United Way of Collier and the Keys invests in local nonprofit programs that help families move from crisis to stability and long-term success.
Donor Name: United Way of Collier and the Keys
State: Florida
County: Collier County (FL), Monroe County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grants support programs serving ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households-community members who are working but still struggle to afford basic needs such as housing, childcare, and transportation. They fund work that strengthens financial stability, promotes a healthier community, and expands opportunities for children and youth. Agencies applying for funding should demonstrate meaningful impact for residents of Collier or Monroe Counties and align with at least one of UWCK’s core Impact Areas.
UWCK serves as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for meaningful change. vision is straightforward and ambitious: to ensure that everyone living and working in Collier County and the Florida Keys has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Through strategic partnerships, intentional dialogue, and focused grant funding, they support community members who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed (ALICE). These are households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level yet face daily challenges meeting basic needs. ALICE represents the backbone of the local economy and includes childcare providers, first responders, retail workers, nonprofit employees, hospitality and service industry staff, and many others.
For ALICE families, just a single unexpected event – a car repair, a medical bill, or a storm – can push a household into financial crisis. What might be a small setback for others becomes a cascade of impossible choices: rent or groceries, medical care or childcare, electricity or gas. These short-term sacrifices carry long-term consequences that affect not only individual families but also the overall well-being and stability of the community. The future resilience of Collier County and the Florida Keys depends on the financial strength of ALICE households.
UWCK’s Community Investment Grants help meet this need by directing donor support to local programs that empower ALICE families to move from crisis to stability and, ultimately, to thriving. Through targeted investments, they work to build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has a fair chance to create a secure and sustainable future.
Impact Areas
Impact Area Initiatives
- Financial Security Creating a stronger financial future for every generation
- Adult Education, Job Training, and Career Pathways
- Financial Education and Empowerment
- Legal Support
- Homelessness Prevention
- Shelter, Affordable Housing, and Home Ownership
- Access to Public Benefits
- Emergency Financial Assistance (Rent, Utilities, and Other Critical Needs)
Healthy Community
- Improving health and wellbeing for all
- Healthcare Access
- Healthy Spaces and Physical Activity
- Health Education
- Nutrition and Food Security Youth Opportunity Helping young people realize their full potential
Childcare
- Early Childhood Education
- In-School, After-School, and Summer Programs
- Literacy Development
- College/Career Readiness.
Eligibility Criteria
UWCK seeks applications from nonprofit agencies for programs that align with the impact areas of Financial Security, Healthy Community, and Youth Opportunity. The 2026–27 Community Investment Grant application is a competitive and transparent process open to qualified agencies that meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The agency must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- All documents listed under “Required Documents” must be submitted.
- The program serves Collier County or Monroe County and creates meaningful impact for the ALICE population, supporting their path from surviving to thriving.
- The agency operates under a written non-discrimination policy that ensures equitable hiring, service delivery, and volunteer engagement regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
For more information, visit UWCK.
