Take the Nonprofit Needs Survey!
United Way is working to identify additional ways we can support you, our incredible nonprofit community, in the upcoming year and beyond. Our team, committee, and Board of Trustees is currently revisiting our Community Investments model- the various ways we support the community to determine how we can improve partnerships and support, to include, but not limited to, our proposed UWPC Nonprofit Center and other outreach opportunities. We do none of this work alone and we fully recognize that the adjustments we make affect the entire community. We want to work with you to help envision how we can better leverage supports and ensure resources are available and needs are met. LIVE UNITED is much more than a worldwide credo, it is the drive in which we return to because together we can truly accomplish great things.
This survey was designed to help provide a quick snapshot of needs which accompanies numerous conversations and observations over many years, a piece to the picture to make a collective impact for the greater good.
Community Investment Grant Opportunities
United Way of Pueblo County (UWPC) announces the availability of three open grant opportunities for Pueblo County nonprofit organizations. Local nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funds within UWPC’s four service priority areas: Economic Mobility and Opportunity, Youth Success, Crisis Intervention, and Nonprofit Capacity Development.
Community Investment Grant
- Grant funds are available to any nonprofit in Pueblo County meeting a critical community need that United Way does not currently fund. Any nonprofit agency with a 501(c)3 IRS designation may apply.
- Qualifying programs address a pressing, unmet need that can demonstrate a significant, measurable impact in one of United Way’s four service priority areas: Economic Mobility and Opportunity, Youth Success, Crisis Intervention, or Nonprofit Capacity Development. Range: up to $25,000. Below is the 2025-2026 Community Investments Timeline:
- February 3rd: Part 1 Application Opens – Short application to determine eligibility and alignment with funding priorities
- February 19th: Part 1 Application DUE by 5 pm
- March 3rd: Part I applicants will be notified either way; Part 2 applications open
- April 2nd: Part 2 applications DUE by 5 pm
- Week of May 5th: Agency interviews/site visits
- June 30th: Applications will be notified of funding award for the 2025-2026 grant cycle
Emergency Food & Shelter Program - Phase 41
The Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program has announced Pueblo County has been chosen to receive $74,289 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. United Way of Pueblo County will administer funds on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security - Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 41 to local organizations providing services in Pueblo County. Individuals in need of assistance may not apply directly for funds. Application deadline is Saturday, March 2 by 11:59pm.
Funding for Veteran Serving Organizations
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Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Pueblo County is proud to announce a special grant focused on veteran-serving organizations. This funding opportunity is open to any 501c3 nonprofit organizations that provide specific programs/services to veterans living in Pueblo County. Based on applications received, up to four grants will be awarded. A total of $10,000 is available for this grant opportunity ($2,500 - $10,000).
Timeline:
Grant Opens: Friday, November 11, 2023
Grant Closes: Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5pm (no late applications will be accepted)
Grant Award Announcement: January 15, 2024