Community Impact Grants

Investing in Community

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley invests in programs and services that are making a difference.

Our grant funding model relies on a process that includes: researching the needs of the community, applying best practices from proven programs, identifying agency partners using an open grant process, and tracking implementation and outcomes.

Community Impact Grant Funding

United Way is committed to allocating resources to addressing the most pressing needs of the communities we serve. The Community Impact Grant process allows United Way funds to be awarded to programs that positively impact the issues and create long-term change. Impact funds will be allocated to programs that show results.

Community Impact funds are distributed through a grant process that is open to any qualifying 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations or associations that do not meet this criterion may seek collaborative partners to serve as the lead agency for a joint application.

Grant applications are reviewed by community volunteers through a rigorous process based on specific criteria that insures program accountability. Funding recommendations are forwarded to United Way’s Community Impact Council with final award approval by United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s Board of Directors.

Funded programs are reviewed annually by a panel of community volunteers with the expertise to make sure we are maximizing contributions and achieving results.

The 2009-2011 Community Impact Grants were awarded in the following areas:

Education - Helping children, youth and adults achieve their potential
Income - Promoting Financial Stability and Independence
Health - Improving People’s Health and Independence