Community Impact Grants

Funder: United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties (Fremont Area United Way)

Geographic Scope: Dodge and Washington Counties, Nebraska

Framework for Funding:
Together, funders work to advance Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and strengthen overall Community Resiliency to build a future where everyone can reach their full potential.

Impact Areas

Youth Opportunity

• Ensuring that children and youth are ready for kindergarten
• Success in school and graduation ready for college and career
• Covers children and youth from birth to age 2
• Helping young people realize their full potential

Financial Security

• Helping individuals achieve financial stability
• Access to opportunities to improve economic well-being
• Creating stronger financial future for every generation

Healthy Community

• Helping individuals and families live healthy lives

Community Resiliency

• Mobilizing stakeholders to help community prepare for, withstand and recover from natural and manmade disasters, crises and challenges

Funding Priorities

Funded partners are encouraged to focus on programs and strategies that will most effectively help people gain access to educational, economic and health-related opportunities.

Consideration for funding includes:

• Program focus related to helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving health and wellness
• Community need - Programs which meet a well-defined community need
• Measurable outcomes - Programs with clearly defined and tracked results
• Resource maximization - Programs which maximize resources, coordinate efforts, and work with local partners to achieve goals
• Diverse revenue support - Programs with other funding sources, volunteer, or in-kind support
• No duplication - Programs not duplicated by other services/programs currently available
• Organizational strength - Programs directed by organizations with solid administrative and fiscal oversight

Process

United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties has an open grant process for those in the community having measurable outcomes. May also grant additional funding for identified gaps and needs in a priority area.

Contact Information

Address: 445 E. 1st Street, Fremont, NE 68025

Letter of Intent Process

Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025 (for 2026 Community Impact Funding cycling)

Required Materials:

• Letter of Intent submission

Application Details:
No specific application details provided on website beyond Letter of Intent requirement. Organizations should be prepared to demonstrate measurable outcomes and address the funding priorities listed above.