Funding Amount

$1.5 million

Deadline

March 10, 2027

336 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

UWSN Community Impact Grants

Overview: United Way of Southern Nevada distributes donor-funded grants to local nonprofits to support the Southern Nevada community through three key focus areas.

Geographic Scope: Southern Nevada (Clark County area)

Focus Areas:

  • Student Success: Programs that provide opportunities for children and students from pre-school through high school and higher education

  • Workforce Development: Programs that help individuals enter or return to the workforce

  • Community Supports: Programs that help people keep a roof over their head, food on the table, and ensure equitable access to healthcare, transportation, and crisis services
  • Eligibility:

  • Local nonprofit organizations

  • Programs must be evidence-based

  • Must demonstrate proven, bold, and innovative strategies
  • What They Fund:

  • Student Success initiatives

  • Workforce development and job training

  • Community support services focused on access, equity, and inclusion
  • Support Provided:

  • Financial grants

  • Organizational support

  • Community-wide recognition to expand impact
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 702-892-2300

  • Website: uwsn.org/funding

  • Address: 5830 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103
  • Background: UWSN has been funding significant projects throughout Southern Nevada for over 65 years, focusing on uniting the community to improve people's lives through nonprofit partnerships.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Preparation: Attend an information session hosted by UWSN to learn about the grant opportunity (sessions held throughout the region)
    2. Access Portal: Visit uwsn.org/funding to submit applications
    3. Submit Proposal: Complete and submit the application through the funding portal
    4. Deadline: Submit by the posted deadline date at 5 PM

    Required Materials:

  • Nonprofit organization registration and documentation

  • Program description and evidence of effectiveness

  • Demonstration of proven, bold, and innovative strategies

  • Budget and financial information
  • Selection Process:

  • Community volunteers and donors review proposals

  • Selection based on strategic impact and community change potential

  • Funded organizations receive financial and organizational support
  • Information Sessions: UWSN hosts Community Impact Grant Kickoff and regional information sessions. Register at uwsn.org/funding for session details and dates.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationworkforce-developmentcommunity-services

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