Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving eligible locations to support general operations and programming. Applicants must provide services in the areas of education, health, and human services. Eligible applicants are those serving the following locations and zip codes: Dennison, 55018; Dundas, 55019; Faribault, 55021; Kilkenny, 56052; Lonsdale, 55046; Montgomery, 56069; Morristown, 55052; Nerstrand, 55053; Northfield, 5505;7 Warsaw, 55087; and Webster, 55088.

In 2022, Rice County Area United Way will also be looking to provide grants that 1) help level the playing field so all Rice County residents, regardless of income, race, religion, gender or sexual preference, have equal opportunities to better their lives and contribute to others’ 2) help people take steps toward stability and independence. 

Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization or program helps solve the need, and explain how it measures results. This year Rice County Area United Way is also seeking to fund grants that improve equity in the community and the organizations that serve the community, and will be seeking to fund grants that help people take steps toward stability and independence.