Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

United Way of Becker County Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Becker County, Minnesota

Overview: Contributions raised through Employee Payroll, Business, and Residential Campaigns for United Way of Becker County are used to provide grants to agencies and organizations that improve the quality of life for children, adults, seniors, the disabled, and families.

Eligibility:

  • Only 501(c)(3) agencies eligible

  • Must provide programming or services in Becker County
  • Application Timeline:

  • Applications accepted online only between February 15 and May 1 each calendar year

  • Late applications will not be considered

  • Funding decisions made by United Way board of directors

  • Applicants notified of funding decisions by July 1
  • Contact Information:

  • Terry Haus, Executive Director

  • PO Box 348

  • Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

  • Phone: 218-847-0727

  • Email: [email protected]
  • How to Apply

    Application Requirements and Instructions

    Submission Format: Create ONE PDF file containing all required documents and upload using online form

    Required Documents:
    1. Completed United Way Funding Application
    2. Signed Partnership Agreement
    3. Signed Certification of Anti-Terrorism Compliance Measures
    4. Current IRS 990 or 990EZ
    5. Current list of organization's board of directors
    6. Agency brochure
    7. Photos of programming (may send digital copies to [email protected])

    Deadline: All documents must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by 5:00 p.m. on May 1 of each year. If May 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the next working day constitutes the deadline.

    File Size Limit: Maximum 20MB

    Application Form Fields:

  • Organization Name (required)

  • First Name (required)

  • Last Name (required)

  • Title (required)

  • Email Address (required)

  • Phone Number (required)

  • Alternate Phone Number

  • Comment

  • Upload Grant Application (required, max 20MB)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesquality-of-life

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