United Way Martin County: Community Impact Grants - New Programs or Agencies

The United Way of Martin County offers Community Impact Grants to support programs addressing health, education, and financial stability needs. New agencies or those presenting new programs must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for consideration. The grant process evaluates organizational capacity and community impact, ensuring the program aligns with local priorities. Eligible agencies must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a proven track record of service, measurable outcomes, and a commitment to improving the lives of Martin County residents.

Note: New agencies or existing agencies submitting a new program are required to complete the Letter of Intent (LOI). Submitting a Letter of Intent does not imply or guarantee acceptance into the full grant application process. LOI's that will be considered for the 2025- 2026 funding cycle will be notified via email to submit the full grant proposal.
The United Way of Martin County's Community Impact Grant application process is designed to support local programs that are working to address specific community needs in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. For programs that have not received United Way funding in the previous funding cycle, the process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI). For current funded programs, the LOI is not required.
The LOI is a brief overview of the organization's proposed program and its alignment with the United Way's community impact priorities. If the LOI is approved, the organization will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will include detailed information about the project, its budget, and its expected outcomes.
The grant application will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders, volunteers and subject matter experts, who will evaluate the organization's capacity to implement the project, its potential impact on the community, and its alignment with the United Way's mission.

Eligibility

An agency can submit an LOI for a program if:

• It is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
• The Program is currently not receiving funding.
• The Program has been in existence for a minimum of two years.
• The Program will serve Martin County residents.
• The Executive Director has been in place for a minimum of 2 years.
• The agency conducts an independent financial audit.
• Program must have demonstrated measurable outcomes and impact in the community.
• The Program impacts one of the following areas:
• Education: School Readiness, Early Grade Success, Middle School Success, or High School and Post-Secondary Success
• Financial Stability: Economic Self Sufficiency, Employment Support, or Financial Management and Support

Health: Access to Health Care, Healthy Beginnings to Life, Healthiest Lifestyle or Healthy Relationships Letter of Intent (LOI) is required for new agencies or existing agencies submitting a new program.