–$38K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Kenosha, WI; Trevor, WI; Milwaukee, WI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc · Kenosha, WI

    (dd)(g) - meals on wheels program

    $38K

  • Kenosha Literacy Council Inc · Kenosha, WI

    (dd)(g) - literacy for life program

    $19K

  • Women and Children's Horizons Inc · Kenosha, WI

    (dd)(g) - children's services & legal advocacy programs

    $18K

  • Shalom Center of Interfaith Human Concerns Network of Kenosha County Inc · Kenosha, WI

    (dd)(g) - homeless shelter program

    $17K

  • Kenosha YMCA · Kenosha, WI

    (dd)(g) - abilities in motion adaptive sports programs

    $13K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Community health
  • Economic services

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