Powering Progress Together: The Grants for Good Fund

Your generosity fuels lasting change. The Grants for Good Fund combines donations from people like you to award an annual grant to a nonprofit making a measurable difference in community health, education, or clean water access.

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United for a Better Tomorrow

We believe that local leaders and organizations are the most powerful agents of change. The Grants for Good Fund is how we put that belief into action.

Through the Grants for Good Fund, United In One donates to nonprofit partners driving results in our core priorities—education, health, and clean water. By pooling gifts and awarding one significant grant annually, we equip community-based organizations to deepen impact, strengthen equity, and deliver lasting change where it’s needed most.

How the Grants for Good Fund Works

We designed a simple, transparent process to turn your contributions into meaningful community progress.

  1. You Give: Donors like you contribute to the Grants for Good Fund throughout the year. Every dollar goes into a single pool of funds.

  2. We Grant: Once a year, we award one grant to an exceptional nonprofit organization working in one of our core focus areas, education, health, and clean water.

  3. Advisory Panel Review: Applications are reviewed by a dedicated committee of leaders and experts. This ensures our funding decisions are informed, fair, and rooted in the real needs of the communities we aim to serve.

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Partner With Us

Education

We invest in programs that open doors to learning, skill-building, and personal growth for children and adults.

Examples:

  • Literacy for All: Increases reading proficiency for K–8 students through evidence-based tutoring, family literacy workshops, and teacher training.

  • College Access Bridge: Supports first-generation students with advising, test prep, financial aid navigation, and mentorship to boost college enrollment and persistence.

  • Workforce Pathways Center: Provides industry-aligned training, certifications, and job placement services for adults seeking living-wage careers.

  • STEM Equity Lab: Offers hands-on STEM programs, maker spaces, and robotics clubs to expand access and representation in science and technology.

Health

We support initiatives that improve physical and mental well-being, increase access to care, and promote healthy lifestyles.

Examples:

  • Community Free Clinic: Provides no-cost primary and preventive care to uninsured residents to reduce avoidable ER visits and improve chronic disease management.

  • Mental Health Outreach Network: Delivers counseling, crisis support, and peer-led groups to increase access to mental health care for youth and families.

  • Mobile Health Collective: Operates mobile clinics offering vaccinations, screenings, and referrals in underserved neighborhoods to close care gaps.

  • Healthy Food Alliance: Expands access to nutritious food through produce distributions, nutrition education, and partnerships with local farmers.

Clean Water

We fund projects that ensure communities have reliable access to safe, clean water—a fundamental human right.

Examples:

  • Mobile Water Quality Van: Bring free, on-the-spot water testing and education to underserved neighborhoods, with same-day results, filter distribution, and referrals for remediation.

  • Lead-Safe Homes Initiative: Tests household tap water for lead, replaces lead service lines and fixtures, and supports families with filters and education to ensure safe drinking water at home.

  • Urban Hydration Network: Expands public hydration stations, bottle-fill units, and cooling hubs in transit corridors, parks, and schools to reduce plastic waste and heat-related risks.

  • Safe Water for Shelters Network: Equip shelters, encampment outreach programs, and transitional housing with reliable water access—portable stations, bulk deliveries, refill hubs, and sanitation supplies—during outages or advisories.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

We seek partners who are deeply committed to their communities and can demonstrate a clear vision for change.

FAQs

What We Do Not Fund

  • Individuals or for-profit companies.

  • Projects designed to pay off existing debt or cover past operating deficits.

  • Partisan political activities or lobbying efforts.

  • Religious activities that are not inclusive of the entire community.

    • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

    • Organizations serving communities with a measurable, data-driven approach to impact.

    • Projects and organizations that are equity-centered, ensuring benefits reach underserved and marginalized populations.

  • Our review committee uses a clear rubric to evaluate applications, focusing on four key areas:

    1. Need: The urgency and importance of the problem being addressed.

    2. Feasibility: The clarity and practicality of the project plan, budget, and timeline.

    3. Impact: The potential for significant, measurable, and lasting positive change.

    4. Stewardship: The organization's capacity, leadership, and financial health to manage the grant effectively

  • We use a straightforward, one-step process to make applying as simple as possible. Qualified applicants will submit a proposal with the following:

    • Proposal Summary: A brief narrative describing the project, the community it serves, and the expected outcomes.

    • Project Budget: A detailed budget outlining how the grant funds will be used.

    • Project Timeline: A clear timeline with key activities and milestones.

    • Measurement Plan: An explanation of how you will track progress and measure success.

    • Organizational Information & References: Your organization’s most recent financial statements.

  • We believe in partnership and transparency. Our annual grantee will be asked to provide:

    • A brief mid-year update on project progress.

    • An end-of-year impact report detailing achievements, challenges, and key learnings.

    • Stories and photos (with full consent from participants) that we can share with our community.

  • The grant size varies based on the total funds collected. The exact dollar amount is announced one month before applications open.

  • We announce the total funds collected in December. The application and selection process takes place in January. The next grant cycle will begin in 2026.

  • Yes, this program is exclusively for U.S.-based nonprofits. However, we support global initiatives through our other three projects.

  • Yes. We encourage unsuccessful applicants to re-apply in a future cycle, especially if their project or proposal has been strengthened. Past grantees must wait three years before reapplying.

  • Currently, the Grants for Good Fund is structured to award a single one-year grant annually.