While the United Way of Northwest Connecticut has not run a fundraising campaign since 2019, the incredible generosity and support of our donors have truly made a difference. Thanks to both our loyal supporters who continued to give and the new donors who joined us along the way, we are thrilled to share that United Way NWCT has $100,000 available for grant funding in 2026. We are excited to open the Letter of Inquiry application process to agencies that meet the following requirements:
Must be a 501 (c) 3 in good standing that provides programs in the United Way of Northwest Connecticut’s 26 town area: (Bantam, Barkhamsted, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge, East Canaan, Falls Village, Goshen, Harwinton, Lakeville, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Pine Meadow, Pleasant Valley, Riverton, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, West Cornwall, West Hartland, Winchester Center, Winsted)
Programs should align with United Way of Northwest Connecticut’s Community Impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Stability, and Community Resiliency, with a focus on, but not limited to, ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) individuals and families or others marginalized by systemic barriers. They should aim to enhance health and well-being, build financial security across generations, support youth in reaching their full potential, address pressing community needs and align with the following impact areas:
Healthy Community
NW CT is a supported and flourishing community where all individuals and families, regardless of their background, have equal access to resources and opportunities that enable them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Youth Opportunity
NW CT Children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Financial Security
All residents in NW CT have opportunities for economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families..
Letters of Inquiry will be reviewed by the end of March and invitations for organizations whose programs align with the United Way’s Impact areas with a focus around ALICE, will be invited to apply starting April 6, 2026.
Join us for an informational pre-application session on February 23, 2026, at 12:30pm. This session will provide valuable guidance, answer your specific questions, and help you assess the feasibility and potential impact of your proposed project.
Please contact:
Lisa Ferris, Executive Director
United Way of Northwest Connecticut
860-489-4131
