A strong community has a system of quality partners that are available to help people
We’re proud to partner with more than 30 organizations to address community challenges and deliver programs throughout the Wabash Valley. We are here to help provide funding opportunities and resources that can make progress on our bold goal and create a stronger community.
Available Grants
Fall 2025 Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health
UWWV is making available $175,000 to fund innovative programs and services that will improve the behavioral health of individuals or groups in our community. Specifically, grants will be awarded to:
•Deliver innovative programs and services that treat mental health and substance use disorders or expand existing programs/services that have track record for success.
•Promote awareness of and education on mental health and substance use disorders.
•Improve access and remove barriers to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and care.
Applicants should address at least one of the three goals listed above.
Examples of possible programs and services:
•Behavioral health education for youth.
•Behavioral health programs and services that train others (train the trainer).
•Behavioral health services that are conducted through a partnership between a nonprofit and another organization.
•Programs/services that help individuals/groups overcome barriers that prevent them from getting help. Barriers might include transportation, childcare, knowledge of available services, etc.
TWO APPLICATION TRACKS ARE AVAILABLE
UWWV is offering two types of grant applications and awards for this investment. Applicants must choose one of the two grant funding tracks:
2025 Impact Grant
Impact Grant: Minimum award $10,001, Maximum award of $40,000
($20,000 per year over two years)
- Awards respond to needs that are more complex or must be addressed over time.
- Prospects must follow Impact Grant Track
LOI/Stewardship Package Meeting is October 2nd.
Organizations interested in submitting an LOI package are strongly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Michele Bennett @ 812.235.6287 or [email protected] .
2025 Mini Grant
Mini-Grant: Minimum award $1000, Maximum award of $10,000
- Awards respond to small, targeted, time-sensitive funding needs
- Application process and timeline is shorter; the application has fewer steps
- Must expend funds within one year
The Success By 6 Council, supported by the Natalie Pugh Memorial Professional Development fund, is looking to help fulfill the need for trained early childhood education teachers with the development of their Early Childhood Education Credential Assistance Program (CAP). This program has made $30,000 available to provide an incentive award payment for qualified applicants to help them attain their Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field. Additionally, United Way will offer an incentive payment to ECE programs supporting their employees as they attain their education.
This United Way funding will be provided to eligible qualifying applicants and their employers according to their level of credential attainment. This program supports individuals as an additional direct monetary incentive to complete their education and as an incentive payment to assist the individual’s early childhood education program employer as they support their employees to help them attain their educational goals. The incentive funding will range from $500 – $2,000 based on the credential or degree type.
Students must apply before their last semester of schooling. Check out the full details and application below for more information.
The Professional Development Grant Program, supported by the Natalie Pugh Memorial Professional Development fund, gives financial aid for attendance at continuing education programs for child care providers/early education professionals that work with children ages 0-6.
For access to E-CImpact in order to upload your application please contact Michele Bennett at [email protected] or 812-235-6287.
