How much funding does Community Impact Councils Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Impact Councils Grant Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

How often is Community Impact Councils Grant Program offered?

Community Impact Councils Grant Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 28, 2027.

Community Impact Councils Grant Program

United Way of Fairfield County

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Health Education Grants Economic Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Fairfield County, Ohio

Funding Period: Fiscal year July 1 - June 30

Strategic Focus Areas:

Youth Opportunity
Healthy Community
Financial Security and Community Resiliency

United Way of Fairfield County accepts and reviews applications for funding through Community Impact Councils once each calendar year. The organization funds programs that support the strategic goals that are part of the Community Bold Goals initiative.

Funding Timeline

Application Opens: December prior to the funded year (FY27 application opened November 26, 2025)
Application Deadline: Last Thursday in January prior to the funded year
Review Period: February-April (Impact Councils make recommendations, site visits and committee discussions occur)
Board Approval: May
Fund Disbursement: July (beginning of fiscal year)
Year-End Reports Due: Fourth Friday in July (for previous fiscal year)

Contact Information

Melissa Dever, Chief Executive Director

Email: mdever@uwayfairfieldco.org
Phone: (740) 653-0643
Address: 115 South Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

How to Apply

Application Process

Online Application Portal: Submit through the online grant application portal when it opens in November
Alternative Format: Paper application available as DOCX file
Required Materials:
- Grant Application (online or DOCX format)
- Grant Application Request Compliance Form (DOCX)
- Budget Worksheets (XLS)
Submission Deadline: Last Thursday in January prior to the funded year (Next deadline: January 30, 2026 for FY27 funding)
Review Process: Applications reviewed by Community Impact Councils based on careful review of applications, site visit discussions, and committee level discussions
Important Dates: See online application for complete list of important dates and deadlines

Required Documents Available

GRANT APPLICATION REQUEST COMPLIANCE FORM (DOCX)
BUDGET WORKSHEETS (XLS)
GRANT APPLICATION (DOCX)
GRANT APPLICATION (ONLINE)

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What United Way of Fairfield County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 20
Total given: $877K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $7,179–$91K

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Lancaster, OH; Pickerington, OH; Carrol, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.