How much funding does Community Impact Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Impact Fund?

The deadline is November 30, 2026.

Community Impact Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 30, 2026

236 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Impact Fund

Overview: The Community Impact Fund is United Way of Mesa County's primary grant program providing vital funding to help ensure everyone in Mesa County has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Geographic Scope: Mesa County, Colorado

Focus Areas:

Community Resiliency

Financial Security

Healthy Communities

Youth Opportunity

Funding: Supports 25 local health and human service programs run by 19 agencies in Mesa County. Currently (2025/2026 cycle), grants are for one year (July 2025-June 2026).

Eligibility Requirements:

Organization must be an established 501(c)3 or have an established fiscal sponsorship agreement

Must engage in work that helps improve lives through one or more of these areas: Healthy Communities, Community Resiliency, Financial Security, and/or Youth Opportunity

Programs must not be primarily religious or political in nature

Must become a Community Partner by the November 30, 2025 deadline to be invited to apply for 2026 funding

Organizations must meet Community Partner Program requirements (see below)

Community Partner Program Requirements:

Be an established 501(c)3 or have fiscal sponsorship

Complete a short application with latest year-end financial statements

Display UWMC Community Partner Logo in place of business and website

Create one social media post related to UWMC during 12-month partnership

Provide at least 1 volunteer for minimum 1 UWMC event during 12-month partnership

Update/add organization information on Volunteer United portal

Programs not primarily religious or political in nature

Grant Cycle Timeline:

Community Partner Program applications due: November 30, 2025

Community sourced allocation volunteers trained: Early 2026

Board decision meeting: May 2026

Grant payments begin: July 1, 2026 (quarterly payments)

Grant period: July 2026-June 2027 (for 2026 funding cycle)

Community Partner Program Benefits:

Invitation to learning opportunities specific to nonprofit organizations

Listed on relevant UWMC publications & marketing platforms

Eligible for donations under Colorado Combined Campaign umbrella

Invitation to regular Partner gatherings

Access to UWMC partner email blast list

Direct UWMC staff assistance with updating organization information on Volunteer United

Invitation to apply for next UWMC Community Impact Fund grant

Opportunity to be guest on United We Win radio show on KAFM

Contact Information:

Email: impact@uwmesacounty.org

Phone: 970-243-5364

Address: 750 Main Street Suite 111, PO Box 153, Grand Junction, CO 81502

2025/2026 Funded Programs:

Renters Assistance

CCC Food Bank

Elementary Literacy Interventions

Emergency Food Program

Professional, Affordable Counseling, Resiliency for Care Givers

Court Advocates for Youth

Girls Mountain Bike Program

Dyslexia Screening and Consultation for Mesa County

Case Management & Emergency Resources for Former Foster Care Clients

Equine Therapy

Connections

Senior Daybreak, Latimer House

Kids Grief Programming

Meals on Wheels Mesa County

Senior Companion Program

Adult Learning Center

Restitution/Community Service Work Program, One-to-One Mentoring

Mutual Aid Partners

After-School Tutoring

Family Supportive Services

Mental Health and Medical Services, Advocacy-Education

How to Apply

Application Process

For 2026 Funding (Current Cycle):

1. Become a Community Partner (if not already partnered)
- Applications must be submitted and approved by November 30, 2025 deadline
- Complete Community Partner Program application
- Submit latest year-end financial statements
- Agree to Community Partner requirements

2. Wait for Invitation to Apply
- Organizations invited to apply after becoming Community Partners
- Allocation panels will review applications

3. Panel Review & Site Visits
- Community sourced allocation volunteers trained in early 2026
- Volunteers review grant applications
- On-site visits made to each program that applies
- Funding recommendations made to UWMC Board of Directors

4. Board Approval
- UWMC Board of Directors makes final decisions at May 2026 board meeting

Required Materials:

Latest year-end financial statements

Completed application form (specific form details not provided on website)

Volunteer Panel Opportunity:

If interested in serving on an allocation panel for the next grant cycle, email: impact@uwmesacounty.org

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