Community Impact Funding 2026 Grant

Community Impact Funding 2026 Grant

Funder: United Way for Cortland County (UWCC)

Overview: UWCC awards Community Impact Funding grants to support vital Cortland County programs that strengthen individuals and families. For the 2026 cycle, UWCC funding was awarded to ten programs representing eight community agencies, following a competitive, community-driven allocations process.

Geographic Scope

• Cortland County, New York

Focus Areas

Grants support programs in the following areas:
• Emergency feeding services
• Child care and youth development
• Mentoring programs
• Adult education
• Emergency family assistance
• Youth programs (after school and summer)
• Health access
• Maternal health (doula services)
• Community engagement

Current Funded Partners (2026)

• Comprehensive Emergency Feeding Services (Salvation Army of Cortland)
• Cortland Child Care Program – Here We Grow (YWCA Cortland)
• Mentoring, Bridges for Kids (YWCA Cortland)
• Getting Ahead Adult Education Program (CAPCO)
• Family and Community Services Emergency Assistance (Catholic Charities)
• After School and Summer Youth Programs (Salvation Army of Cortland)
• Access to Health (FPSCNY)
• The Doula Partnership of Cortland County (SVHC)
• After School Program (Cortland Collective Impact Initiatives)
• Membership for All (YMCA Cortland)

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are reviewed by UWCC's grant scoring committee using rigorous criteria focused on:
• Community needs
• Program management
• Effective outcomes

Funding Cycle

• Current Cycle Status: The 2025 grant cycle has closed
• Next Application Period: October 2026 for January-February 2027 funding
• Award Period: January–December

Contact Information

United Way for Cortland County
• Address: 50 Clinton Avenue, Cortland, New York 13045
• Phone: 607-756-5639
• Website: cortlandunitedway.org

Additional Resources

• ALICE Data available for reference
• Online Grant Portal for funded partners for follow-ups and reporting

Application Process

Application Period: October 2026 for January-February 2027 funding

Instructions:
1. Submit applications during the designated October 2026 application period
2. Access applications through UWCC's online grant portal
3. Applications are reviewed by UWCC's grant scoring committee
4. Evaluation criteria include community needs, program management, and effective outcomes

Note: Every year's application includes updates and revisions to continually improve the grant process, impact goals, and evaluations. Applicants should review the most current application materials for the cycle they are applying to.

Portal Access: Funded partners access the online grant portal for follow-ups and reporting

For More Information: Contact United Way for Cortland County at 607-756-5639