United Way of Alamance County annually funds local agencies providing programs and services that align with our mission. The application process takes place from August - October, and funding is distributed January - December each year.
2026 Application Important Dates:
- August 18, 2025: Applications Open in Community Force Grant Portal
- August 21, 2025: Grant applicant training at 9am via zoom - please register*
- August 27, 2025: Grant application training at 12pm via zoom - please register*
- September 19, 2025 : Applications Due by 5pm in Community Force Grant Portal
- September 29 - October 29, 2025: Site Visits
- December 19, 2025 : Funding notifications issued
* Interested applicants only need to attend one training.
Please review the full RFP before submitting your application.
Application PDF | Application Word Template | Budget Excel Template
Funding Availability:
- Maximum request: $15,000
- Requests exceeding $15,000 will not be considered.
- Requests exceeding $15,000 will not be considered.
- Funding period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- UWAC reserves the right to fund proposals at a lower amount than requested.
General Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a qualifying governmental or faith-based entity.
- Only one application per Federal EIN will be accepted.
- Applicants must be established in providing programs and services for at least 3 years and have one full fiscal year of financials.
- Applying organizations must have an updated agency listing on NC 211
- Programs must address housing or financial security through direct services, prevention efforts, or system-level initiatives.
- Programs should be based on local data and serve individuals living in Alamance County.
- Programs may be established or new and funding requests may include staff salary costs.
- Applying organizations must be in good standing with applicable reporting, financial, and legal requirements.
- Preference is given to agencies that:
- Actively work to eliminate disparities with an equity lens
- Engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized
- Have intentional strategies to reach vulnerable, underserved, or marginalized populations
- Collaborate with other initiatives or nonprofits
Focus Areas:
Funding priority areas include but are not limited to:
- Eviction prevention and housing retention
- Emergency rental, mortgage, or utility assistance
- Housing navigation and case management
- Affordable housing and home ownership
- Financial education and coaching
- Adult education, job training, and career pathways
If you have questions, please contact Tara Nager at tnager@uwalamance.org or 336-525-5422.