Community Impact Grants

United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties invests in solutions that strengthen our communities and improve quality of life for generations to come. Through our Community Impact Grants, we partner with local nonprofits and community organizations to address critical needs, prevent problems before they grow, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Our funding decisions are guided by the principles of collective impact, collaboration, prevention, and measurable outcomes. We look beyond the number of people served to understand the difference programs are making in people’s lives and the broader community. By investing in effective, results-focused work and bringing community partners together, we strive to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY Ensuring that children and youth are ready for kindergarten, have success in school and graduate high school ready for college and career. This impact area covers children and youth from birth to age 2. Helping young people realize their full potential.

FINANCIAL SECURITY Helping individuals achieve financial stability and access opportunities to improve their economic well being. Creating a stronger financial future for every generation.

HEALTHY COMMUNITY Helping individuals and their families to live healthy lives.

COMMUNITY RESILIENCY Mobilizing stakeholders to help the community prepare for, withstand and recover from natural and manmade disasters, crises and challenges that no one entity can singularly accomplish.

2027 Letter of Intent

2027 Community Impact

United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties funded partners are encouraged to focus on programs and strategies that will most effectively help people gain access to educational, economic and health related opportunities. The ability to measure and communicate the results of this investment is of primary importance to this partnership.

Consideration for funding includes the following priorities of United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties:

Program focus related to helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving health and wellness.
Programs which meet a well-defined community need.
Programs with measurable outcomes which are clearly defined and tracked for results.
Programs which maximize resources, coordinate efforts, and work with local partners to achieve goals.
Programs with diverse revenue support including other funding sources, volunteer, or in-kind support.
Programs not duplicated by other services/programs currently available.
Programs directed by organizations with solid administrative and fiscal oversight.
United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties has an open grant process for those in our community having measurable outcomes.

United Way of Dodge and Washington Counties may also grant out additional funding for identified gaps and needs in a priority area.