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 across our three investment focus areas:
- Healthy Community
- Youth Opportunity
- Financial Stability
Please note: This page is currently under construction. Additional details, including the full Request for Applications, Letter of Intent, and Application guidance, will be added in mid-to-late September.
Funding Snapshot
Funding Period: May 2026-April 2027
Payment Schedule: Grants will be paid monthly
Timeline
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Application Step
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Date
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|---|---|
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Letter of Intent Opens |
October 1, 2025 |
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Letter of Intent Due |
October 31, 2025 |
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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 |
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Decision Announcement |
April 14, 2026 |
Applicants will be required to use United Way Fox Cities’ secure online grant management system, ECImpact.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
2026-2027
For the May 2026–April 2027 grant cycle, United Way Fox Cities will prioritize programs that address crisis response and daily essentials in response to community input and the current shifting landscape of local safety net services.
Examples of programs eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Access to food and housing
- Emergency mental health and healthcare
- Safe, affordable childcare
- Domestic violence response
- Short-term stabilization that helps individuals stay safe, secure, and connected to resources
Please review our full Request for Applications for more details on our priorities and eligible activities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor and in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
- Serve residents in Outagamie, Calumet, or northern Winnebago Counties
- Align with at least one of United Way Fox Cities’ investment impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, or Financial Stability
- Support crisis response or daily essentials (2026–27 grant cycle priorities)
- Accept grant payments monthly
Programs will not be considered if they:
- Are led by for-profit organizations
- Fall outside of our impact areas or stated funding priorities
- Discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics
- Request support for capital campaigns, debt relief, or endowments
If your organization meets all of the above, you may be eligible to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Review the full Request for Applications (coming soon) for detailed guidance on eligibility, funding priorities, and application requirements.
QUESTIONS
Have questions about the Annual Grant? Our Community Impact Team is here to help.
Email us at: grants@unitedwayfoxcities.org
Please call 211