The Thriving Community Fund invests in innovative local programs and projects that strengthen connections, expand opportunities, and improve quality of life for people throughout Racine County. These efforts advance United Way's Community Impact Agenda.
This is a competitive fund and requests that meet requirements are not guaranteed funding. United Way of Racine County reserves the right to adjust the fund structure at any time.
Application Process and Fund Timeline
All applicants must submit request using our online grants management system, eCImpact, https://agency.e-cimpact.com/login.aspx?org=53355U. For instructions on how to register and set up your organization’s profile on eCImpact, contact MaryBeth Kallio at mkallio@unitedwayracine.org. We strongly recommend bookmarking this site for ease of access. Also, please add admin@e-cimpact.com to your email contacts as email communications regarding the proposal will be sent from this email address.
If you are a current grantee who is proposing a new or additional program, contact MaryBeth to have a new program added to your profile.
Requests should demonstrate thorough planning that will result in successful implementation.
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The minimum request amount for the Thriving Community Fund is $1,000.
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The maximum request amount for the Thriving Community Fund is $10,000.
To be considered for funding through the Thriving Community Fund, organizations must be in good standing with all current and previous United Way of Racine County’s funded programs and projects. Good standing includes having no overdue or outstanding reports, returning any unspent funds as required and demonstrating satisfactory progress toward the timelines, deliverables and requirements of active funding agreements.
To remain eligible for funding consideration, organizations must continue to meet all eligibility requirements throughout the application, review, and grant period.
You can see the full application and reporting requirements by downloading the fund information, including application questions, as a Word doc or PDF. Questions can be directed to Community Investment Director MaryBeth Kallio via email mkallio@unitedwayracine.org or by calling (262) 898.2247.
Reporting Requirements
Grantees are required to submit a report within 60 days of the completion of the program. Additional reporting requirements may be stipulated in funding agreement. Late and/or incomplete reports will negatively impact the organization’s eligibility for future United Way of Racine County funding. Information included in this report will be shared with United Way staff, board and community investment volunteers, and may also be included in United Way reports, media and publications. All reporting is completed on eCImpact.