How much funding does Women United Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Women United Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Women United Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Women United Grant Program offered?

Women United Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Women United Grant Program

United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Educational Equity Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Program or project must fit the stated goals (women/girls in leadership, female health, equal opportunity education)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Knox County, Ohio

Focus Areas:

Women and/or girls in leadership
Female health
Equal opportunity education
Support for women and children

Program Description:
Women United, an affiliate group of United Way, seeks to serve the community by supporting local initiatives and projects that impact women and children in the areas of leadership development, health, and educational equity.

Eligibility Requirements:

Program or project must fit the stated goals (women/girls in leadership, female health, equal opportunity education)
Unlike other United Way grants, applicants do NOT have to be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Award Information:

Amount: Not specified in available materials
Recurrence: Annual

Contact Information:

Email: liveunited@uwayknox.org
Phone: (740) 397-5721
Address: 305 E High St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

How to Apply

Application Process

Download application (available on website)
Complete and submit application during open period
Committee review
Board approval
Award notification

Application Requirements:

Demonstrate alignment with Women United focus areas (women/girls in leadership, female health, equal opportunity education)
Clearly describe program or project
Show community impact potential
501(c)(3) nonprofit status NOT required (distinguishes this from other United Way grants)

Reporting Requirements:

To be determined based on award amount and program scope

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What United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $646K
Median grant: $30K
Range: $7,500–$135K

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Mount Vernon, OH; Zanesville, OH; Ashland, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Knox County Headstart Inc · Mount Vernon, OH

Head start and early head start programs/ child and family health and wellness…

$135K
New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County Inc · Mount Vernon, OH

Advocacy and support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence

$82K
The Winter Sanctuary Inc · Mount Vernon, OH

Homeless shelter services and client advocacy

$60K
Interchurch Social Services of Knox County · Mount Vernon, OH

Financial aid

$60K
The Freedom Center · Mount Vernon, OH

Program care management/ strengthening families

$58K