CHESTERTOWN — United Way of Kent County is accepting applications from area nonprofits for its 2026 round of grant awards.
The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2025.
For more information, including eligibility criteria and forms, see https://unitedwayofkentcounty.org/agency-management/.
According to a news release, last year 23 organizations were awarded a total of $129,000.
An allocations committee reviews applications, with a particular view toward proposed assistance to Kent County residents in UWKC’s three impact areas: education, financial stability and health.
The news release states: “UWKC endeavors to provide and maintain an environment that fosters respect among all members of the community.”
According to its website, United Way of Kent County “believes that no one organization can change the conditions in our community. Rather we hold that building community partnerships and bringing together diverse stakeholders better equips us to address the root problems facing Kent County. As a result, United Way continues to focus on community partnerships as the most effective approach to problem solving.”
To support the United Way of Kent County, go to www.unitedwayofkentcounty.org.
Donations also can be mailed to the United Way of Kent County, P.O. Box 594, Chestertown, MD 21620.