GRANT ELIGIBILITY

GRANT ELIGIBILITY

2025-27 Grant Eligibility Process

For Non- United Way Designated Agencies

The first step in the grant application process is for interested organizations and programs to submit an Eligibility Checklist via our Grant Portal. The Checklist consists of basic eligibility questions and document uploads. Eligible programs that meet United Way of Waco-McLennan County’s eligibility criteria and align with our Impact Framework will be invited to submit a full grant application.

Non-profits interested in entering the eligibility process must contact us at grants@unitedwaywaco.org to gain access to our online grant portal.

For United Way Designated Agencies

United Way Designated Agencies have already been screened as having met our basic eligibility criteria and therefore are automatically eligible to submit a grant application and do not need to complete an Eligibility Checklist. Designated Agencies who wish to submit a grant application will need to complete a basic Intent to Apply form via our online grant portal. Designated Agencies do not need to request access to the Intent to Apply form; it will automatically be made available to you in the grant portal should you wish to submit your intent to apply.

Grant Cycle 2025-27 Eligibility Checklist / Intent to Apply Submission Dates

Opens: Monday, October 28, 2024 @ 8:00 AM CST

Closes: Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 11:00 PM CST

The deadline to request access to the Eligibility Checklist is Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Grant Cycle 2025-27 Eligibility Resources

2025-27 Eligibility Criteria

FAQs

Glossary of Terms

2025-27 Grant Eligibility Info Session Slides

2025-27 Grant Eligibility Info Session Recording

“As a United Way CIC member, I’ve had the opportunity to champion the way forward at increasing the equity in grant-making. Collectively, we strive to move the dial in a direction whereby funded programs are representative of the communities they serve.”

Paula Solano, 2021 Community Investment Council Member

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