The Impact 100 is United Way of Greater Kansas City’s annual grant cycle, connecting Kansas City’s generosity with measurable community impact.
WHEN TO APPLY
The 2027 Impact 100 application will be open September 14th, 2026 – October 16th, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
Has your organization applied to Impact 100 in the last three years?
YES
HOLD TIGHT! The CEO and agency contact on file will receive their invitation to log into the agency portal to access application.
NO
Complete screening form here. Once submitted, you will be contacted to further determine eligibility.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team here.
Impact 100 Office Hours
Thursday, September 15 | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Tuesday, September 22 | 1PM – 2:00PM
Click on a date to sign up for Impact 100 office hours.
All sessions are virtual.
How is the Impact 100 selected?
United Way of Greater Kansas City is seeking individuals to become a Community Advisory Member to review Impact 100 grant applications. We are looking for thoughtful and reflective individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for creating positive change in our community.
United Way’s Impact 100 program supports high-performing human service nonprofits by providing funding and resources as part of a collaborative network of community partners. We are seeking individuals who are genuinely interested in the health and human service landscape of the Kansas City region.
We’re asking volunteers to commit to review approximately 20-30 applications over a six-week period. You’ll have the entire six weeks to review at your own pace, and then to commit to attending a training and a review committee meeting. In January, you will meet in person with your fellow advisory members to discuss these applications together.
If you are interested in serving as a Community Advisory Member, apply here!
If you have any questions, reach out to our team here. To view or download the 2023 Community Needs Index, visit here.
Impact 100 FAQs
Q. How does United Way determine the amount of grant dollars an organization receives?
A. This is based on a combination of factors, including the scores received by the organization during the application review process and organizational need: budget, funding health of the nonprofit, what its mission focus is compared with overall community need in that area. Many other variables are also taken into consideration to ensure the Impact 100 portfolio represents an expansive geographical service area, breadth of services provided, and communities/populations supported.
Q. Can two organizations apply for Impact 100 funding together?
A. While collaboration is highly encouraged, the lead nonprofit in a joint application would be the only entity eligible to receive funding. Individual projects cannot apply, only 501(c)3 organizations as an entity can submit an application.
Q. How long does an organization receive funding through the Impact 100?
A. To be highly responsive to ever-changing community needs, Impact 100 is a one-year grant cycle. Organizations must reapply for funding each year, should they wish to be eligible for continued support from United Way. Organizations who are not selected for funding one year can still reapply in subsequent years.
Q. Once the Impact 100 is selected, how does United Way work with these nonprofits beyond providing funding?
A. United Way provides many opportunities for our nonprofit partners to connect with our corporate partners and individual donors. Nonprofits participate in WaymakerTM speaking panels, impact bus tours, volunteer experiences, and special events to help our community better understand the role of their organizations and work with United Way in Kansas City’s nonprofit ecosystem. United Way also uses its powerful brand to amplify nonprofit partners in the public domain.
2026 Impact 100 Partner List
Ability KC
AdHoc Group Against Crime
Altruism Inc.
Amethyst Place
Avenue of Life
Beacon Mental Health
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Build WyCo
CAPACares
Care Beyond the Boulevard
CASA of Jackson, Johnson, and Wyandotte Counties
Catholic Charities of Northeast KS & KC/St. Joseph
Center of Grace
Child Protection Center
Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
Community Health Council of Wyandotte County
Community LINC
Community Services League of Jackson County
Cornerstone Enterprise, Ltd.
Cornerstones of Care
Cross-Lines Community Outreach
Cultivate KC
Della Lamb Community Services
Don Bosco Community Centers
Down Syndrome Innovations
Drumm Farm Center for Children
EarlystART
El Centro, Inc.
First Call
Futures First
Grandview Assistance Program
Great Jobs KC
Greater Kansas City LINC
Growing Futures Early Education Center
Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
Harvesters – The Community Food Network
Health Partnership Clinic
HopeBUILDERS Home Repair
Hope Faith – Homeless Assistance Campus
Hope Haven of Cass County
Hope House
Hub Argentine Inc. (The Hub)
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Vocational Service
Journey to New Life
Kansas City Community Gardens
Kansas City Free Eye Clinic
KC Care Health Center
KidsTLC
Lead to Read KC
Learning Club of KCK
Legal Services—Legal Aid of Western Missouri & Kansas Legal Services
LevelUp Kids, Inc. Miles of Smiles
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Mattie Rhodes Center
Metro Lutheran Ministry
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Mid America Assistance Coalition
Mother’s Refuge
Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation
Newhouse
Northeast Community Center
Nurture KC
Operation Breakthrough
Our Spot KC
Pharmacy of Grace
Phoenix Family
Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)
Reconciliation Services
Redemptorist Social Service Center
reStart Inc.
Restoration House of Greater Kansas City REHOPE
Rose Brooks Center
Safehome
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Seton Center, Inc.
Shepherd’s Center of KC Central, KCK and Northland
Sherwood Autism Center
Strategic Workforce Development
Sunflower House
Swope Health Services
Synergy Services
The Battle Within
The Children’s Place
The Prospect KC
TNC Community
United Community Services of Johnson County
University Health
Uplift Organization Inc.
Urban League of Greater Kansas City
Vibrant Health
Village Initiative
WeCode KC
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
Women’s Employment Network
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Youth Lead KC