Community Investment Grant

2025 United Way Grant Applications are now closed!

Our Grant Cycle is currently in the review process for the 2025 Fall CIC Grant Cycle.

What We’re Looking For: We invite nonprofit organizations in Howard and Tipton Counties to apply for programs and/or projects that promote the Mission of United Way. This is an incredible opportunity to receive financial support for programs and projects that aim to make a positive impact in our community.

United Way Mission Statement: United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties brings our community together to provide advocacy, service, and giving opportunities to empower all people with health, education, and financial stability.

Grant Details:

  • Funding: Requested amount may NOT exceed 60% of the total cost of the

    program/project.

  • Eligibility & Guidelines:

    • All non-profits serving Howard and Tipton Counties are encouraged to apply.

    • No partial grant requests will be awarded.

    • No back-funding for programs/projects that occur prior to the announcement of awarded grants (September 2025).

    • If funding is awarded, nonprofit organizations are required to provide a report to United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties with updates of the program/project.

*More details regarding reporting will be included in grant agreements for awarded organizations.

  • Application Process: Visit howardandtiptonunitedway.org on or after June 11, 2025 to complete your Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent will request details of your organization and a summary, total cost & requested funding for the program/project. After your Letter of Intent is reviewed, you will be contacted by United Way Director of Community Impact and Engagement, Morgan Quinn, with next steps.

    • Letter of Intent: Now Closed.

    • Application: Now Closed.

    • Grant Recipients will be announced September 2025.

Informational Sessions Have Now Passed.

• June 18, 2025, 9:30-10am

Location: United Way of Howard & Tipton Counties (125 N Buckeye St. Kokomo, IN 46901)

• June 18, 2025, 12:30-1:00pm

Location: Tipton County Foundation (1020 W Jefferson St. Tipton, IN 46072)

Drop-in Opportunity for Questions/Guidance have now passed.

  • July 8th 11-12:30

    Location: United Way of Howard & Tipton Counties

    (125 N Buckeye St. Kokomo, IN 46901)

*Feel free to reach out to Morgan Quinn at any time with questions and/or to schedule a time to meet.

Questions?

Contact United Way Director of Community Impact and Engagement, Morgan Quinn, at

mquinn@howardandtiptonunitedway.org or 765-457-4357 ext. 1008.