United Way 2026-2028 Community Investment Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Current deadline
- November 21, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Note: You will receive an email link that allows you to return and finish the application at any time before the deadline.”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- All applicants must review and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before submitting their application
- Signed MOU must be uploaded with the application
Overview
Geographic Scope: Bay County, Michigan
Mission Focus Areas:
- Create financial security
- Foster a healthier community
- Provide youth opportunity
- Strengthen community resiliency
Eligibility Requirements:
- All applicants must review and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before submitting their application
- Signed MOU must be uploaded with the application
Required Materials:
- Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Completed budget template (must be downloaded and completed prior to submission)
How to Apply
Application Process
- Review Requirements: All applicants must first review and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Download MOU: Download the MOU PDF from the website
- Sign MOU: Sign the MOU electronically or by hand
- Download Budget Template: Download and complete the provided budget template prior to submission
- Submit Application: Submit the application form with:
- Signed MOU (upload as PDF)
- Completed budget template
- Save Your Work: The application allows you to save work and return later via email link
Deadline: November 21st (annual cycle for 2026-2028 grant period)
Note: You will receive an email link that allows you to return and finish the application at any time before the deadline.
What United Way of Bay County actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 17
- Total given
- $455K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $6,873–$85K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Bay City, MI; Midland, MI; Saginaw, MI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Bay Area Women's Center · Bay City, MI
Domestic viol/youth
$85K
Boys and Girls Club of the GLB Reg · Bay City, MI
Education & career
$50K
Bay County Child & Senior Center · Bay City, MI
Child/adult care
$49K
Can Council GLB Region · Bay City, MI
Child abuse prevent
$45K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan · Saginaw, MI
Emp skill/basic need
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Youth programs
- Foundation
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