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Community Impact Grants: Strengthening Our Community Together
Marshall, MN – The United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is in the process of granting out funds for our 2025-26 Community Partners. These grants are a testament to our commitment to fostering a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community. By supporting diverse programs and agencies, we aim to address critical needs and create lasting positive change.
Community Impact Grants play a crucial role in our region by providing essential funding to local nonprofits. These grants enable organizations to implement programs that address pressing community issues, enhance the quality of life, and promote social equity. The impact of these grants extends beyond financial support; they also validate the missions of the recipient organizations and foster opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Last year, we are proud to support the following 10 agencies and their 14 impactful programs:
Junior Achievement
Lutheran Social Services – Meals and Meals on Wheels
Marshall Food4Kids
New Horizons – Crime Victims Service & Parenting Time Self Pay
SMSU Mustang Market
Prairie Five Community Action – Prairie Five Meals
ServeMN – Reading Corps
United Community Action Partnership – The Kitchen Table Food Shelf, The Refuge, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, & Youth Development Program.
SWWC Foundation for Innovation in Education
WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Program
These programs span various focus areas, including youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial security, and community resilience. Each program has been carefully selected based on its potential to impact on the lives of residents in our service area
significantly.
We seek dedicated volunteers to join our Community Impact Grant Review Panel. As a panel member, you will play a vital role in determining how our funds are invested back into the community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the decision-making process and ensure that our grants are allocated to programs with the most significant positive impact.
Volunteer responsibilities include reviewing grant proposals, participating in group interviews with applicants, and making funding recommendations to the UWSWMN Board of Directors.
Important Dates:
• Volunteer Orientation: April 16, 2025, from 3:30-5:00 pm
• Panel Reviews held between: April 29 - May 21, 2025
We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about making a difference and have the time to commit to this vital role. Your involvement will help shape the future of our community and ensure that our resources are used effectively to address local needs.
Together, we can create a brighter future for everyone in Southwest Minnesota. Join us in making a lasting impact!
For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://www.unitedwayswmn.org/community-impact-grant-panel-review-volun… or (507) 929-2273. For more information about the work of your local United Way, please visit UnitedWaySWMN.org.