Local grant-making, lasting change.

We are proud to support our fellow Mat-Su nonprofits through our Community Impact Grant program. We are very excited to announce that the application for our 2026 Community Impact Grants is OPEN!

TO APPLY:

 

UWMS Community Impact grants support local nonprofits and initiatives that are working to improve lives and make a meaningful impact across the Mat-Su Borough.

Application guidelines and overview information:

  • Must be a Mat-Su based 501 c3 nonprofit
  • Requests are limited to $7,500 per agency
  • Please submit a letter of interest and:
    • Describe alignment with an UWMS Strategic Focus Area: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security or Community Resiliency
    • Project/Program Overview
    • Detailed Budget Request
  • Limited to five pages total

Please submit a Request Letter via email by April 30, 2026 to give@unitedwaymatsu.org.

Awards contingent on availability of funds.

United Way of Mat-Su is proud and honored to be able to provide support for critical programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that contribute to our community’s health, wellness, safety and development.

Questions? Please email give@unitedwaymatsu.org or call (907)745-5822.