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COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM

Eligibility Criteria:
We will support projects/programs directly led by not-for-profit, community-based organizations and agencies. Individuals, lobbying groups, and organizations involved in advocacy activities are not eligible for funding. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply if the project/program does not exclude services on a religious basis. If the organization engages in explicitly religious activities, they must do so separately from the time and place of the program/project funded through the Community Impact Grant Program. Eligibility requirements include:
  • Must have 501(c)(3) status as a not-for-profit organization (not a private foundation) or have a qualified fiscal sponsor or have tax exemption as a governmental, tribal or other publicly-funded entity (required)
  • Serve Marion, Polk, and/or Yamhill counties (required)
  • Have a project/program that utilizes all funds within 12-months (November 1 or later start date) (required)
  • Have at least 25% in committed matching funds for leverage (required)
  • Have strong board involvement and organizational leadership
  • Have a history of collaboration within the community
  • Have a proven program or new vision for positive impact in the community

2019 FOCUS AREAS |  GRANT PROGRAM DETAILS  |  ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  |  HOW TO APPLY

Activities Typically Not Eligible for Funding:
  • Annual fund appeals or contributions to endowments
  • Scholarships or re-granting programs
  • Individual public schools or private schools
  • Purchases or activities that occur prior to grant decisions
  • Deficit funding
  • Lobbying to influence legislation
  • Religious activities
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United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley strives to go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. By bringing people and organizations together around innovative solutions, we impact thousands of lives every year. The generosity of our donors and commitment of our community partners enables us to provide grants for outcome based programs and collaborative projects that address core needs and achieve lasting, measurable results.
  • We are your United Way
    • Community Meeting Space
    • Contact
    • Equity & Inclusion
    • Financials
    • Meet the team
    • Our Board
    • Women United
  • Get involved
    • Loaned Executives
    • Community Benefit Society
    • Volunteer
    • Workplace Campaign >
      • Campaign Resources
      • Logos, graphics and links
      • Tips & Techniques
  • IMPROVE LIVES
    • Building Community Capacity >
      • Community Impact Partners
      • Emergency Food & Shelter Application
      • Transportation Assistance
      • Community Impact Grant Program
    • Creating Housing for All >
      • Cottages United
    • Meeting Basic Needs >
      • COVID-19 Rent Relief
      • SafeSleep UNITED
      • Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery
    • Strengthening Children & Families >
      • UW Resource Cabinets
      • Enrichment Academy Salem Keizer
  • GIVE
    • Community Benefit Society
    • DONATE TODAY
    • Legacy Society
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Selma Pierce Fund
  • Get help