United Way of Weld County (UWWC) is proud to announce the awarding of $650,000 in grants to local nonprofit agencies as part of its 2025–2026 Collective Impact Fund. These grants will support initiatives that address key community priorities in cradle to career support and household stability.
This year, 51 qualifying applications were submitted by 46 nonprofit organizations, representing a total funding request of $1.37 million—more than double the funds available. The awarded grants support programs that align with United Way’s four strategic initiative areas: Aging Well, Reading Great by 8, Thrive by 25, and Weld’s Way Home.
“We are incredibly inspired by the quality and depth of the applications we received,” said Melanie Woolman, president and CEO of United Way of Weld County. “This process is a true testament to the Collective Impact process and how United Way can leverage funding to support our partners who do amazing work throughout the county.”
Each funding application underwent a thorough, community-centered review process. A panel of volunteer reviewers—composed of nonprofit leaders, educators, public sector professionals, and United Way staff—assessed the proposals for alignment with UWWC’s mission, effectiveness, and potential for measurable impact.
The 2025–2026 Collective Impact Fund Review Board included:
- Ernest Cienfuegos-Baca, United Way of Weld County
- Ty Lamm, United Way of Weld County
- Carla Ikenouye, Greeley Interfaith Association
- Elena Rosenfeld, High Plains Library District
- Kelly Jackson, Aims Community College
- Karin Crandall, Weld County Human Services
- Staci Moffatt, City of Greeley Homeless Solutions
- Deb Callies, City of Greeley Homeless Solutions
- Anthony Asmus, United Way of Weld County Board of Directors
Final awards were allocated across all four initiative areas, with 38% of the total funding supporting Weld’s Way Home (addressing homelessness), 25% supporting Thrive by 25 (youth success), 21% for Aging Well, and 16% for Reading Great by 8 (early childhood education and resources).
United Way of Weld County remains committed to driving Collective Impact—aligning local efforts around shared goals, data-informed decisions, and collaborative solutions. These grants are a tangible example of that commitment and a step forward in building a stronger, more resilient Weld County.
For more information about United Way’s Collective Impact work or to learn how to support these efforts, visit www.unitedway-weld.org.
