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Community Impact Grants

UNITED WAY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 16, 2026

38 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Impact Grants

Funder: United Way of Central Oregon

Geographic Scope: Deschutes County, Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties)

Focus Areas:

  • Health, education, prevention and development

  • Financial stability

  • Basic needs

  • Childhood trauma

  • Community transformation

  • Building resilience

  • Human health and wellness issues

    • Program Details:

  • Annual grantmaking program supporting local, direct-service nonprofits and programs

  • Awards grants to vetted local organizations focused on addressing community needs

  • Funds directed toward building resilience and creating lasting change with measurable impact

  • In 2018, awarded $309,000 to 21 local nonprofits

  • In 2019, awarded $310,000 to 26 local nonprofits

  • 31% of Central Oregonians are impacted by a United Way funded program or service

    • Eligibility:

  • Local, direct-service nonprofits and programs

  • Organizations must attend a mandatory information session

    • Required Information Sessions:

  • Sessions cover proposal criteria, answer questions, and identify application assistance options

  • Attendance is mandatory for applicants

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 541-389-6507

  • Email: ken@deschuteunitedway.org or info@deschuteunitedway.org

  • Address: United Way of Central Oregon, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave #100, Bend, OR 97701

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: Thursday, May 16th at 2:00 PM (must be received by this time)

    Required Information Sessions (Mandatory Attendance):
    1. First Session: Monday, April 15th, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    - Location: Deschutes County DeArmond Room (Deschutes County Services Building at 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend)

    2. Second Session: Wednesday, April 24th, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    - Location: United Way Community Board Room (Mike Maier Building at 1130 NW Harriman Street in Bend)

    Application Materials:

  • Proposal form (details available at information sessions)

  • Application assistance options are available

    • Contact for More Information:

  • Kati Hannigan, Community Impact Associate

  • Phone: 541-389-6507

  • Email: kati@deschuteunitedway.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-serviceshealth-educationeducationmental-health

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