In order for a program to be eligible for a Community Impact Grant, it must align with at least one of the major impact areas specified in this application. Additionally, our mission includes assisting and supporting organizations that actively serve the ALICE population within our community.

Centre County United Way seeks to invest in programs that fill critical gaps in service and strengthen the overall network of support in our community. As such, funding priority is given to programs that do not duplicate existing United Way–funded services.

Community Impact Grant funding supports programs rather than general operations, meaning that all grant funds should be used for program operations, including but not limited to staff, activities, and the specific needs of the program.

Eligibility

To be considered for Community Impact Grant funding, organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The organization must be recognized as a nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• The organization must be an established Centre County United Way Partner Agency in good standing at the time of application.

• Proposed programming must directly serve and impact Centre County residents and align with at least one of United Way’s four focus areas.

• The organization must meet all applicable state guidelines for nonprofit operations and provide proof of Pennsylvania Charitable Organization registration.

2026 Application Timeline

Application Submission
In order to submit the application, agencies must complete the online application and upload the required attachments by March, 13 2026 at 5 PM. 

Required Attachments
In addition to the submission of the application, organizations are required to submit the following documents along with their application:

• Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• 501(c)3 IRS Determination Letter
• Financial Documentation:
  
  • Most Recent Audit Report 
  • Most Recent 990
• Board of Directors List

Questions
Please contact Megan Evans at megan@ccunitedway.org with any questions about the grant application process or about eligibility for grant funding. Our team is available to meet with any organization to address questions or to review the ideas you have for your application by appointment.