Community Investment

United Way of Kenosha County drives measurable change for people in need in the Kenosha County area. As a convener, collaborator and catalyst for change, our vision is to create a thriving community where adults and children have access to education, financial stability and good health, which are the building blocks to self-sufficiency and a high quality of life.

As part of that commitment, United Way of Kenosha County invests in high performing organizations that provide programs and services that align with our strategic priorities through a competitive grant process. All funding requests are reviewed annually by a group of community volunteers that make up the Community Investment Committee (CIC).

 

United Way of Kenosha County Community Investment Priorities

Education

Helping children, youth and adults achieve their potential

Academic Achievement

Community Engagement

UWKC Priority Outcomes:

  • Individuals improve academic achievement
  • Individuals demonstrate positive engagement at school and in their community.
Financial Stability

Promoting financial stability and independence

Employability/Life Skills

Savings and Asset Management

UWKC Priority Outcomes:

  • Individuals improve living and employability skills.
  • Individuals demonstrate management and acquisition of assets.
Health

Improving people’s health

Healthy Lifestyles

Safe Homes and Communities

UWKC Priority Outcomes:

  • Individuals demonstrate skills for healthy living.
  • Individuals access health and safety resources.

Education Programs

 

Boys & Girls Club logo

 

Kenosha Literacy Council logo

 

Women and Childrens Horizons logo

 

YMCA logo

Financial Security Programs

Housing resources

 

KHDS logo

 

KVM logo

 

shalom logo

 

Health Programs

 

hope council logo

 

 

kafasi logo

 

 

y logo

 

Women and Childrens Horizons logo

 

To learn more about the 2024-25 Community Impact Partners click on their logo

Applications Closed for the 2025/2026 Community Investment Grant Cycle

Application will open again on February 1st 2026

How to Apply

  • Must be a nonprofit status, 501(c)3 health or human services organizations
  • Must provide services to people residing in Kenosha County. 
  • Programs must align with at least one of UWKC’s priority areas.
  • Grant funding can be used for administrative, staffing and supply expenses required to support the program.
  • Organizations may apply for grants to support more than one program.
  • Grants cannot be used for capital expenditures such as building, plans, construction or renovation.
  • Reporting: Mid-year reports in January and year-end reports in July are required.
  • Applications must be completed through our online grant system.
  • Funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. 

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance related to UWKC’s online grant system, E-CImpact can be requested by contacting Jevon Claussen:

  • jclaussen@kenoshaunitedway.org
  • 262-671-2209.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

For more information on eligibility and the application review process please download the application guidelines below.