United Way of Central New York invests in programs that help more people in the community thrive—especially those facing the greatest barriers.
Donor Name: United Way of Central New York
State: New York
County: Onondaga County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/26/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Through Community Program Fund Grants, they ensure locally raised dollars support programs aligned with Impact Agenda and demonstrate measurable results.
Impact Areas
Healthy Community
The goal is to help people live healthier lives with access to care, support, and connection.
- Increase access to mental health or emotional well-being services
- Connect individuals to preventive or primary health care Improve health literacy or knowledge
- Reduce isolation through wellness programming
Youth Opportunity
The goal is to give every young person the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
- Improve early literacy or math skills Provide safe, enriching out-of-school experiences
- Support social-emotional learning (SEL) and youth mental health
- Expand school readiness and family engagement
Financial Security
The goal is to help people stay housed, strengthen their finances, and move from crisis to stability.
- Prevent eviction or homelessness Increase income or access to financial supports (VITA, benefits)
- Stabilize households through crisis financial assistance
Community Resiliency
The goal is to help people meet basic needs so they can build a better future.
- Provide emergency food or shelter Connect individuals to services through navigation and outreach
- Reduce transportation or access barriers
Funding Information
$15,000–$100,000 annually.
Grant Term
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a qualified fiscal sponsor
- Have operated for at least two years
- Deliver services in Onondaga County
- Have an annual operating budget of at least $100,000 and a record of effective service delivery
- Employ at least one full-time staff member (1.0 FTE or greater)
- Align with at least one Impact Area and Path
- Address immediate/basic needs or systemic barriers, such as housing, food, transportation, financial stability, health, or youth opportunity
- Commit to tracking and reporting metrics (# served, % better off) — guidance and training will be provided
- Provide required financial documentation (IRS Form 990 and most recent financial statements)
For more information, visit United Way of Central New York.
