United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for grant funding in the Financial Stability and Health Impact Areas through the Community Impact Fund. Established with the goal of supporting high-performing nonprofit organizations aligned with UWIRC’s strategic priorities of Education, Financial Stability, and Health, this grant opportunity seeks to enhance the well-being of our local community.
UWIRC operates on a two-year funding cycle and is currently accepting proposals from organizations serving Indian River County residents. Eligible applicants are required to demonstrate measurable participant progress based on outcomes and indicators set forth by UWIRC in one of the following Financial Stability or Health Priority Areas:
Financial Stability
- Basic Needs: Ensuring all individuals have access to an adequate supply of nutritious food and safe, sustainable housing.
- Stabilization/Manageable Expenses: Empowering individuals with the financial resources and assets necessary to avoid financial crises.
- Family Sustaining Employment & Workforce Skill Development: Equipping individuals with the skills and resources needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment.
Health
- Improved Physical and Mental Health: Ensuring all individuals have access to services that enhance physical and mental well-being, encompassing healthy weight, physical, oral, and behavioral health, along with the ability to live independently.
- Improved Quality of Life for Mothers, Infants, and Children: Providing families with resources and access to services related to children’s oral health, child abuse prevention, perinatal care, children’s behavioral health (including mental health and substance abuse symptoms) and addressing childhood obesity.
Interested agencies are required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 4:00 PM on December 3, 2025, for consideration in the grant funding process. LOIs must be submitted electronically through United Way’s web-based grant platform, e-CImpact. Following the review of all submitted LOIs, agencies will be notified if they are approved to move forward in the grant process.
For access to the Funding Eligibility Guidebook and the e-CImpact system, please contact Deana Shatley at gro.criyawdetinu@yeltahs.anaed.
Application Deadline for Letters of Intent: 4:00 PM on December 3, 2025.
