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COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDING
2026 GRANT  

The United Way for Cortland County (UWCC) is pleased to announce the Community Impact Funding grant award winners for the January–December 2026 funding cycle, supporting vital Cortland County programs that strengthen individuals and families.

 

For the 2026 cycle, UWCC funding has been awarded to ten programs representing eight community agencies, following a competitive, community-driven allocations process. Applications were reviewed by UWCC’s grant scoring committee using rigorous criteria focused on community needs, program management, and effective outcomes.

 

UWCC is proud to continue partnering with several returning funded programs, including:

  • Comprehensive Emergency Feeding Services (Salvation Army of Cortland)

  • Cortland Child Care Program – Here We Grow (YWCA Cortland)

  • Mentoring, Bridges for Kids—(YWCA Cortland)

  • Getting Ahead Adult Education Program (CAPCO)

  • Family and Community Services Emergency Assistance (Catholic Charities)

  • After School and Summer Youth Programs (Salvation Army of Cortland)

  • Access to Health (FPSCNY)

 

UWCC also welcomes three new programs joining its funded partners in 2026:

  • The Doula Partnership of Cortland County (SVHC)

  • After School Program (Cortland Collective Impact Initiatives)

  • Membership for All (YMCA Cortland)

 

 

Community Impact Funding is made possible by the kindness and generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses in Cortland County.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Grant Cycle has closed for 2025.

The next cycle will be open in October 2026 for January-February 2027 Funding

CURRENT FUNDED PARTNERS:

Access Our Online Grant Portal
For Follow-Ups and Reporting

GRANT INFORMATION

Below is the January-February 2026 UWCC funding cycle's information for reference.​

Every year's application includes updates and revisions to continually improve our grant process, impact goals, and evaluations. 

Please make note of evolving language and funding strategies. 

Reference ALICE Data HERE

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United Way for Cortland County
50 Clinton Avenue
Cortland, New York 13045

607-756-5639

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