Partner With United Way: Funding Opportunities
501(c)3 Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for United Way of Davidson County funding must meet eligibility requirements and complete the required steps outlined below.
Eligibility
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Serve residents of Davidson County
- Meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the One Page Guide
Please review the One Page Guide carefully to determine eligibility before moving forward.
Required Training
All organizations interested in applying for funding are required to attend a Grant Applicant Training Session.
Training Date: July 17, 2026
To request an invitation to the training or to ask questions, please contact: tammydalton@uwdavidson.org
Letter of Intent (LOI)
- LOI Opens: July 17, 2026 Apply Here!
- LOI Due: August 7, 2026
The Letter of Intent is the first step in the funding process and is required for consideration.
Application for Funding
- Organizations that successfully complete the Letter of Intent and meet eligibility requirements will receive:
- An email invitation will be sent to qualifying organizations to start the United Way Application for Funding
- Detailed instructions on next steps in the funding process
Only organizations that complete the LOI will be considered to submit a full funding application.
Application Login instructions
Watch a short instructional video on creating an account and saving drafts.
All applicants are required to have or create an account to complete and submit your application. Keep your user name and password handy so that you can "save a draft" and return to complete your submission. Also this user name and password will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications.
- LOGIN HERE (If you already have a user name and password)
- CREATE AN ACCOUNT (New users only - Recommend using your Agency Name as your User Name - watch for an email to set your password, check spam)
- RESET YOUR PASSWORD (if your email has been used previously, you can reset your password)
- LOGOUT (Be sure to log out once you have saved your draft or submitted your application)
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Do not leave any blanks; enter N/A if not applicable.