The Community Impact Sustaining Grant is administered by United Way of North Central Ohio (UWNCO) to support nonprofit and public sector programs that operate within its service area and align with its Bold Impact Areas. The program became active on April 14, 2025, and the deadline for application submissions is May 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT.
UWNCO offers two tiers of support under this grant: the Standard Sustaining Grant and the Small Sustaining Grant. The Standard Sustaining Grant provides annual funding for programs requiring more than $5,001. This funding is distributed throughout the funding cycle and requires recipients to report on measurable impact outcomes. These programs must align with one or more of the organization’s Bold Impact Areas, which include Successful Children, Healthy Families, Self-Sufficient Residents, and Strong Communities. Programs funded through this grant are recognized as UWNCO impact partners.
The Small Sustaining Grant supports programs requesting $5,000 or less. These awards are distributed at the beginning of the funding cycle and, unlike the standard grants, do not have a formal reporting requirement. However, UWNCO will follow up to assess results. These programs must also align with the same Bold Impact Areas and will be promoted as funded partners by the organization.
Eligibility is limited to tax-exempt organizations and public agencies operating in one of the following counties in Ohio: Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Seneca, and Wyandot. UWNCO explicitly excludes funding for individuals, endowments, capital campaigns, fundraising activities, political entities, religious activities, and sports teams.
Applications must be submitted through the SmarterSelect platform. There is no mention of pre-application requirements, specific application questions, or additional guidance, though applicants may preview the form before submission. No specific contact information is listed in the document.
