United Way of Lake County Inc Grants

Two-year funding for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 fiscal years for nonprofit programs that support UWLC's mission of measurably improving the quality of people's lives in Lake County and address one or more of its impact areas: Youth Opportunities, Financial Stability, Healthy Community and Community Resiliency. Applicants first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). Organizations whose programs are a good fit may be invited to submit a full funding application. No award amounts are stated. Eligible applicants: Applicants must have a letter of 501c3 designation from the IRS.; Applicants must have a physical location in Lake County, Ohio.; Applicants must have an audited or reviewed financial statement completed within the last 3 years.; Applicants must have a Strategic Plan (or equivalent document) completed within the last 5 years.; Nonprofits with programs currently funded by UWLC do not need to submit an LOI unless it is for a new program. All others with programs that align with the organization's focus areas are invited to submit an LOI.; An LOI is required for all nonprofits seeking funding for a new program or for a program that UWLC has not funded in the last five years.; Programs must align with UWLC's mission of measurably improving the quality of people's lives in Lake County and specifically address one or more of these impact areas: Youth Opportunities, Financial Stability, Healthy Community or Community Resiliency.; UWLC does not fund private or for-profit companies.; UWLC does not fund individuals.; UWLC does not fund capital projects.; UWLC does not fund endowment campaigns, annual appeals or membership drives.; UWLC does not fund religious organizations for religious purposes.; UWLC does not fund travel for individuals or groups when travel is the proposal's primary focus.; UWLC does not fund community services such as police and fire protection, road repair or snow removal.; UWLC does not fund publications, audiovisual projects or video productions, but may consider them when they fall within a promising project.; Submitting an LOI does not guarantee an invitation to apply or an award of funding. The Community Investment team selects which agencies are invited to submit a full program application.; Applicants must register their agency on the eC Impact '2026 LOI' form, complete the agency and program information and all forms in the process, and submit.; Agencies that show close collaborative relationships will be looked upon favorably.. Geography served: Lake County, Ohio. Deadline: January 8, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST: LOI Submission Deadline.