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Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:37am
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UNITED WAY GRANT APPLICATION FOR CLEARWATER COUNTY NON-PROFITS - OPEN THROUGH APRIL 10, 2026
The 2026 United Way of Bemidji Area grant application process is now open for non-profits who serve clients in Clearwater County. Guidelines and the application materials are available online at www.UnitedWayBemidji.org/grant-opportunities. United Way funds non-profits who provide a local community service based on documented need(s) within one of United Way’s community impact areas: Youth Opportunity – Preparing young people to realize their potential from cradle to career; Financial Security – Creating a stronger financial future for every generation; Healthy Community – Improving health and wellbeing for all. Applications, including financials, will be reviewed by a local volunteer committee, the Clearwater Advisory Council, to ensure donor dollars are well spent and results are delivered. Final investment decisions will be approved by the United Way of Bemidji Area Board of Directors. Funding for this cycle comes from dollars raised in Clearwater County through the 2025 Campaign for the Community. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. - The completed applications must be emailed to grants@unitedwaybemidji.org. Applicants will be notified of grant results in June 2026.