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We provide grants to local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving Story County in our focus areas of health, education, and financial security. These grants aim to empower organizations that are making a difference in our community, helping them to enhance their programs and reach more individuals in need.
The mission of United Way of Story County (UWSC) is to unite people, ideas and resources to transform lives in Story County. We believe transformation happens when the entire community — neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers — comes together around shared goals. United Way of Story County is a leader, investor, and catalyst in creating this positive, long-lasting change.
These grants support unanticipated, emerging, or other distinct under-funded needs that further the mission of UWSC. Priority will be given to those programs that reach underserved populations and/or are focused on United Way of Story County 2025-2030 Community Impact Goals. Any non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 designation serving Story County is eligible to apply. Grants are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. More information about the 2025 Community Impacts grant cycle will be posted in December 2025.
These grants, up to $3,000, are funded by our annual Golf Fore Kids event, held each summer. They are designed to support human services programs and initiatives that make a positive impact on the lives of children in Story County, going beyond existing funding opportunities.
The application period for Golf Fore Kids grants is now closed. Thank you to all the organizations that applied and for your continued work to support youth and families in our community. Grant recipients will be announced soon—please check back for updates.
The bulk of United Way’s annual funding for health and human service programs gets distributed through this process, with applications due at the end of September for the following fiscal year. To learn more, please visit the Story County ASSET (Analysis of Social Services Team) webpage.
Every spring, UWSC holds a food drive and raises dollars specifically to support food pantries and food distribution programs in Story County. The opportunity to receive resources is made to participants in the Story County Food Pantry Collaboration convened by United Way. If you are interested in joining this group, please email aselzer@uwstory.org.
The application period for Community Impact grants has closed. Please check back later this spring for awardee information.
Prescreening opening and deadline (11:59 PM)
Prescreen notification (or earlier)
Full application deadline (11:59 PM)
Application review by UWSC Allocations Committee and Board
Funding decision notifications
Data collection planning with funded agencies
Grant Agreement Letters sent to agencies
Signed Agreements are due back to UWSC
Checks mailed and 6 month report forms emailed
Final reports due (or when project completed)
The application period for Golf Fore Kids grants is now closed. Thank you to all the organizations that applied and for your continued work to support youth and families in our community.
Eligibility Form opens and deadline (11:59 PM)
Eligibility notification (or earlier)
Full application deadline (11:59 PM)
Application review by UWSC Allocations Committee and Board
Funding decision notifications
Data collection planning with funded agencies
Grant Agreement Letters sent to agencies
Signed Agreements are due back to UWSC
Checks mailed and 6 month report forms emailed
Final reports due (or when project completed)
Please complete the eligibility form and a member from the UWSC team will reach out to you on or before January 30, 2026 (Community Impact Grant) or on or before October 10 (Golf Fore Kids grant) to let you know if you are approved to move to the application phase.
