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United Way of Northern New York Opens 2027 Community
Impact Grant Application Process
Published: August 04, 2026
at 05:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from United Way of Northern New
York
United Way of Northern New York Opens 2027 Community
Impact Grant Application Process
Funding supports programs that impact
the lives of more than 31,000 local residents each
year
NORTHERN NEW YORK
—
United Way of Northern New York (UWNNY) is now accepting applications for
its 2027 Community Impact Grants, inviting eligible nonprofit organizations
to apply for funding that supports programs improving the lives of more
than 31,000 people each year across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence
Counties. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Community Impact
Grants support programs that align with United Way’s primary focus areas:
Health / Wellness, Child / Youth Success, and Economic Stability. Through
these investments, United Way partners with local nonprofits to address
some of Northern New York’s most pressing challenges, helping children
succeed, strengthening families, improving health, and creating pathways to
greater financial stability.
“Every gift
entrusted to United Way represents an investment in our community,” said
Dawn Cole, President and CEO of United Way of Northern New York. “Our
responsibility is to ensure those dollars are invested wisely, thoughtfully
and strategically. That’s why trained community volunteers carefully review
every eligible application, evaluate program outcomes, discuss emerging
community needs, and develop funding recommendations that are ultimately
presented to our Board of Directors for approval.”
Following the
application deadline, trained volunteer reviewers representing a broad
cross-section of the community independently evaluate each eligible
proposal using a standardized scoring process. Review teams then meet to
share perspectives, consider emerging community needs and trends, and reach
consensus on funding recommendations before presenting them to the United
Way Board of Directors for final approval.
Complete
information, including eligibility requirements and access to the online
application portal, is available at https://unitedway-nny.org/community-impact-grants
For questions
about the application process, contact dawn.cole@unitedway-nny.org or
315-788-5631.
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About United Way
of Northern New York United Way of Northern New York brings people
together to strengthen Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties by
mobilizing resources, investing in community-driven solutions, and
connecting people with the support they need to thrive. Through strategic
grantmaking, direct services, and collaborative partnerships, United Way
works to improve health, expand opportunities for children and families,
and advance financial stability across the region.
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