Community Investment Grants (2027 Funding Cycle)
Who can apply: Applicant agency must be a 501(c)(3) or 170-c-1 organization; have written bylaws; non-discrimination policy; local Board of Directors or local Advisory Board if headquartered outside Lamar County; be headquartered or have an office in Lamar County; provide programs and services within Lamar County; be financially viable and provide an independent annual audit/review/compilation; have at least one staff person assigned at least half time; and sign and abide by the United Way funding agreement. United Way of Lamar County does not fund capital projects, formal education, equipment purchases, lobbying, or services primarily religious or political in nature.
Deadline: April 7, 2026 or April 8, 2026 - Letter of Intent meetings; April 24, 2026 - Letter of Intent and Grant Agreements due; May 1, 2026 - Grant applications sent out; June 5, 2026 - Grant applications due by noon; June 8, 2026 - Citizen Review Panel schedule posted; June 2026 - Site visits; July 8-9, 2025 listed for Citizen Review Panel interviews (appears to be a typo in the page).