Community Impact Grants
Each year, Batavia United Way invests in high-quality programs to improve the lives of the residents of Batavia by increasing community resiliency, building a healthy community, expanding youth opportunity, and promoting financial security so that all can thrive.
Application portal opens February 1, 2026 and closes March 6, 2026.
Healthy Community
Improving health & well being for all
Examples: health access & equity, nutrition & food security, disease awareness & prevention, mental health support
Youth Opportunity
Helping young people realize their full potential
Examples: childcare, early childhood education, family engagement, literacy developement, college & career readiness
Financial Security
Expanding financial security to build a thriving future
Examples: adult education, job training, homeless prevention, public benefits access, financial education
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow
Examples: disaster relief & recovery, crisis hotline & support, environmental sustainability
Eligible Funding Requests
Nonprofit organizations interested in Batavia United Way funding must:
- Provide services for Batavia residents in one of Batavia United Way’s impact areas
- Qualify as a human service organization or tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
- Be able to submit a Federal 990
- Have an active, local board of directors comprised of nonpaid volunteers who meets at least quarterly
- Must provide services without discrimination
Ineligible Funding Requests
Organizations that provide programs or services described below are ineligible for Batavia United Way funding:
- Primarily political in nature
- Discriminate based on race, sex, gender, disability, religious affliation, or any other quality
- Provide services or programs limited solely to members of a particular religious group
- Sponsorships for events
Grant Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my organization need to be in Batavia to qualify?
Organizations do not need to be headquartered in Batavia to qualify; however, organizations must serve Batavia residents to be eligible for funding.
If my program is outside of the impact areas that United Way funds, can I still apply?
Funding decisions are based on aligning with the mission of Batavia United Way and its impact areas. If there is a question, please reach out to Batavia United Way to discuss your program before submitting an application.
How is funding determined?
Each year, the Community Impact Grant budget is determined based on funds raised through donations and fundraisers. Applications are reviewed, evaluated, and discussed by the allocations committee who then recommends the grant awards to the Batavia United Way Board of Directors. The grant allocation recommendations must be approved by the board. Funding is awarded based on need, the availability of funds, and evaluation/measurement of the community outcomes achieved by the program.