United Way’s funding framework is designed to resource and engage a coordinated network of partners providing a continuum of services under a shared vision of helping ALICE individuals and families move from crisis to stability and from stability to prosperity in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
- Community Access & Response Fund: Designed to provide flexible funding for organizations meeting immediate, more acute needs of individuals and families.
- Wraparound Services & Stability Fund: Flexible funding for organizations or established collaboratives providing wraparound services to stabilize individuals and families.
- Connect4Care & Systems Change Fund: Funding for regionally recognized institutions or collaboratives to address the systemic issues that are driving up the number of ALICE households and connect individuals to more integrated, seamless and dignified systems of care that support lasting, long-term stability for individuals and families at scale.
This spring, we will be accepting applications to our Community Access & Response Fund.
For the 2026-27 funding cycle, the priority areas for this Fund are:
- Emergency Food Support
- Washtenaw STEAM Initiatives
See below to learn more and stay connected as we share additional details about this Fund’s intent and eligibility criteria.
Learn More
- FAQs
- Application materials (coming mid-February)
- Community Access & Response applicant webinar registration:
- Washtenaw STEAM Applicant Webinar from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 24. Click here to RSVP.
- Emergency Food Support Applicant Webinar from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 25. Click here to RSVP.
Stay Connected
- Create and/or update your organizational account in Survey Monkey Apply now to make sure your organization receives updates from us.
- Sign up to receive our monthly partner network newsletter to stay up to date on funding opportunities and resources.
- Looking to connect with a United Way team member on our investments? Email PartnerNetworks@UnitedWaySEM.org.