Winona County Community Resiliency Grant

Geographic Scope: Winona County (part of service region including Dodge, Fillmore, Olmsted, and Winona Counties)

Mission Alignment: United Way of Southeast Minnesota is a community change organization that responds to the greatest needs in the region by inspiring people to get involved, give back, and take action.

Funding Focus Areas

• Health: Positively impact Southeast Minnesotans' health
• Financial Security: Programs supporting household financial security
• Youth Opportunity: Opportunities for young people to succeed in school and life
• Community Resiliency: Programs building resiliency in the face of crisis

Priority Populations

Programs that serve populations disproportionately experiencing community needs and/or disproportionately impacted by disparities in:

• Health
• Education
• Financial stability
• Ability to meet basic needs

What We Fund

• Direct costs related to program activities
• Program evaluation and support
• Staff and operations support at the program level
• All aspects of program operations

Grant Timeline

Grant Year: July - June

Multi-Year Commitments: Require annual reaffirmation of approval by UW Board of Directors

Partnership Expectations

UW as Engaged Partner:

• Attending organizational events
• Promoting work within networks
• Learning about organizational work and understanding needs
• Soliciting and acting on feedback

Grantee Expectations:

• Sharing stories of community impact with UW staff
• Sharing partnership stories within your networks
• Inviting UW staff to attend or volunteer at community events
• Inviting UW staff to speak at events
• Communicating challenges, concerns, or growth opportunities
• Running a workplace campaign
• Sending staff to speak at community events

Contact Information

Address: 903 West Center St, Ste 100, Rochester, MN 55902

Region Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Olmsted, and Winona Counties

How to Apply

1. Sign Up for Listserv: Register for the United Way of Southeast Minnesota listserv to receive alerts when grant opportunities open
2. Check Current Status: Winona County Community Resiliency Grant applications are currently open as of the date provided (April 3, 2026)
3. Contact for Details: Reach out to United Way of Southeast Minnesota for specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions

Contact Information:

• Phone: 507.287.2000
• Address: 903 West Center St, Ste 100, Rochester, MN 55902
• Website: uwolmsted.org

Note: Specific application materials, narrative questions, and LOI requirements were not detailed on the provided webpage. Contact the organization directly for complete application guidance.