Small Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Southwest Minnesota service area (Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Yellow Medicine, and portions of Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle, Nobles and Redwood counties)

Total Funding Available: $30,000 per fiscal year (subject to change)

Application Deadlines:

• August 31st at 5:00 PM
• January 31st at 5:00 PM
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted

Focus Areas: Projects aligned with UWSWMN Community Impact Priorities

• Health
• Education
• Financial stability
• Hunger
• Safety & well-being

Eligible Uses:

• Program work including planning, training, and/or development
• Organizational capacity building including strategic planning, governance and organizational development activities
• Community and/or human service work that includes volunteer participation or addresses emerging/unmet needs
• Innovative solutions to local issues

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in UWSWMN service area

Review Process: Applications reviewed by trained local volunteer team making recommendations to UWSWMN Board of Directors

Contact Information:

• Address: 800 East Main St, Marshall, MN 56258
• Phone: 507-929-2273
• Email: unitedway@unitedwayswmn.org
• Website: www.unitedwayswmn.org

How to Apply

1. Attend Optional Workshop
   • Workshop offered on Wednesday, August 7th from 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
   • Location: United Way office, 800 East Main Street, Marshall
   • RSVP required by emailing unitedway@unitedwayswmn.org or calling 507-929-2273
   • Workshop is free and includes online platform demo
2. Submit Application
   • Access funding guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application materials on UWSWMN website under "Our Impact Tab—Small Grants"
   • Submit through online grant platform
   • Deadlines: August 31st and January 31st at 5:00 PM
3. Application Requirements
   • Complete all required fields
   • Include all supporting documentation
   • Ensure submission is on time (late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted)