Annual Grant Opportunity
2026-2027
United Way Fox Cities is excited to launch our annual funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations serving the Fox Cities region. Through our annual grant, we invest in solutions that address urgent needs and improve lives in our community.
Funding PRIORITIES
For the May 2026–April 2027 grant cycle, United Way Fox Cities will prioritize programs that address immediate support and stabilizing essentials for individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of, hardship or instability.
Services may include responses to an urgent crisis (such as loss of housing, violence, or sudden health needs) or consistent access to essentials that keep people from falling into crisis (such as daily childcare, afterschool care, or ongoing mental health treatment).
Programs designed primarily for individuals who are already stable — such as general wellness, enrichment, or recreational activities — are not in scope.
Please see the Request for Applications (RFA) or the Funding Priorities by Impact Area documents for more details on our full 2026-2027 funding priorities.
Application Process & Timeline
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Application Step
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Date
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October 1, 2025 |
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Letter of Intent Due |
October 31, 2025, 5 pm |
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Invitation to Apply |
November 12, 2025 |
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Grant Application Opens |
December 1, 2025 |
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Grant Application Due |
January 31, 2026, 5 pm |
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Decision Announcement |
April 14, 2026 |
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Funding Period |
May 2026 – April 2027 |
Payment Schedule: Grants will be paid monthly
- Letters of Intent (LOI): Required for all applicants. The LOI confirms eligibility and checks for alignment with UWFC’s funding priorities. Submitting an LOI does not guarantee an invitation to apply.
- LOI Submission: click here
- Full Application: Invited applicants will complete the application through UWFC’s secure online grant management system, ECImpact.
Download: Full Application Preview of Questions
**Coming Soon**
Eligibility
Organizations requesting funds must:
- Have an active volunteer board of directors.
- Be tax-exempt as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing with the State of Wisconsin.
- Serve individuals in Outagamie, Calumet, or Northern Winnebago counties.
- Deliver at least one service within our 2026-27 funding priorities.
United Way Fox Cities does not fund:
- Organizations that discriminate (see Non-Discrimination section in the RFA).
- Organizations that refuse services based on religion or require attendance in religious activities as a condition of service.
- Organizations with a primary focus on animal welfare, arts, or the environment.
Resources & Documents
- Full RFA: Request for Applications
- Funding Priorities by Impact Area
- Eligibility & Use of Funds
- LOI Questions
- Full Application Questions - coming soon!
- Review Criteria - coming soon!
- Reporting & Learning - coming soon!
QUESTIONS
Have questions about the Annual Grant? Our Community Impact Team is here to help.
FAQs & Office Hours: https://unitedwayfoxcities.org/grant-resources/
Email us at: grants@unitedwayfoxcities.org
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