Community Impact Grant

Competitive program funding for nonprofit partner organizations addressing community needs in health, education, and financial stability within Galveston County Mainland.

Geographic Scope

• Service Area: Galveston County Mainland, specifically serving residents in zip codes: 77510, 77517, 77518, 77539, 77546, 77549, 77563, 77565, 77568, 77573, 77574, 77590, 77591, 77592

Focus Areas

• Health
• Education
• Financial Stability

Funding Period

• Duration: One year (January through December)
• Cycle: Annual

Eligibility Requirements - Agencies

• Must be in existence for a minimum of 3 years
• Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit with IRS exemption documentation
• Must make services available without regard to race, religion, national origin, or political creed
• Must file Form 990 or 990-EZ with IRS (no more than 18 months old)
  • Form 990-N (e-postcard) does NOT qualify
• Must operate with management, general, and fundraising costs below 25%
• Must maintain active local governing board:
  • Adequate size, background, and diversity
  • Members serve without compensation
  • Hold regular documented meetings (at least quarterly)
  • Demonstrate effective administrative control
  • Minutes available upon request
• If part of regional/national organization: must have local advisory committee with documented roles, responsibilities, and community representation
• Must demonstrate how local volunteers influence use of local United Way dollars
• Must specify how United Way Galveston County Mainland funds will be spent locally
• Must maintain annual audit or compiled financial statements by Certified Public Accountant
  • Revenue $500,000+: Independent Financial Audit (not more than 18 months old)
  • Revenue <$500,000: Management Letter or Financial Review acceptable; if weaknesses identified, must provide formal response from agency leadership
• Must comply with all anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws (USA Patriot Act and other counterterrorism laws)
• Must carry general/commercial and board liability insurance (proof required)

Eligibility Requirements - Programs

• Must have been in continuous operation for minimum 2 years with demonstrated success
• Must address clearly demonstrated community need in at least one of three focus areas: health, education, financial stability
• Must provide services to Galveston County Mainland residents

Review Process

• All proposals reviewed and approved by community volunteers, donors, and United Way Galveston County Mainland Board of Directors
• Funding is competitive based on submitted information

Contact Information

• Phone: (409) 948-4211
• Email: Informational workshops available upon request (contact for email)
• Address: 2800 Texas Ave, Texas City, TX 77590

Application Process

1. Application Opens: February 11th (for following year funding)
2. Submission Deadline: March 31st
3. Funding Period: January through December

How to Apply

• Access application portal at: https://agency.e-cimpact.com/login.aspx?org=46829F

Required Materials

• IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ (no more than 18 months old)
• Proof of 501(c)(3) exemption status
• Financial statements (audit or review/management letter depending on revenue)
• Proof of general/commercial and board liability insurance
• Board meeting minutes (at least quarterly documented)
• For regional/national organizations: local advisory committee documentation with roles, responsibilities, and community representation
• Demonstrated evidence of local volunteer influence and community need
• Certification of compliance with anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws

Support Available

• Informational workshops available upon request
• Reference: 2027 Funding Application Info Slides available on website