Innovative Grants

Congratulations to the United Way of Midland - 2025 Innovative Grant Recipients!

311 Ministries
The 3:11 Dorm Project
 
Boys and Girls Club of Midland
After-School and Summer Programming
 
Casa De Amigos
VITA Tax Prep and Financial Literacy Expansion
 
Centers for Children and Families
Centers Support and Education Groups
 
Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin
STEM Series
 
Faith Temple Outreach Ministry, Inc.
Faith Kitchen Food Pantry
 
Family Promise of Midland
Eviction Prevention Program
 
Jubilee Center of Midland
Food Distribution Program
Langtry Village
Fire Rated Exit Doors
 
Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
 
Prosperity Employment Outreach
Readiness Outreach Workshops and Trainings
 
Reflection Ministries of Texas
Reflection Aftercare: Sustained Wellness & Stability for Survivor Families
 
Round Up Inc
3C's Program
 
Skillpoint Alliance
Opportunity Youth Pathways to Success
 
YMCA of Midland
YMCA/MISD After School Partnership

Community Impact, Innovative Grants:

The 2025 United Way of Midland Innovative Grant application is now closed.
 
The innovative grants are for new/expanded programs or one-time projects up to $15,000, which address one of the following Community Focus Areas:
  • 2 Gen: Social, Health, and Well-Being
  • 2 Gen: Education Success
  • Self-Sufficiency
Innovative Grant Eligibility Requirements for organizations/agencies:
  • Offer health and human service programs in Midland, Martin, or Upton County
  • Must be recognized by IRS as a civic or charitable organization
  • Must be governed by a local, volunteer Board of Directors

Innovative Grant Informational Webinar: September 10,2025 at 11:30am

The deadline for the grant submission is October 7th, 2025 at 4pm. 

Innovative Grants awards/non-awards will be notified November-December 2025.

For more information regarding the Innovative Grant process or the online grant software training, please contact Michelle Evans at mevans@uwmidland.org