GRANTS
United Way of Washington County, MD, invests 100% of your local donations to address specific community-centered issues. We do this annually through our annual Community Impact grants. Funding decisions are made through a competitive application process open to new applicants yearly. All annual community impact grants are funded for a one-year term.
After funds are raised each year, local volunteers work to determine where investments will make the most significant and most positive impact. These volunteers are recruited from throughout the community, representing people from all walks of life who live and work in Washington County. Grant review and fund distribution is a transparent process that anyone can join. For more information on getting involved, please email us by emailing uwwcliveunited@uwwcmd.org.
Our Funding Statement
No matter the challenge, United Way's comprehensive approach and community roots mean we can find a way forward. We're here to strengthen our community every day, advancing financial security, providing opportunities for young people, and improving health for all. Together with local and global communities, we're building a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive.
Congratulations to our FY25 Community Impact Grantees!
United Way of Washington County, Maryland, announced the FY25 Community Impact grant awards on May 23, 2024. Funding was awarded to thirteen nonprofit organizations within the county and will be effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. All funding is for a one-year term.
Community Resiliency Grants
- American Red Cross, Greater Shenandoah Valley Chapter - Disaster Cycle Services
- CASA, Inc. - Teen Education Program
Financial Stability Grants
- Gatekeepers - Business of Living
- Habitat for Humanity - Home Preservation Program
- Ladders to Leaders - Sober Living/Recovery Program
- Reach of Washington County - Cold Weather Shelter
- Washington County Community Action Council - Housing Stabilization Services
Health Community Grants
- Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) - Micah’s Backpack
- San Mar Family & Community Services - Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being
- Washington County Commission on Aging - Meals on Wheels
Youth Opportunity Grants
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County - Community-Based Mentoring Programs for Youth
- Boys & Girls Club of Washington County - After School Programs
- Girls, Inc. of Washington County - Grow a Girl
Monthly Mini-Grants
Live United Urgent Needs Grants
Grant Details
To qualify under the terms of the grant, local nonprofits must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization with a federal determination letter.
- Serve the community in the areas of education, financial stability, health, or essential/basic needs.
- Use requested grant awards in Washington County, MD for Washington County residents only.
- Use requested grant awards for equipment and/or materials needed to address an emergency or unexpected project or program expense.
- Be able to expend funds for requested use within 30 to 60 days of award (with supporting documentation).
- Have a "current" registration status with the MD Office of the Secretary of State Charities Registration. (Per MD Solicitations Act)
- Be in "Good Standing" status with the State of MD Department of Assessments & Taxation.
Examples of requests that qualify for grant awards include:
- Replacement of equipment due to irreparable failure
- Repair of equipment
- Replacement of items lost due to natural disaster or other major event
- Unanticipated shortfall of funding donations such as federal/state or local grant discontinuation/termination
- Unanticipated community need items
To apply:
This is a rolling grant and offered monthly. Grant awards up to $2,000 per month. Applications are accepted until 3:00 pm on the 27th of each month (no exceptions) and reviewed by our volunteer-led Community Impact Committee.
Nonprofits interested in applying for Live United Urgent Needs funds should apply via the webform: Live United Urgent Needs Grant Application.
Contact Kelli Tencer by email at kelli@uwwcmd.org or phone at 301-739-8200 ext. 104 for questions or a printable form.
INVESTMENTS
Donations and gifts to United Way of Washington County, MD are invested back into the local community and impact thousands of lives. Take at look at what we were able to accomplish last year.
Visit our Community Impact - Your Gift at Work page for additional information.
