Community Impact Grants

Community Impact Funding Process

The United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley doesn’t stand alone in the process of allocating funds to single programs and collaborations. In fact, it takes a village to get the job done right. And with your investment in mind, we take the responsibility of funding seriously.

To aid in the process of funding programs and community collaborations, the United Way reaches out to the community for volunteers representing a cross section of professionals and experts in the areas of education, health and financial stability and invites them to play a key role in determining how to use donations and resources in a manner that will achieve maximum improvement in the lives of Mid-Willamette Valley residents.

Volunteers review applications, discuss program effectiveness and develop recommendations for community investments. We select volunteers who are interested and involved in community initiatives and have a willingness to learn about the philosophy of the United Way’s Community Impact agenda.

Review panel volunteers are guided by the vision of the Community Impact Council, which is comprised of United Way board members and community volunteers.  Working together, these groups are responsible for reviewing applications submitted by local agencies and selecting recipients based upon a matrix of program criteria, outcomes, geographic characteristics and relevancy to current issues affecting our communities.

Engaging volunteers to oversee community investments and initiatives helps the United Way work effectively to support long-lasting outcomes and help to improve the lives of individuals and families across the tri-county region.