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Immediate Needs Grant

The United Way Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for NonprofitsHardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Availability: Open year-round (rolling)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits facing urgent, unexpected financial challenges

Other requirements

  • Must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the grant portal
  • Situations include: equipment failure, urgent repairs, or other emergencies that threaten service continuity
  • Amarillo & Canyon, TX area

Overview

Focus: Emergency funding for unforeseen situations affecting service continuity.

Eligibility

  • Nonprofits facing urgent, unexpected financial challenges
  • Must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the grant portal
  • Situations include: equipment failure, urgent repairs, or other emergencies that threaten service continuity

Program Details

  • Availability: Open year-round
  • No specific application window or deadline
  • Amount awarded varies based on need and circumstances

Geographic Scope

  • Amarillo & Canyon, TX area

Contact

  • Haley Stoddard, Sr. Director of Community Impact
  • Email: haley@uwamarillocanyon.org
  • Phone: 806-376-6359

How to Apply

Application Process

Availability: Open year-round (rolling)

Application Portal: Access through grant portal at uwamarillocanyon.org

Required Information:

  • Organization must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in grant portal

  • Description of urgent, unexpected financial challenge

  • How the challenge threatens service continuity

  • Specific eligibility criteria available in grant portal
  • Questions: Contact Haley Stoddard at haley@uwamarillocanyon.org

    What The United Way Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    24
    Total given
    $1.78M
    Median grant
    $43K
    Range
    $8,282–$325K
    • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Amarillo, TX; Canyon, TX; Dallas, TX.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 13% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Maverick Boys and Girls Club · Amarillo, TX

      Community impact

      $325K

    • Family Support Services · Amarillo, TX

      Community impact

      $275K

    • Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle · Amarillo, TX

      Community impact

      $230K

    • Children's Learning Centers · Amarillo, TX

      Community impact

      $140K

    • Boy Scouts of America Golden Spread Council · Amarillo, TX

      Community impact

      $100K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Nonprofits
    • Hardship

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