United Way of Weld County is pleased to announce the opening of the grant application period for the 2025-2026 funding cycle. Nonprofit organizations across Weld County are encouraged to apply for funding to support community-driven initiatives aimed at creating lasting change.
Funding Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (1 Year Grant)
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for funding:
- Be a non-profit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) code and have been in operation for at least six months.
- Be in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.
- Be an Accredited Charity with the Better Business Bureau or be willing to become accredited.
- Be an organization that is willing to actively participate as a Collective Impact partner.
- Demonstrate a local presence within Weld County.
- Demonstrate sufficient organizational capacity to provide the proposed services to Weld County residents.
- Provide services without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
What is Collective Impact?
A Collective Impact framework is based on the understanding that no single organization can tackle or solve our community’s biggest challenges alone. Moving beyond a partnership or collaboration, Collective Impact calls for longstanding commitment and deep investment from multiple stakeholders, all working toward a common goal. This shared vision drives lasting community-wide change.
Funding Investment Priorities
United Way of Weld County is committed to supporting initiatives that focus on the following funding investment priorities:
- Reading Great by 8: Building a foundation for early childhood success, ensuring children enter Kindergarten ready and are reading at grade level by the start of 4th Grade.
- Thrive by 25: Connecting youth to caring adults to ensure they graduate high school and transition to successful adulthood by age 25.
- Weld’s Way Home: Preventing and ending homelessness by helping households attain and maintain stable housing.
- Aging Weld: Supporting older adults to age well in the community, ensuring they live full and productive lives.
FUNDING IS NOT GUARANTEED
To apply or for assistance regarding the application process, please contact Ty Lamm at tlamm@unitedway-weld.org. Applications must be submitted no later than March 24, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST. We encourage all eligible organizations to take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
