United Way Grant Application for Beltrami County Non-Profits

United Way Grant Application for Beltrami County Non-Profits

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United Way of Bemidji Area
Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The United Way Grant Application for Beltrami County Non-Profits aims to support organizations that enhance education, financial stability, and health in the community. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations actively providing services. Funding preferences include programs that address current community needs, while ineligible uses include capital projects and funding for athletic or political organizations. This initiative strives to create long-lasting improvements for residents in Beltrami County.

Overview

About Us Our Mission To transform lives in our community by uniting people and organizations to maximize donor impact. Our Vision The United Way of Bemidji Area will be a recognized leader connecting people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by measurable and long-lasting improvements in education, income, and health. United Way impact areas open to funding are: Youth Opportunity (Education) Preparing young people to realize their potential from cradle to careerExamples: childcare and early childhood education, in-school, after-school, and summer learning, family engagement, literacy development, college and career readiness Financial Stability (Basic Needs) Creating a stronger financial future for every generationExamples: adult education, job training, and career pathways, financial education and coaching, food security, homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and homeownership, benefits access Healthy Community (Health) Improving health and wellbeing for allExamples: healthcare access, maternal and child health, health spaces and physical activity, mental health support, substance misuse, recovery, and prevention Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be incorporated, operational and providing services for which you are applying,Not-for-profit and irs tax exemptAgencies receiving United Way dollars must be not-for-profit organizations that have been declared tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service and have a 501(c)(3) status.The agency must be in operation and providing the service(s) for which funding is being requested.In addition, each agency must annually submit a properly signed “Affidavit of Compliance” with the charitable regulations of the State of Minnesota.The agency/program request should be based upon an identifiable current need, demand, or problem in the community, specifically the United Way target and service area (Beltrami County).

Ineligibility

United way funding may not be used for brick and morter/capital building projectsAgencies applying for funding may not use United Way dollars for remodeling or renovation, expansion or new construction of office or program site.United way does not fund Athletic organizations and/or events, political organizations and/or activities, organization’s prior year’s deficits, individuals, and/or for-profit organizations.