Community Impact Grants

Mission: Move individuals and families from surviving to thriving.

Focus Areas

Applicants can speak to any and all of the following focus areas:

• Health
• Education
• Financial Stability
• Basic Needs
• Youth Opportunity

Target Population

• ALICE+: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed individuals and families
• Community members living paycheck to paycheck, often just one unexpected expense away from financial crisis
• Those living at or below the poverty line

Eligibility

• Agencies serving within focus areas of Health, Education, Financial Stability, Basic Needs, and Youth Opportunity
• Targeting ALICE+ population
• Must have a governing board in place
• Mission and vision must align with United Way's focus areas

Grant Cycle Details

• Three-year grant cycle for most focus areas (Health, Education, Financial Stability, Youth Opportunity)
• Basic Needs Programs: Apply yearly
• Geographic scope: Amarillo & Canyon, TX area

Current Status

• Currently closed
• Opening: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• Closing: Monday, October 5, 2026

Reporting Requirements

• End-of-Year Numbers: Opens Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Closes Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (Focuses on measurable impact and service data)
• Annual stewardship reporting required from all funded partners

Funding Decisions

• Made by the Allocations Council — a diverse group of local community members
• No staff, board, or United Way employees involved in funding decisions
• Community members welcome to join and participate

Contact

• Haley Stoddard, Sr. Director of Community Impact
• Email: haley@uwamarillocanyon.org
• Phone: 806-376-6359
• Address: 2207 Line Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106

Application Process

Application Window: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Monday, October 5, 2026

Application Portal: Access through grant portal at uwamarillocanyon.org

Required Information:

Organization must have a governing board

Mission and vision alignment with United Way focus areas

Description of target population (ALICE+)

Program details for one or more focus areas (Health, Education, Financial Stability, Basic Needs, Youth Opportunity)

Measurable outcomes and community impact data

Financial information and budget

Reporting Requirements:

Annual stewardship reporting (due July 15 annually)

End-of-Year Numbers reporting (December 31 – January 13)

Detailed information about outcomes and finances to demonstrate measurable impact

Questions: Contact Haley Stoddard at haley@uwamarillocanyon.org