Community Impact Grants

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

The United Way of Martin County's Community Impact Grant application process is designed to support local programs that are working to address specific community needs in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. For programs that have not received United Way funding in the previous funding cycle, the process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI). For current funded programs, the LOI is not required.

The LOI is a brief overview of the organization's proposed program and its alignment with the United Way's community impact priorities. If the LOI is approved, the organization will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will include detailed information about the project, its budget, and its expected outcomes.

The grant application will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders, volunteers and subject matter experts, who will evaluate the organization's capacity to implement the project, its potential impact on the community, and its alignment with the United Way's mission. 

REQUIREMENTS

This funding process is open to any program that: 

  • Is implemented by a 501 (c)(3) organization
  • Serves Martin County residents and has been in existence in Martin County for at least two years
  • The agency conducts an independent financial audit annually if revenue exceeds $500,000 or a independent review if below $500,000
  • Program must have demonstrated measurable outcomes and impact in the community
  • Addresses one or more of the United Way of Martin County’s focus areas:
    • Education: School Readiness, Early Grade Success, Middle School Success or High School and Post-Secondary Success
    • Financial Stability: Economic Self Sufficiency, Employment Support or Financial Management and Support 
    • Health: Access to Health Care, Healthy Beginnings to Life, Healthiest Lifestyle or Healthy Relationships 
  • If you are a new agency, or an existing agency submitting a new program, you will need to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)

APPLY FOR FUNDING

The 2025-2026 Community Impact Grant applications are due by 4pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Programs that have not received funding in the previous funding cycle will need to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5pm on February 5, 2025.

New agency applicants or existing agency applicants submitting a new program are required to complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5pm, February 5, 2025. Submitting an LOI does not imply or guarantee acceptance into the full grant application process. LOI's that will be considered for the 2025-2026 funding cycle will be notified via email to submit the full grant proposal.

An agency can submit an LOI for a program if:

  • It is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
  • The Program is currently not receiving funding.
  • The Program has been in existence for a minimum of two years.
  • The Program will serve Martin County residents. 
  • The Executive Director has been in place for a minimum of 2 years.
  • The agency conducts an independent financial audit annually if revenue exceeds $500,000 or a independent review if below $500,000.
  • Program must have demonstrated measurable outcomes and impact in the community.
  • The Program impacts one of the following areas: 
    • Education: School Readiness, Early Grade Success, Middle School Success or High School and Post-Secondary Success
    • Financial Security: Economic Self Sufficiency, Employment Support or Financial Management and Support 
    • Health: Access to Health Care, Healthy Beginnings to Life, Healthiest Lifestyle or Healthy Relationships 

An LOI is not required. You will only need to submit a 2025-2026 Grant Application, which will go live on e-C IMPACT on February 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and will close on March 19, 2025, at 4pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Instructions on how to access e-C IMPACT for returning agencies/users.
 

  1. URL: https://agency.e-cimpact.com/login.aspx?org=11410U (please bookmark or save as a favorite for easy access.)
  2. To begin, click on the link titled “2025-2026 Grant Application” on the left-hand side of the screen. 
  3. Once you click on the link you will see that the application status will be marked as “Not Started”. Please proceed and complete all forms in the application.
  4. At any time, you may save your work by clicking the “Save My Work” link at the bottom of the page.
  5. Once the form(s) are completed and ready for submission, save your form(s) using the link “Save My Work and Mark as Completed” also found at the bottom of the page.  This will re-direct you to the process overview.
  6. Be sure to upload all required attachments using the link with the words “Required Documents” in the title. 
  7. Once all attachments are uploaded, you will again be brought to the process overview. 
  8. To submit your application and receive a confirmation email, click the red button that reads “Submit My Report Now!”  A confirmation email will be sent to the email address displayed in the text box.
  9. If you require additional support, the Organization Training Manual provides an overview on how to use e-C IMPACT to complete your Grant Application. The Organization Training Manual can be found on your home page under Resource Center, or you may also call our office at 772-244-2208. 
Submit a Letter of Intent
Apply through E-CImpact