Community Impact Grants

Community Impact Grants is sponsored by United Way St. Croix Valley. The Community Impact Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk, and St.

Croix Counties (Wisconsin) for programs impacting the health, education, and financial stability of local residents.

Community Impact Grants | United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys United Way St. Croix & Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is dedicated to uplifting individuals through building relationships, connecting resources, and uniting Western Wisconsin.

Applications for a new two-year Community Impact Grant cycle will open in Fall 2026, with funding beginning quarterly in early 2027. Additional information about the 2027-2028 grant cycle will be communicated in 2026. UW Valleys Community Impact Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St.

Croix counties, funding initiatives that enhance the health , education , and financial stability of local residents. Health: Everyone should be able to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. But there can be lots of barriers in underserved communities.

UW Valleys partnerships with local groups expand access to nutritious food and quality healthcare, education and services. Education: At UW Valleys, we want all kids to soar so we work with the people who care for them — from families and neighbors to schools and community agencies — to connect young people with the support they need.

Financial Security: Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living that can sustain a family and build security for future generations. That’s why we’re partnering to help more adults thrive in a career, live in quality housing and build generational wealth.

February 15, 2026: Third Quarterly Payment May 15, 2026: Final Quarterly Payment July 31, 2026: Final Report for 2025 Agency Grants Due When a donation is made through a UW Valleys workplace campaign, the funds are reinvested into local nonprofit organizations through a UW Valleys Community Impact Grant.

UW Valleys looks to invest in organizations whose work and vision align to the goal to measurably increase individual and family well-being so that every person in Western Wisconsin leads a healthy, thriving and secure life. This is an annual application process where local nonprofits in Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk & St.

Croix counties who focus their work on health, education or financial stability can apply for funding in support of their program(s). 2025-2026 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin Burnett County Family Resource Center Dunn County Health Department Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley Free Clinic of Pierce & St.

Croix Counties Hunger Prevention Council of Pierce County Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County Mental Health Task Force of Polk County Northwoods Homeless Shelters River Falls Community Food Pantry Society of St. Vincent de Paul Good Shepherd Conference Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put St. Croix County Public Health St.

Croix County Senior Center Board Coalition St. Croix Valley Food Bank St. Croix Valley Restorative Services St.

Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team Stepping Stones of Dunn County The Salvation Army - Grace Place Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance Community Impact Grant Application & Reporting Instructions