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Rural Community Impact Grant is a grant from Heartland United Way that funds local nonprofit programs serving residents of Hamilton, Howard, Merrick, and rural Hall Counties in Nebraska. Rooted in the long-standing tradition of rural Nebraskans helping one another, the program distributes up to $30,000 annually across four priority areas: Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
Only one application per organization is accepted. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and serving the designated counties. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,500, with awards announced in April 2026.
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Community Impact Grants | Heartland United Way Become a Community Champion Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Become a Community Champion 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 is February 27, 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 26, 2026 Applications Due: February 27, 2026 Grant Awarded: April 2026 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 Monday, March 2. In-Person Meeting: There will be a meeting on Friday, March 6, from 12:00-1:30 PM 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, please fill out the form linked below by Friday, February 27. 2026 Rural Community Impact Grant Application Grant Eligibility Check List Is the request for a capital expense (building, nonprogram equipment, maintenance, etc)? Are you a fire department?
Is the request for a religious activity? Is the request for a conference or camp fee? Is the request to provide funding for scholarships?
Is the request for youth sports program? Is the program you're requesting funding for serving people in Grand Island? Thank you for your interest in United Way funding, unfortunately, your request is not eligible for Rural Community Impact Grant Funds.
If you were awarded a Heartland United Way Rural Community Impact Grant for 2025 have you submitted your 2025 progress report? Not applicable as I did not receive a 2025 Rural Community Impact Grant 2025 Rural Community Impact Grant recipients must submit their 2025 progress report before applying. Click here for progress report template.
County your agency is located in: Purpose of Program/Project Counties this program serves Which priority area does this program address? Where else do you receive funding for this program? Please describe how requested funds will be used for this program.
Who is the target population and age group for this program? How many plan to be served with these funds? Please list the location where services will be provided.
Do you charge for this program? If you charge a fee for this program, please describe the fee structure. Overall, what would success look like for your program/project?
What specific results will you measure to track progress and success of program? Provide an example that illustrates your program's impact on one of your clients/service beneficiaries. The example must involve a SPECIFIC person.
Please change any identifying information to preserve that person's confidentiality. 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. org .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in and serving Hamilton, Howard, Merrick, or rural Hall Counties in Nebraska; one application per organization. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250 - $1,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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