African American Leadership Society Grants

African American Leadership Society Grants is sponsored by United Way Quad Cities. Invests in organizations that help meet the education, financial stability, and health needs of Black students in the Quad Cities. Funding supports programs like literacy help, STEM initiatives, and life coaching.

For Nonprofits | United Way Quad Cities Collaborating to magnify the power to do Get Involved » For Nonprofits Creating social change and opportunity for all isn’t easy. It takes every one of us, working together. A key piece of mobilizing resources is getting them to the right people and place.

Our funded partners and other partner nonprofits play an invaluable role in that equation. Download the Community Impact Agenda for detailed guidance and information about our grant program. Join the Opportunities Contact List Submit volunteer opportunities.

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UWQC’s Community Impact Team is available for questions and guidance. UWQC’s Community Impact Team is available for questions and guidance throughout the application process. 563.

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We believe being big into data can lead to big change. That’s why we keep an open communication channel with our funded partners to see how we can maximize our impact, together. Reporting outcomes helps us sustainably move to create opportunity for everyone in the Quad Cities.

Community Impact Grant: Outcome Reporting Agencies funded through the Community Impact Grant must submit three reports to demonstrate the impact of our investment: Reporting on services conducted between July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Reporting on services conducted between January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 Reporting on services conducted between July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Reporting on services conducted between January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Clear Impact Report Instructions Clear Impact Report Instructions – Video Community Impact Grant: Outcome Reporting Agencies funded through the Community Impact Grant must submit three reports to demonstrate the impact of our investment: Reporting on services conducted between July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Reporting on services conducted between January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 Reporting on services conducted between July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Reporting on services conducted between January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Clear Impact Report Instructions Clear Impact Report Instructions – Video African American Leadership Society Grant Reporting Agencies funded through the AALS Strategic Grant must submit two reports to demonstrate the impact of our investment: Reporting on services conducted between January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 Reporting on services conducted between July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Clear Impact Report Instructions Clear Impact Report Instructions – Video Vice President of Community Impact Director of Education Innovation kschieffer@unitedwayqc.

org Data and Research Manager tpiekarczyk@unitedwayqc. org Get Involved » For Nonprofits FY26 Community Investment Grant Applications are now closed, stay tuned for results and more ways to get involved.

United Way Quad Cities’ Community Investment Grant is a funding opportunity designed to support nonprofits and grassroots organizations working to improve outcomes in Youth Opportunity & Education; Financial Security & Workforce; and Healthy Community impact areas. We’re anticipating investing $4. 5 million for this 3-year investment cycle.

Download the FY26 Community Impact Funding Request for Proposal (RFP) Guide for detailed guidance and information about our grant program.

FY26 Community Impact Funding RFP Guide Award Notification - May 2025 Investment Start Date - July 1, 2025 RFP/Letter of Intent Release - October 29, 2024 Letter of Intent Due - November 19, 2024 Invitations to Apply Notification - December 6, 2024 Applications Due - January 21, 2025 Award Notification - May 2025 Investment Start Date - July 1, 2025 African American Leadership Society (AALS) Strategic Grants.

United Way Quad Cities will provide one-time funding for organizations working to address needs in the African American community and become part of the solution with an emphasis on education, income, and health. We offer a variety of grants focused on making an impact in the areas of education, income and health.

Application Deadline & More Information Requests for Proposals will be accepted from local organizations serving Rock Island County, IL and/or Scott County, IA who align their work to support one of the following impact strategies: Provide timely community-based academic supports that keep Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) K-12 students academically on track.

Increase Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) student access to career exploration, activities and awareness. Provide Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) high school and college students with timely supports and services to ensure college access, persistence and completion.

Additional Applicant Resources AALS Strategic Grant Handbook This includes: Who Can Apply, Required Documentation, Evaluation, Awards, Timeline, Reporting and a full list of Application Questions. View a video and written tutorial on how to Create an Account, Log On and Apply for a Grant.

Application Deadline & More Information Requests for Proposals will be accepted from local organizations serving Rock Island County, IL and/or Scott County, IA who align their work to support one of the following impact strategies: Provide timely community-based academic supports that keep Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) K-12 students academically on track.

Increase Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) student access to career exploration, activities and awareness. Provide Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) high school and college students with timely supports and services to ensure college access, persistence and completion. Request for Proposals (RFP) released to community RFP due to UWQC by 4:30 p.

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Central Time AALS Investment Committee volunteers receive RFPs to review Evaluations due from reviewers AALS Investment Recommendation Meeting Funding recommendations reviewed/approved by AALS Advisory Committee Funding recommendations reviewed/approved by UWQC Executive Committee Additional Applicant Resources AALS Strategic Grant Handbook This includes: Who Can Apply, Required Documentation, Evaluation, Awards, Timeline, Reporting and a full list of Application Questions.

View a video and written tutorial on how to Create an Account, Log On and Apply for a Grant. Are you a review panelist? Volunteers serving on the AALS Investment Committee, click here to review submissions and access our review panelist toolkit.

Applicant Resources & More Information Emergency Food and Shelter Program – Phase 41 Each agency will need to submit only ONE application for Phase 41 funding. Please submit the application and all attachments by June 12, 2024 at 12:00 p. m.

If you have any questions regarding this application process, please feel free to contact Karrie Abbott at kabbott@unitedwayqc. org. Instructions on Creating an Account Instructions on Applying for a Grant Emergency Food & Shelter Grant United Way Quad Cities is seeking proposals for grants for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing allocations of $75,126 for Rock Island County and $69,637 for Scott County. The grants are federally funded and administered by United Way Quad Cities and are available to 501(c)3 nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government organizations that provide emergency food, shelter and rental assistance in Scott or Rock Island counties.

If you have any questions regarding this application process, please feel free to contact Karrie Abbott at kabbott@unitedwayqc. org Each agency will need to submit only ONE application for Phase 41 funding. Applications and all attachments are due by June 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.

m. Creating an account instructions. How to apply instructions.

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