Applications for the 2026-28 Funding Cycle will open in January 2026. Final funding decisions will be made in May 2026.
Prior to the application, interested nonprofit organizations much be approved through an interview process. If you are interested in applying on behalf of your nonprofit, please use the link below to schedule a time with Maura Penas, Director of Community Impact.
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County's Impact Fund invests community dollars in nonprofit agencies operating in Lancaster County that meet the community's greatest health and human services needs.
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County (UWLLC) has adopted the United Way Worldwide Impact Framework of Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Community Resiliency, and Financial Security.
Agencies must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for program funding:
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way is mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. At United Way, we help people overcome barriers to good health by improving access to quality health education and services, including maternal and child health, mental health support, and more.
Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. At United Way, we help children get off to a good start and empower youth to reach their full potential by breaking down barriers to success. We advance what works, including early childhood education, literacy development, access to a high-quality K-12 education, enrichment opportunities like afterschool and summer programs, college and career readiness, and family engagement, fostering a future where every young person can realize their dreams.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living that can sustain a family and build security for future generations. That's why we're helping hard working families make ends meet while connecting them with the education, financial tools, and job training opportunities to empower them to create a better, more sustainable future for themselves and their loved ones.
Every community deserves the opportunity to prosper. At United Way we work with our neighbors to build resilient communities that are ready for any challenge. Through initiatives in crisis response, homelessness prevention, food access, and disaster preparedness, we are strengthening the foundations of our community for a more sustainable and secure future.