Letter of Intent Process Now Open
We are pleased to announce that our Letter of Intent (LOI) process is now open for our upcoming Spring 2025 Community Impact Cycle for eligible 501(c)(3) health and human service nonprofit organizations.
This is the first step in our grant application process and provides organizations the opportunity to briefly share their mission, programs, and funding needs. We welcome proposals that align with our commitment to supporting initiatives that align with our funding priorities of healthy community, financial security and youth opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 501(c)(3) health and human service nonprofit status
- Programs focused on healthy community, financial security and youth opportunity
- Providing services in Lackawanna County
Key Dates:
- LOI Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025 5:00 pm
- Organizations selected to submit a full proposal will be notified by November 26, 2025
- Full applications for those programs selected will be available by December 8, 2025
All new organizations applying for funding must meet with a United Way staff prior to submitting a LOI.
Access the Portal:
For more information please contact Stephanie Miller smiller@uwlc.net (570)343-1267 ext. 225.
E-C Impact
e-C Impact is United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike’s online system for managing our Community Impact process. Through e-C Impact, agencies submit applications for various funding opportunities including annual fund distributions and grants as well as providing reports and accountability documents.
Community volunteers who participate on Community Impact Fund Distribution Committees and other funding review panels also have electronic access to agency and program information to assist in their decision making.