Grant Opportunities

LIVE UNITED Mini-Grants provide a streamlined funding process for programs serving Walla Walla and Columbia counties. We offer two mini-grant cycles each year, in the fall and spring, to support organizations making an impact in our communities.

Application Details
Please review the information below for eligibility guidelines and the application timeline. Only completed applications submitted by 12:00 noon on May 16, 2025, will be considered.

Mini-Grant awards are subject to available funding. Applicants must clearly outline the intended use of funds in a budget format. United Way of the Blue Mountains reserves the right to decline or adjust funding requests.

Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Programs and/or events must focus on Health, Education, or Financial Stability, supporting families and the developmental needs of children.
The applying organization must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit at the time of application. Organizations with pending tax-exempt status will not be eligible.
The organization must have a physical presence in or serve residents of Walla Walla and/or Columbia counties, WA.

Application Timeline For Spring Mini Grants
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, May 16, 2025
Review by United Way Board of Directors: May 20, 2025
Grant Awards Announced: Friday, May 23, 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

United Way of the Blue Mountains offers two annual grant cycles to support organizations serving our communities:

Spring Community Grants – Supporting programs in Umatilla and Morrow counties
Fall Mini-Grants – Supporting programs in Walla Walla and Columbia counties

Application Details For Spring Community Grants
Please review the information below for eligibility guidelines and the application timeline. Only completed applications submitted by 12:00 noon on May 16, 2025, will be considered.

Grant awards are contingent upon available funding. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the intended use of funds in a budget format. United Way of the Blue Mountains reserves the right to decline or adjust funding requests.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for funding, organizations must meet the following requirements:

Provide health, welfare, charitable, or character-building services that fulfill an identified community need.
Offer direct, tangible services to residents of Umatilla and/or Morrow counties.
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing in Oregon, with tax-exempt status for at least two years.
Have an active Board of Directors that governs without pay, meets regularly, and demonstrates administrative and fiscal responsibility.
Ensure no more than 80% of total agency revenues come from government sources (unless the program seeking funding is fully separate, auditable, and meets this requirement).
Provide services without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, or national origin.
Demonstrate strong financial and organizational management.
Align with community priorities and address service gaps identified through community-wide assessments.
Be willing to conduct a United Way fundraising campaign among staff, volunteers, and board members.
Application Requirements for First-Time Applicants
New organizations must submit the following documentation:

501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter
Most recent IRS Form 990
Independent Audit (if total organization revenues exceed $500,000)
Independent Financial Review (if revenues total less than $500,000)
Current Board of Directors list (including names, titles, businesses, addresses, and phone numbers)
Important Notes
Organizations with a primary focus on education/awareness, political, religious, arts, cultural, mainstream medical, recreational activities, construction, job training, or services deemed as the primary responsibility of the government will not be considered for funding.

Application Timeline
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, May 16, 2025
Review by United Way Board of Directors: May 20, 2025
Grant Awards Announced: Friday, May 23, 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
 

LIVE UNITED Mini-Grants – Baker, Union, and Wallowa Counties
United Way of the Blue Mountains is pleased to offer LIVE UNITED Mini-Grants, providing a streamlined funding process for programs serving Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties in Oregon. We offer two mini-grant cycles each year, in the fall and spring, to support organizations making a meaningful impact in our communities.

Application Details
Please review the information below for eligibility guidelines and the application timeline. Only completed applications submitted by 12:00 noon on May 16, 2025, will be considered.

Mini-Grant awards are subject to available funding. Applicants must clearly outline the intended use of funds in a budget format. United Way of the Blue Mountains reserves the right to decline or adjust funding requests.

Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Programs and/or events must focus on Health, Education, or Financial Stability, supporting families and the developmental needs of children.
The applying organization must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit at the time of application. Organizations with pending tax-exempt status will not be eligible.
The organization must have a physical presence in or serve residents of Baker, Union, and/or Wallowa counties, Oregon.
 

Application Timeline for Spring Mini-Grants
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, May 16, 2025
Review by United Way Board of Directors: May 20, 2025
Grant Awards Announced: Friday, May 23, 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions or more information, please contact United Way of the Blue Mountains.