2026-28 Requests for Proposals
The next funding cycle is July 1, 2026 thru June 30, 2028. The application process is by invitation only. Our funding decisions are based on our minimum requirements, through an equity lens and success toward our organizational goals.
Applications released January 2026, are due March 2026.
Site visits are in April 2026. Decisions made in May 2026. Allocation notifications made in June 2026.
Contact Bethany Raya with questions: 541-773-5339 or Email Bethany
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Our Grant Awards
Grant Awards 2021-22 . Grant Awards 2020-21 . Grant Awards 2017-19 . Grant Awards 2016-17
IMPACT AREAS
Increase High School Graduation
Family stabilization and independence
Maximize wellness
Remove barriers getting to work, school, & needed appointments
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION
OUR BELIEF:
At its core, United Way of Jackson County believes people are connected and interdependent. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We all win when children form healthy attachments through a loving family, when they succeed in school, graduate and make successful transitions to adult responsibilities. We all win when families are financially stable, when people have good health, and when people are engaged and connected.
We all win when people have transportation to pursue education, access medical services and work. Through our role as convener, facilitator and advocate, our goal is to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of problems. We believe in agility, flexibility and partnership to take advantage of opportunities and respond to our community.
This belief forms the foundation for our strategies for youth opportunities, financial mobility, healthy community and community resiliency.
UNITED WAY SITE VISIT:
As part of the United Way allocations process, a volunteer panel will visit each program applicant during the month of April. Panelists will ask questions as part of due diligence. A majority of your visit should be devoted to panelist questions.
EQUITY STATEMENT:
United Way works for youth opportunities, financial mobility, healthy communities, and community resiliency so every person in our community belongs.
United Way of Jackson County is steadfast in our commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient organization and community.
- We take the broadest possible view of diversity as we continue to learn and be inclusive.
- We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
- We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our work for youth opportunities, financial mobility, healthy communities, and community resiliency so every person in our community belongs.
- We believe that each United Way partner, donor, volunteer, advocate, employee, and person served must have equal access to solving community problems.
- We strive to include belonging practices at the center of our daily work.
- We commit to using these practices for our business, our communities, and our relationships. Join us in embracing belonging for every person and every family in our community.
REQUIRED MINIMUM STANDARDS:
To be eligible for affiliation with United Way of Jackson County, an agency it must meet all the criteria below. The agency must remain in compliance with the criteria at all times. All agency affiliations are subject to approval by the United Way of Jackson County board of directors.
- Be a 501(c) (3) organization or other tax exempt organization in business for two or more years.
- Be governed by a local board of directors or an independent governing body.
- Have a paid executive director or the demonstrated capacity for evaluation of continuity, responsibility, and accountability.
- Be primarily involved in providing programs that address education, personal financial stability, health, or transportation that serve people in Jackson County, Oregon.
- Maintain policies and practices for the protection and safety of vulnerable populations (children, people with disabilities and seniors) served by funded program.
- Maintain a nondiscrimination policy or plan that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or status as a person with disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
United Way Funded Partners are held responsible for following the agreements in contracts and reporting progress toward outcomes and goals from the logic models used in funding applications.
Use of United Way brand mark as a demonstration of the United Way partnership is encouraged.