Please note: As of January 2021, United Way of Linn County and United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties have legally completed our long awaited merger. As such, the application process across all three-counties will be identical. Please contact office@uwlbl.org with any questions regarding this process. When applications are open, information on the application process will be listed on this page. To access reporting procedures and templates please click the button below.
APPLICATION OPEN
2023-2024 Basic Needs / Corvallis City Socail Services Grant Funding
The United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties has switched to an online application software beginning the 2022-23 grant funding cycle. Please follow the linked button below to access the online application portal, create your account, and apply.
Questions? Email us at Office@uwlbl.org.
Questions? Email us at Office@uwlbl.org.
2023-2024 Key Dates:
2023-2024 Key Changes:
2023-2024 Interim Report Key Dates:
- Application portal opens | February 17, 2023
- 2023-2024 Meeting Basic Needs Orientation & Executive Forum
- All Counties via Zoom - Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
- Basic Needs and City of Corvallis Social Services Grant applications due | April 16th at 5:00 PM PST
- All completed applications should be submitted on the application portal.
- Community Impact Committee & Volunteer Allocation Meetings | April/May 2023
- Funding Recommendations submitted for Board of Directors Approval | May 2023
2023-2024 Key Changes:
- Allocations payments will be distributed quarterly rather than monthly.
- Linn County only: Linn County grants will no longer be two-year grant cycles. They will be a ONE-year grant. Organizations/programs that were awarded funding in 2022-2023 will still receive their second-year grant for the program. Your application from last granting cycle will be uploaded for you in the new grant year. This will be the final year. Applicants applying for 2023-2024 programs will be on a one- year grant.
2023-2024 Interim Report Key Dates:
- Interim Reports Due: January 15th, 2024
- Final Reports Due: July 15th, 2024
2023-2024 Submission Information
Below you will find the materials needed to complete your application for 2023-2024 funding. The following materials are available above:
• Kickoff Process Information (PowerPoint Files)
• Kickoff Process Information (PowerPoint Files)

uw_basic_needs_grant_2023_2024_kickoff_slides.pptx |
Note: Make sure to complete separate applications for each Impact Area you are requesting funds from and that you are selecting the correct county for funding.
• Financials/Program Budget
• Most recently completed financial audit, review, or compilation as required (PDF Format)
• Balance sheet & Profit & Loss Report (PDF Format)
• Most current Internal Revenue Service Form 990 submitted to the State of Oregon (form only) include pages 1-5 – do not include
schedules (PDF Format)
For more information regarding the application process or to submit your completed application, please contact Chris Sherrod @ chris@uwlbl.org
• Financials/Program Budget
• Most recently completed financial audit, review, or compilation as required (PDF Format)
• Balance sheet & Profit & Loss Report (PDF Format)
• Most current Internal Revenue Service Form 990 submitted to the State of Oregon (form only) include pages 1-5 – do not include
schedules (PDF Format)
For more information regarding the application process or to submit your completed application, please contact Chris Sherrod @ chris@uwlbl.org
Prior Grant Cycle Information
2022-2023 Allocations Grant Cycle Important Dates
2022-2023 Interim Report Key Dates:
- Application portal opens | February 16th, 2022
- 2023-2024 Meeting Basic Needs Orientation & Executive Forum
- All Counties via Zoom - Feb. 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
- Basic Needs Grant applications due | April 16th at 5:00 PM PST
- All completed applications should be submitted on the application portal.
- Community Impact Committee & Volunteer Allocation Meetings | April/May 2022
- Funding Recommendations submitted for Board of Directors Approval | May 2022
2022-2023 Interim Report Key Dates:
- Interim Reports Due: January 23rd, 2023
- Final Reports Due: July 15th, 2023
2022-2023 applications are now closed. For questions, please contact Director of Community Impact, Chris Sherrod.