Each year, funds are raised in the community and subsequently granted back out to nonprofits that are serving individuals and families living in Alamance County. A diverse team of community volunteers vet the applications and make funding recommendations to the United Way of Alamance County's Board of Directors. Priority will be given to evidence-based programs that demonstrate strong collaboration with local nonprofits. Proposals must actively respond to the unique needs of Alamance County residents, with a specific focus on supporting the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population.
2027 Community Investment Grants
United Way of Alamance County (UWAC) is seeking Letters of Intent from nonprofit agencies providing services that advance Youth Opportunity and Financial Security for individuals and families in Alamance County. These grant investments aim to support programs that help children and youth succeed academically and socially, equip individuals and families with tools for long-term financial stability, and/or address critical community needs in alignment with UWAC’s mission to mobilize resources and partner with the community to improve lives.
Grant Workshop
Interested applicants are required to attend at least one virtual grant workshop.
- June 15, 2026 at 9:00am – Access the virtual workshop here: https://bit.ly/UWAC-CIG
- June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm – Access the virtual workshop here: https://bit.ly/UWAC-CIG
These sessions will provide guidance on funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
Please review the full RFP for funding availability, eligibility criteria and grant timeline.
If you have questions, please contact Tara Nager at tnager@uwalamance.org or (336) 525-5422.
2026 Community Investment Grant Allocations
United Way of Alamance County is proud to announce the distribution of $120,000 in grant funds to 16 local nonprofits for the 2026 calendar year. Driven by our community, for our community, we partnered with more than 15 local volunteers who dedicated their time to review applications and guide these funding recommendations.
Where the Funding Goes
Our 2026 grants are strategically invested in key areas to foster financial stability, housing security, and workforce development across Alamance County:
- Adult Education, Job Training, & Career Pathways: $56,000
- Eviction Prevention & Housing Retention: $20,000
- Financial Education & Coaching: $17,500
- Emergency Rental, Mortgage, & Utility Assistance: $15,000
- Housing Navigation & Case Management: $11,500
The agencies receiving Community Investment Grant funding for the 2026 calendar year include: Alamance Dream Center, Alamance ElderCare, Benevolence Farm, Burlington Development Corporation, First Presbyterian Church’s Furniture Ministry, Freedom's Hope Compassionate Ministries, It Takes A Village Project, Junior Achievement of the Triad, Legal Aid of North Carolina, OE Enterprises, Open Door Clinic of Alamance County, SAFE Alamance, Sustainable Alamance, The Salvation Army of Alamance County, Valores, and Women's Resource Center in Alamance County.
Our Decision Principles
- Equity is non-negotiable: We prioritize decisions that reduce disparities and remove systemic barriers, especially for communities historically excluded from opportunity.
- Lived experience leads: We center the voices of people directly impacted by poverty in planning, funding, and evaluation - not as advisors alone, but as partners in decision-making.
- Invest where impact is measurable and meaningful: We direct resources toward strategies that show clear potential to improve youth opportunity, financial security, health, and long-term resilience.
- Community solutions over institutional convenience: We support approaches that respond to real community needs, even when they require adapting traditional systems or practices.
- Collaboration multiplies impact: We prioritize partnerships that strengthen the ecosystem of support in Alamance County rather than isolated efforts.
- Prevention and resilience over crisis response alone: We balance urgent needs with long-term investments that reduce future harm and build stability for families.
- Stewardship with courage: We use donor and community resources responsibly while being willing to fund innovation and address root causes, not just symptoms.