Community Impact Grants

United Way of the Brazos Valley's Community Impact Grants invest in nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services aligned with three strategic priority areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health.

Geographic Scope: Brazos Valley region of Texas (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and/or Washington counties)

Priority Areas:

• Education
• Financial Stability
• Health

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code OR units of government
• Provide IRS tax ID Determination letter
• Submit all required documentation with application
• Provide services in the Brazos Valley region (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and/or Washington counties)
• Align with at least one of United Way's goals in Health, Education, and/or Financial Stability
• Governed by a board that meets at least quarterly with board-approved bylaws and articles of incorporation
• Have an annual independent audit completed by an independent CPA, OR if annual expenses are under $1,000,000, an annual financial review by an independent CPA
• Maintain and comply with non-discrimination and anti-terrorism laws
• Agree and comply with requirements stated in agency funding agreement with United Way of the Brazos Valley
• Provide 3-Year Average Administrative percentage as requested on application

Ineligible Requests

Community Impact Grants are NOT for:

• Individuals or scholarships
• Endowment funds
• Fundraising activities
• Short-term events or seminars (2 weeks or less)
• Political lobbying or legislative activities
• Capital campaigns

Key Considerations

United Way encourages grant requests for projects or programs that:

• Are likely to have substantial impact on individuals and families in the Brazos Valley
• Partner with United Way to provide practical solutions to health, education, and financial stability challenges
• Actively engage with others in the community to address community challenges
• Successfully leverage other sources of support (volunteers, funding, community involvement)
• Are sustainable over time

Contact Information

Address: 1716 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 155, Bryan, TX 77802

Application Process

Current Status: Grant applications are closed. Applications will reopen in Fall 2027.

Recent Cycle (2025):

1. Applications opened January 14, 2025
2. Deadline: February 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
3. Online portal does not accept applications submitted after the deadline
4. Community volunteer panel reviews each request
5. Organizations invited for site visits
6. Grant allocation committee makes recommendations to Board of Directors
7. Grant recipients notified shortly thereafter

Required Steps for Future Applications

1. Training: All applicants are required to view the application training video in order for their application to be accepted
2. Complete Application: Submit all required documentation and meet all required criteria
3. Submit via Online Portal: Applications submitted through the online portal only
4. Deadlines Strictly Enforced: The portal will not accept applications submitted after the deadline