United Way of Greater Baytown Area & Chambers County is committed to building a stronger, more equitable community where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Through our FY27 Capacity Building Microgrants, United Way invests in organizations serving our 11-ZIP code service area in the focus areas of Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resilience.
Capacity Building Microgrants are small, one-time grants designed to help 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations strengthen their agency capacity, program capacity, or equity-building efforts outside of United Way’s traditional Community Impact Grant process. These grants are intended to address immediate needs that will have a clear, lasting impact on the agency’s effectiveness and the community it serves.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be a human service, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; and
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Serve residents in one or more of the following ZIP codes:
77520, 77521, 77522, 77562, 77514, 77560, 77580, 77661, 77665, 77523, 77597.
Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for:
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Agency capacity building (e.g., tools, technology, or systems that strengthen operations)
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Program capacity building (e.g., equipment or materials that expand or improve services)
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Equity building (e.g., resources that increase access, inclusion, or culturally responsive services)
These funding areas are designed to help build strong agencies and programs while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion across Baytown and Chambers County.
Grant Limitations
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An organization may receive only one (1) Microgrant per fiscal year.
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Organizations currently funded under United Way’s Community Impact Grant may not apply for funding for a program or initiative that is already being funded by United Way.
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Funds cannot be used for solicitation or fundraising events.
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All funds must be used for direct impact or program costs.
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Grant dollars cannot be applied to overhead costs such as personnel, rent, utilities, or general administrative expenses.
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Funds cannot be used for recurring subscription costs.
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Funds awarded through the Microgrant program must be used for a one-time purchase that:
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Is directly tied to the proposed capacity-building or equity-building request; and
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Is fully covered by the grant amount (grant funds must match the full cost of the proposed purchase and be the sole source of funding for that purchase).
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Grant funding must not be used for any illicit or illegal purposes.
Application & Review Process
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Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis by volunteers from United Way’s Community Impact Committee, while funds remain available.
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All funding decisions are made in alignment with United Way’s mission, values, and focus areas, with an emphasis on measurable impact and equity in our community.
Grant Period & Reporting
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All grant dollars must be spent within 12 weeks of the award date.
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Agencies will be required to submit a final report to United Way by the stated deadline upon approval of the grant.
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All applications and final reports will be reviewed by Community Impact volunteers to ensure funds were used as requested and to document the impact of the Microgrant.