Community Impact Grants

Community Impact Grants

Funder: United Way Quad Cities

Geographic Scope: Scott and Rock Island counties (Iowa/Illinois)

Overview:
United Way Quad Cities awards Community Impact Grants to nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others serving residents in Scott and Rock Island counties. Last year United Way awarded nearly $3 million to 51 organizations working to advance equity.

Focus Areas:
Grants advance three interconnected impact areas aligned with Rise United 2030 goals:

Education

• Goal: Help more students graduate high school prepared to succeed in college or career
• Key Levers:
- Increase to 90% the number of Quad Cities students reading on grade level by third grade - Double the achievement rate for Black and Hispanic students to close the racial gap
• Strategies Include: Early childhood development, academic success, success after high school

Income

• Goal: Quad Cities families are financially stable
• Key Lever: Increase by 20% the number of Quad Cities young adults who earn a living wage
• Strategies Include: Stabilization services and basic needs, career pathways, financial capability

Health

• Goal: Quad Citizens are living happy, productive, healthy lives
• Key Lever: Increase to 95% the number of Quad Citizens who have routine access to affordable health care
• Strategies Include: Primary and clinical care, behavioral and mental health, health promotion

Eligibility:

Application Process:
Competitive, rigorous application review led by panels of community volunteers (over 100 volunteers participate)

Contact Information: