Community Impact Grant

Community Impact Grant is sponsored by Columbus Area United Way. This program provides health and human service agencies and organizations an opportunity to seek funds for immediate and creative responses to pressing human needs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.

Community Impact Grants | Heartland United Way The long-standing tradition of rural Nebraskans helping one another is the foundation of the Rural Community Impact Grants. The Heartland United Way is announcing the availability of $30,000 for local nonprofit organizations to apply for grants.

The nonprofit organizations must be located and providing programs in Hamilton, Howard, Merrick counties, or in the rural communities in Hall County.

Preference for funding will be given to organizations that provide programs or services that align with one or more of the following areas: Healthy Communities : Improving health and well-being for all Youth Opportunity : Helping young people realize their full potential Financial Security : Helping to build financial stability and strength Community Resiliency : Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow Deadline to apply has passed for 2026.

Heartland United Way's mission is to improve lives and create possibilities for people living in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties. This mission is achieved through advocacy, leadership, and support for nonprofit organizations that help individuals and families gain access to educational, economic and health opportunities.

Application Open: January 2027 Applications Due: February 2027 Grant Awarded: April-May 2027 Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3). Applications must be submitted through the grant application form available on the Heartland United Way website. Only one application will be accepted per organization.

Applications will not be accepted for capital expenditures, religious activities, conference or camp fees, scholarships, fire departments, buildings, or youth sports Average grant size: $250-1,500 Average number of grants per year: 21 Average total giving per year: $30,000 Maximum grant ask: $1,500 If you are passionate about the well-being of our communities and want to help determine how these critical funds will be distributed, we would love to have you on board to help review grant applications.

Volunteer Role & Commitment: Grant Review: You will be reviewing approximately 20-25 grant applications. The review process will take place on your own time beginning in March. In-Person Meeting: There will be a meeting in March at the Heartland United Way office for a debrief and to finalize the grant allocation amounts.

If you are interested in volunteering to review the Rural Community Impact Grant applications, a form will be posted here closer to the review date. 2026 Rural Community Impact Grant Application (NOW CLOSED) Sorry… This form is closed to new submissions. 2025 AWARD RECIPIENT REQUIRED AGREEMENTS & REPORTS A year-end progress report is required for funded projects that include stories and pictures highlighting the success of the program.

Reports are due February 27th, 2026 or prior to your 2026 RCIG submission. Progress Report Template for 2025 Grants Can be Downloaded Here. If you have additional questions, please call the Heartland United Way office at (308) 382-2675 or email Rylee at rylee@heartlandunitedway.

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