The 2026 Agency Application for Funding is Now OPEN

September 22, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Links to the application workspace and the official application can be found at the bottom of this page. Please review all information below before you begin an application. If you have any questions, contact us at j mcnulty@uwwec.org.

Our Objectives

The United Way of West Ellis County seeks to improve quality of life in the communities we serve through effective programs in our key focus areas:

Healthy Community
Youth Opportunity
Financial Security
Community Resiliency

Learn more about our mission and current supported programs/agencies.

Key Dates at a Glance: 2026 Applications

September 22, 2025……………………Grant Applications Open
October 2, 2025..................................Grant Writing Workshop (3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m._
October 24, 2025 …………….....……Applications Close
November 6, 2025…………………..Allocations Panel
December 2025 ...........Grant Notifications
January 2026 - December 2026…...….Grant Period

Organizations and Grants We Consider

Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units performing service in the areas of health, human services, or education will be considered for grants. Grants may be given to support an organization’s operations and/or active programs providing direct services to those in need during the fiscal year (Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026) within our service areas of West Ellis County, Texas.

Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization helps solve the need and how it measures results, and quantify the organization’s success. The United Way of West Ellis County will consider quantifiable outcomes, not simply activities, when reviewing applications.

We give priority consideration to programs that serve the greatest need and help the greatest number of community members in our areas of focus. We look for applicants to demonstrate how their programs serve those in need and solve problems in our community.

Organizations that have not received funding United Way of West Ellis County in the past may apply. Past grants are no guarantee of future funding.

We will NOT consider grants for:

Capital projects
Endowments
Organizations that espouse political or religious advocacy as part of their services

How to Approach Our Grant Application

Our application is designed through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.

Please note that there are several sections of the grant application:

Agency Information
Agency Impact
Provided Services and Programs
Governance and Operations
Campaign and Fundraising
Grant Proposal
You will also be required to attach certain documents noted in the application.

Application Process

The grant application link is located at the bottom of this page. As mentioned above, this year's application will be completed through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.

Once the application is submitted, you will be unable to change/edit your responses. After the application window has closed, your agency will be contacted via the email address listed on the application to schedule a time for the allocation hearing.

Applications are available between September 22, 2025 - October 24, 2025.

Grant Writing Workshop

New this year, the United Way of West Ellis County will be hosting a grant writing workshop to provide additional information and support for those who choose to submit an application. The workshop will be conducted on Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Navarro College in Midlothian. We highly recommend that those applying send a representative to this workshop. Our goal at UWWEC is to set each agency up for success when completing not only their grant application but also being able to capitalize on the 10-15 minute interview with the Board of Directors on November 6.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2026 funding is Friday, October 24, 2025 by 11:59pm.

Allocations Panel

We ask that each applicant be available for questions from our allocations panels. Please be sure someone at a top level in your organization can meet for 10 to 15 minutes to present their proposal to the UWWEC Board of Directors and Staff on November 6, 2025 at Navarro College in Midlothian. We will schedule and communicate the panel time slots during the last week of October so that you can plan accordingly for November 6.

Grant Agreement

We view this relationship as a partnership and look forward to working with you. If selected to receive funding, you will be required to sign documentation to accept a grant.

Application Workspace

This year's application will be completed through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.

Apply for a Grant