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United for Equity Fund is sponsored by United Way of Central Iowa. This fund works to address inequities related to infrastructure, funding networks, data, and metrics for less established organizations. It provides programmatic support and supplemental funding for organizational capacity-building and/or general operating costs to build sustainability, particularly for organizations serving and led by marginalized populations.
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New Applicant Investment Process | United Way of Central Iowa New Applicant Investment Process New Applicant Investment Process The application process is currently closed. The application process for funding for FY27 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) opened on January 5. This is for any agency that is not currently receiving funding through the United Way investment process.
To express your interest in applying to become a United Way funded partner and learn more, please contact Erin Davison-Rippey, Senior Community Impact Officer, at erin. davison-rippey@unitedwaydm. org .
The first step in applying for United Way funding is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI will open on January 5, 2026 and close on January 18, 2026. The LOI is a short series of questions within Foundant, United Way's grantmaking system, that helps United Way staff determine if your program might qualify for funding.
If they feel you might be eligible, your LOI will be approved, and your program will be invited to complete a full-form application. By clicking the button below you will see what information will likely be asked on the LOI. This sample is not the official LOI and is subject to change.
All LOIs must be completed within Foundant, United Way's grantmaking system. STEP 2: Funding Application If your LOI is approved, your organization will be invited to submit a full-form application for funding.
You will receive an overview of what is needed to apply, including financial documentation, equity commitments, a program budget, etc. After submitting your application, it will be reviewed by one of the volunteer cabinets (a team of community volunteers who specialize in one of the 5 Elements of a Thriving Community).
STEP 3: Funding Decisions After reviewing all applications, each volunteer cabinet will make recommendations for funding and submit them to the United Way of Central Iowa Board of Directors, who will review and amend or approve those decisions. The final funding decisions will be disclosed to the applicants on July 1 (the first day of the fiscal year.)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations that serve marginalized populations, including organizations led by people of color, and advance the work of UNITED TO THRIVE. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
United for Equity Fund is funded by United Way of Central Iowa. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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