United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant

United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties offers a Strategic Grant Fund aimed at empowering smaller nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked for traditional funding. Established in 1957, the organization focuses on critical areas such as housing stability, financial security, food access, and education. The goal is to support grassroots initiatives that create measurable impacts for residents, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in their communities.

Overview

United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties Founded in 1957, United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties is dedicated to ensuring that every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive. The organization invests in people and communities by advancing education, promoting financial security, supporting healthy lives, and strengthening community resilience. Through partnerships, resource mobilization, advocacy, and direct programming, United Way works to create lasting change by helping children succeed in school, supporting family stability, expanding access to care, and aiding recovery in times of crisis. Guided by its four core pillars—Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Community, and Community Resiliency—the organization focuses on building strong, resilient communities across St. Johns and Putnam Counties. United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant The Strategic Grant Fund provides financial support to smaller nonprofit organizations that lack access to United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties’ traditional Community Impact funding. This fund aims to strengthen grassroots organizations making measurable differences in the lives of residents across St. Johns and Putnam Counties. Areas of Focus: Applications must align with at least one of the following United Way strategic focus areas: Housing Stability – Programs that promote affordable housing, homelessness prevention, or supportive housing. Financial Security – Initiatives that increase economic mobility, workforce readiness, or financial literacy. Food Insecurity – Efforts that provide access to nutritious food or address hunger in vulnerable populations. Education – Programs that improve early learning, student success, or adult education outcomes.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.