2025-2026 United Way Grant Application for Beltrami County Non-Profits
Application Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00pm
United Way impact areas open to funding are:
Youth Opportunity (Education) – Preparing young people to realize their potential from cradle to career
Examples: childcare and early childhood education, in-school, after-school, and summer learning, family engagement, literacy development, college and career readiness
Financial Stability (Basic Needs) – Creating a stronger financial future for every generation
Examples: adult education, job training, and career pathways, financial education and coaching, food security, homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and homeownership, benefits access
Healthy Community (Health) – Improving health and wellbeing for all
Examples: healthcare access, maternal and child health, health spaces and physical activity, mental health support, substance misuse, recovery, and prevention
Please review the BASIC CONDITIONS OF FUNDING to ensure your agency qualifies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. For additional questions about the grant or grant process, contact Annie at annie@unitedwaybemidji.org or (218) 444-8929.
CLICK HERE to be directed to the application.
2025-2026 United Way Grant Application for Clearwater County Non-profits
Application Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025, 4:00pm
Please review the BASIC CONDITIONS OF FUNDING to ensure your agency qualifies.
Completed applications must be emailed to grants@unitedwaybemidji.org. Questions about the grant or grant process should be directed to Annie at annie@unitedwaybemidji.org or (218) 444-8929.
Funding for this cycle comes from dollars raised in Clearwater County in 2024’s Campaign for the Community. Grantees who are awarded funds can expect awards in the range of $500-$5,000, depending on the number of awardees.
Grant Application (word document): Clearwater County Grant Application
2025-2026 United Way Grant Application for Hubbard County Non-profits
Application Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025, 4:00pm
Please review the BASIC CONDITIONS OF FUNDING to ensure your agency qualifies.
Completed applications must be emailed to grants@unitedwaybemidji.org. Questions about the grant or grant process should be directed to Annie at annie@unitedwaybemidji.org or (218) 444-8929.
Funding for this cycle comes from dollars raised in Hubbard County in 2024’s Campaign for the Community. Grantees who are awarded funds can expect awards in the range of $500-$5,000, depending on the number of awardees.
Grant Application (word document): Hubbard County Grant Application
United Way Community Response Grant
Open to non-profits in Beltrami, Hubbard, and Clearwater Counties
The Community Response Grant is designed to respond swiftly in support of non-profit organizations that are serving the escalating needs of our communities by providing funds to help solve short-term emerging needs and programs. Our expertise in community partnerships, resources, and connections ensure we are addressing the most pressing needs to keep our region strong and balanced. There is no set grant cycle, agencies may only submit one grant application per calendar year and the application should address the timeframe that the funds will be expended.
Grant Application (word document): Community Response Grant Application
CLOSED - Housing Trust Fund Pre-Application for Construction/Development
Open to developers planning to build or expand housing in Beltrami County
The Housing Trust Fund Pre-Application for construction/ development projects is now open. The United Way of Bemidji Area, in partnership with Beltrami County, is soliciting proposals from qualified entities to address the need for housing solutions within our community. This Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to support development projects that enhance housing availability, affordability, and accessibility for individuals and families in Beltrami County. Applications are accepted now through January 31st at 5 PM.
Submitting a pre-application does not guarantee acceptance to receive funds from the HTF. Your pre-application will be reviewed, and you will be notified whether you have been invited to proceed or declined.
Housing Trust Fund Pre-Application: LINKED HERE