United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties Grant

The United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties manages a recurring grant opportunity designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to further the community’s well-being through impactful programs and projects. The 2025 Fall CIC Grant Cycle has recently concluded its application period and is now in the review phase. This opportunity was targeted at nonprofit organizations operating within Howard and Tipton Counties, Indiana. The mission of the United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties emphasizes community collaboration to promote health, education, and financial stability for all residents. The grant aligns with this mission by supporting initiatives that deliver measurable improvements across these core focus areas. Organizations were invited to submit a Letter of Intent beginning June 11, 2025, detailing their proposed program or project, including its total cost and the amount of funding requested. A critical funding constraint specified that applicants could not request more than 60% of the total cost of their program or project. This matching element was mandatory, and no partial or back-funding was permitted. Programs or projects must commence only after the award announcements, which are scheduled for September 2025. The guidelines further stipulated that funded organizations must submit program or project updates as part of ongoing reporting responsibilities, with further specifics to be outlined in the grant agreement provided to recipients. The submission process began with the Letter of Intent via the United Way’s website, followed by direct engagement with the Director of Community Impact and Engagement, Morgan Quinn. Morgan served as the primary point of contact throughout the cycle, facilitating next steps for applicants whose letters were accepted. All interested parties were encouraged to attend optional informational sessions that took place on June 18, 2025, in Kokomo and Tipton, and to take advantage of a drop-in support session on July 8, 2025. The opportunity was clearly framed as competitive and limited to nonprofit organizations actively serving the two-county area. Specific eligibility requirements excluded any requests for retroactive funding and emphasized geographic and organizational alignment with the United Way's mission. Final funding decisions are anticipated in September 2025. While the current cycle has closed, the program is considered recurring, suggesting that a new cycle is expected in the following year, based on the annual cadence. All inquiries related to this funding opportunity were directed to Morgan Quinn, Director of Community Impact and Engagement at United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties, who could be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 765-457-4357, extension 1008. The United Way’s structured approach to community investment ensures that awarded funds support impactful programs that align with strategic priorities across health, education, and financial stability.

Do not request more than 60% of project cost; no back-funding allowed