How much funding does Impact on the Plains provide?

Impact on the Plains provides Variable ($10,000 - $40,000 per award) in funding.

When is the deadline for Impact on the Plains?

The deadline is September 30, 2026.

Impact on the Plains

UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC

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Funding Amount

Variable ($10,000 - $40,000 per award)

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Impact on the Plains

Overview: A "Shark Tank"-style social innovation competition hosted by United Way of the Plains that awards funding to nonprofit organizations for innovative and impactful programs addressing community challenges.

Geographic Scope: South-central Kansas service area (8-county region: Sedgwick, Butler, Barber, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties)

Focus Areas:

Health

Education

Financial Stability

Basic Needs

Award Structure:

2025: $105,000 total awarded ($40,000 first place, $30,000 second place, $20,000 third place, $10,000 fourth place, plus $5,000 People's Choice Award)

2022: Four winners received $25,000 each, plus four runners-up received $5,000 each (total $120,000)

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations

Programs operating 1-4 years with innovative solutions

Serving the 8-county United Way service area

Program Structure:

Finalists selected from competitive pool of applications

Finalists present programs on stage before live audience

Community leaders serve as judges

Audience votes for People's Choice Award

Contact: Stacy Ward Lattin, Manager of Public Outreach and Community Engagement, (316) 267-1321, ext. 4224, swardlattin@unitedwayplains.org

Additional Information: Visit unitedwayplains.org/impact for more information

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit nonprofit application to United Way of the Plains
Applications evaluated for creative and impactful solutions to community challenges
Finalists selected from competitive pool
Selected finalists present their programs at the Impact on the Plains event (typically held in September)
Community leaders and judges evaluate presentations
Award winners determined by judge evaluation and audience voting

For detailed application instructions: Visit unitedwayplains.org/impact

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