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United Way of North Central Pennsylvania recently announced in a news release the launch of its 2025-2026 Innovation Grant, an investment of $100,000 to spark transformative, community-centered solutions in Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties.
This one-time grant opportunity invites nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status to submit groundbreaking ideas that tackle unmet needs and fill service gaps in the areas of healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency — with a special focus on the ALICE population (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed), the news release added.
“We are beyond excited to offer this opportunity to nonprofits doing boots-on-the-ground work in our communities,” said Carolyn Hawk, UWNCPA board vice chair and chair of the Community Impact Committee. “This is about more than funding, it’s about fueling innovation. We want to empower organizations to think boldly, act creatively, and pioneer fresh approaches to serve our neighbors better than ever before.”
Grants of up to $25,000 per agency will be awarded to selected organizations whose ideas demonstrate measurable impact, alignment with UWNCPA’s priorities, and an innovative edge that sets them apart from existing programs.
The deadline to submit RFPs is Monday, July 28, by noon. The RFP format is a one- to two-page letter outlining your innovative idea. Email submissions to: grants@uwncpa.org
The entrants must serve community members living in Lycoming, Sullivan or Tioga counties, must be a registered 501(c)(3); and must align with UWNCPA’s impact areas or serve the ALICE population
Recipients will be honored at UWNCPA’s Annual Meeting on Oct. 14.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit www.uwp.org/alice/about-alice and www.unitedforalice.org to understand local needs and illustrate how their programs can make a meaningful difference.
“This is a rare chance to reimagine how we care for one another,” Hawk added. “Let’s not just do more, let’s do better. Together.”