The Rice County Area United Way announced last week that 23 area Rice County human services non-profit organizations have been awarded grants over the next two years, totaling approximately $400,000.
The list of Grantees includes Community Action Center, HealthFinders Collaborative, Healthy Community Initiative, The Hope Center of Rice County, Northfield Union of Youth, River Bend Nature Center, Rice County Neighbors United, and Ruth’s House of Hope, just to name a few. The recipients all provide evidence-based solutions to address needs throughout the county.
The two-year cycle is a new initiative for the Rice County United Way. Executive Director Elizabeth Child explained in a statement issued by the organization that, by offering funding over the next two years it gives many non-profits more stability than they have had in the past.
However, the statement made it clear that the Rice County Area United Way will continue to be a resource for immediate needs as well. Crediting Rebound Partners for a generous donation, the statement said $10,000 has been allocated for microgrants over the next twelve months.
Additionally, more than $50,000 has been raised to support literacy for some 1700 Rice County preschool children. Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, each of those kids will receive a new book every month, with the Rice County Area United Way serving as the local administrative body.
The United Way grant cycle begins now and continues through June 30, 2026. A new, two-year grant option will begin again after that.
