Bold Goal Grants fund programs that help families increase income and progress beyond the Federal Poverty Level. These investments are designed to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and support long-term financial stability.
Donor Name: United Way of Greater Greensboro
State: North Carolina
County: Guilford County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
To support our community in achieving this Bold Goal, United Way of Greater Greensboro seeks applications from programs or collaboratives that will collectively contribute to the progress of approximately 250 households leaving generational poverty.
Specifically, they are seeking efforts to serve adults and families in Greater Greensboro whose household incomes fall below the Federal Poverty Level for household size and that track the progress of these households as they move out of poverty. As a result of program services and interventions, adults served will increase income allowing the total household income to rise above the Federal Poverty Level for household size. These households will contribute to the community’s progress toward the Bold Goal.
Funding Information
Grant awards will range from a minimum of $75,000 per year to a maximum of $125,000.
Grant Period
Applications for funding should be submitted based on a one-year proposal to achieve outcomes.
Target Population
- Clients starting services must have household income that falls at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level:
- The 2025 Federal Poverty Guideline for household size as established by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
- “Household income” is defined as the total gross income (salaries, wages, profits, cash benefits) for all people living in a home.
- Household income must be verified through documentation such as tax returns, pay stubs, etc.
- The program or collaborative may target specific groups of individuals in poverty. Examples include:
- Individuals who live in a specific census tract, neighborhood, or community in Greensboro Housing Authority.
- Individuals involved in the justice system.
- Individuals without high school equivalency.
- Single parents with children under the age of 5.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for funding, the organization and the program must meet the following eligibility criteria. For collaborative applications, all participating organizations must meet all eligibility requirements.
- The organization(s) offering the program is tax-exempt and is one of the following:
- Not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status
- Government agency
- School or academic institution
- The organization(s) offering the program has a current NC Solicitation License or exemption.
- The organization is up to date filing annual IRS returns according to its tax-exempt status.
- The organization offering the program must have at least one paid full-time staff member or one FTE. Organizations operating only with volunteers may apply as part of a collaborative but may not serve as the lead agency.
- The program requesting funding has been operated by your organization for at least two years.
- Funds may only be used for residents of Greater Greensboro, defined as all of Guilford County excluding High Point and Jamestown. Programs that serve a broader geographical range must submit program budgets that reflect the cost of conducting services for Greater Greensboro and show that funds will only be used to support Greater Greensboro residents.
- The program may not require religious activities as a condition of service and must provide services to all clients regardless of faith or denomination. Furthermore, the organization’s programs and affairs must be conducted without discrimination based on race, religion, skin color, sex, gender, gender identity, language differences, age, physical, mental, and developmental abilities, socioeconomic status, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
- Funds may not be used for an organization’s ongoing operating support.
- Funds may not be used to support building or capital projects or campaigns.
- Previously funded organizations or programs with compliance violations are not eligible.
- Incomplete or late proposals will not be accepted.
For more information, visit UWGG.
