United Way of Rutland County raises funds on an annual cycle to invest into programs that help to address the most critical areas of need in our community. Our board and staff of UWRC work closely with local partners to make informed decisions relative to where funds can have the biggest impact, with an overall focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Community Impact Grant application process is the main system for distributing these funds!

At United Way of Rutland County, we invest in our local organizations. All of the funds we raise in Rutland County, stay in Rutland County. 

All Rutland County nonprofit (501c3) agencies are invited to submit proposals for projects or programs that will address issues within one or more of United Way of Rutland County’s Community Impact focus areas: Health, Education, and Financial Stability. Community Impact Committee members consist of local volunteers with backgrounds in our three pillars of focus that are actively involved in the Rutland Community. Our committees carefully review applications alongside our board of directors to determine grantees through a collaborative decision-making process. Once funding is awarded, the UWRC team thoughtfully works with grantees to promote program success and serves as a resource to ensure program implementation!

At United Way of Rutland County, we understand the nature of today’s grant processes. We recognize that our local non-profits rely on grant funding for many of their projects and programs that directly serve our Rutland community members most in need. Grant processes can often be complex, time consuming, confusing, require strict parameters to qualify, and have long waiting periods when it comes to funding timelines.

Our grant process is designed to provide a concise, inclusive, and exclusive grant opportunity for our local organizations. 

If you are a qualified 501c-3 nonprofit agency in Rutland County and you are interested in applying for one of our grants, join us for our virtual Q&A session. 2025-26 Session TBD. To view our virtual Q&A session from May 10, 2024 click here!