Creating social change and opportunity for all isn’t easy. It takes every one of us, working together.
A key piece of mobilizing resources is getting them to the right people and place. Our funded partners and other partner nonprofits play an invaluable role in that equation.
Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, volunteers or purposeful programs to build your nonprofit, United Way is uniquely positioned to help you out.
United Way Quad Cities’ Community Investment Grant is a funding opportunity designed to support nonprofits and grassroots organizations working to improve outcomes in Youth Opportunity & Education; Financial Security & Workforce; and Healthy Community impact areas. We’re anticipating investing $4.5 million for this 3-year investment cycle.
Download the FY26 Community Impact Funding Request for Proposal (RFP) Guide for detailed guidance and information about our grant program.
UWQC’s Community Impact Team is available for questions and guidance throughout the application process.
Got a project or program that needs a little help from our community? Tap into our network of volunteers by adding your project to the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Hub. Post your volunteer opportunities, view current listings or register your organization to connect with dedicated volunteers in our community.
We believe being big into data can lead to big change. That’s why we keep an open communication channel with our funded partners to see how we can maximize our impact, together.
Reporting outcomes helps us sustainably move to create opportunity for everyone in the Quad Cities.
Agencies funded through the Community Impact Grant must submit three reports to demonstrate the impact of our investment:
Agencies funded through the AALS Strategic Grant must submit two reports to demonstrate the impact of our investment:
United Way Quad Cities will provide one-time funding for organizations working to address needs in the African American community and become part of the solution with an emphasis on education, income, and health.
We offer a variety of grants focused on making an impact in the areas of education, income and health.
Requests for Proposals will be accepted from local organizations serving Rock Island County, IL and/or Scott County, IA who align their work to support one of the following impact strategies:
How to Apply Tutorial
View a video and written tutorial on how to Create an Account, Log On and Apply for a Grant.
Requests for Proposals will be accepted from local organizations serving Rock Island County, IL and/or Scott County, IA who align their work to support one of the following impact strategies:
10/5/23
Request for Proposals (RFP) released to community
10/31/23
RFP due to UWQC by 4:30 p.m. Central Time
11/3/23
AALS Investment Committee volunteers receive RFPs to review
11/22/23
Evaluations due from reviewers
11/28/23
AALS Investment Recommendation Meeting
11/30/23
Funding recommendations reviewed/approved by AALS Advisory Committee
12/13/23
Funding recommendations reviewed/approved by UWQC Executive Committee
12/19/23
Award Announcements
How to Apply Tutorial
View a video and written tutorial on how to Create an Account, Log On and Apply for a Grant.
Volunteers serving on the AALS Investment Committee, click here to review submissions and access our review panelist toolkit.
Each agency will need to submit only ONE application for Phase 41 funding. Please submit the application and all attachments by June 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this application process, please feel free to contact Karrie Abbott at kabbott@unitedwayqc.org.
United Way Quad Cities is seeking proposals for grants for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing allocations of $75,126 for Rock Island County and $69,637 for Scott County.
The grants are federally funded and administered by United Way Quad Cities and are available to 501(c)3 nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government organizations that provide emergency food, shelter and rental assistance in Scott or Rock Island counties.
If you have any questions regarding this application process, please feel free to contact Karrie Abbott at kabbott@unitedwayqc.org
Creating social change and opportunity for all isn’t easy. It takes every one of us, working together.
A key piece of mobilizing resources is getting them to the right people and place. Our funded partners and other partner nonprofits play an invaluable role in that equation.
Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, volunteers or purposeful programs to build your nonprofit, United Way is uniquely positioned to help you out.
We appreciate your interest in seeking funding opportunities through United Way Quad Cities. We encourage you to check back periodically and sign up for notifications on potential future opportunities.
When you give to United Way, you are making a positive difference here in the Quad Cities. Your generous gift will fund programs and partnerships that help more of our neighbors thrive.
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