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2026 Community Impact Grants is sponsored by United Way of Southern Nevada. United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has opened applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grants, looking to partner with local organizations to fund programs that help young people succeed, empower people to achieve financial security (including affordable housing services), p…
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United Way of Southern Nevada announces application launch for 2026 Community Impact Grants - United Way Southern Nevada United Way of Southern Nevada announces application launch for 2026 Community Impact Grants LAS VEGAS – Local nonprofits have a chance to transform their impact: United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grants.
Over the past 12 months, UWSN has helped 34,000+ youth access educational opportunities, supported 2,500+ individuals on pathways to financial security, and connected 120,000+ families to essential health and crisis resources through programs like this.
This year, UWSN is looking to partner with local organizations to build on this momentum by funding programs that help young people succeed, empower people to achieve financial security, provide access to health resources, and strengthen crisis support to keep households stable. Selected organizations will receive financial and organizational support, along with community-wide recognition, to enhance their reach and impact.
“Our Community Impact Grant Program is built for the community and led by the community,” said Samuel Rudd, President & CEO of UWSN. “Volunteers from across Southern Nevada and multiple sectors review applications to ensure funding aligns with current community needs, while nonprofits receive resources, visibility, and partnership support to strengthen and grow their programs.
” Funding will be available to nonprofits that offer evidence-based programs in the following four focus areas: ? Youth Opportunity: Programs that help children and students reach their full potential from early childhood through higher education, including preschool education, academic support, mentoring, college and career readiness, FAFSA and financial aid assistance, and postsecondary transition support. ?
Financial Security: Programs that enable individuals and families to achieve economic stability and build long-term financial well-being, including adult education, job training, workforce credentialing, tax credit assistance, and affordable housing services. ?
Healthy Community: Programs that improve health and well-being by providing access to physical and behavioral healthcare, nutrition education, food security, mental health services, community safety initiatives, digital connectivity, and language access. ?
Community Resiliency: Programs that help individuals and families avoid crises, maintain household stability, and recover rapidly when challenges arise, including rapid response services, housing and rehousing support, transportation assistance, and services for Special Populations. 2026 Community Impact Grant Application Information: ? Application Opening Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 ?
Application Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST ? How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online at uwsn. org/grant prior to the application deadline.
Since its launch, UWSN’s Community Impact Grant program has supported dozens of local nonprofit organizations, fueling programs that provide real solutions to community challenges. This year, the program aims to further its legacy of driving positive change by supporting innovative and impactful nonprofit initiatives. Learn more about United Way of Southern Nevada by visiting: https://uwsn.
org/ .
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Program Summary – Describe the community challenges, identified gaps in service provision, and what your organization is doing to address these challenges and gaps. Describe the people that participate, key program activities, intended benefits, and community partnerships. (Max 5,000 characters)
Program Performance – Describe recent program performance including successes, challenges, and lessons learned. (Max 3,000 characters)
Program Alignment – Describe how this program funding request aligns with UWSN Community Impact goals, outcomes, and outputs for Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Community, or Community Resiliency. Detail how performance measures are monitored. (Max 3,000 characters)
Program Inclusion and Access – Describe how this program ensures equitable and inclusive access for people from a variety of backgrounds, including considerations for people who do not speak English. (Max 3,000 characters)
Program Sustainability – Describe how this program will achieve long-term sustainability. (Max 3,000 characters)
Program Scalability – Describe the program's flexibility to accommodate varying levels of funding and how different amounts would impact scope, intensity, and overall impact. (Max 2,000 characters)
Funding Request Summary – Share a summary of your program and funding request. (Max 500 characters)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local nonprofits in Clark, Nye, Esmeralda, and Lincoln counties, Nevada, that offer evidence-based programs in Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Community, and Crisis Support. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
2026 Community Impact Grants is funded by United Way of Southern Nevada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nevada. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 8 required documents: Program Logic Model, Program Budget (template provided), Board of Directors list, IRS Tax-Exempt Letter, Certificate of Good Standing from Nevada Secretary of State (dated within past 12 months), and Most Recent Form 990 (2024 or 2023 with extension documentation), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.