Partner Resource Hub

Supporting organizations that strengthen our community.

United Way of the Lakeshore works alongside nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based groups, and community partners across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties to help strengthen services, build connections, and increase community impact.

Whether through funding opportunities, volunteer engagement, collaborative networks, professional development, or shared community initiatives, we are committed to helping organizations better serve local residents and strengthen the Lakeshore region.

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Funding & Grant Opportunities

United Way of the Lakeshore offers funding opportunities designed to help strengthen programs, support innovative solutions, and address community needs across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. Through our Community Investment process and other collaborative initiatives, we work alongside local organizations to help build stronger, more connected communities.

Community Investment Grants | 2027–2029 Funding Cycle

United Way of the Lakeshore’s upcoming Community Investment Grant cycle will support programming taking place from January 2027 through December 2029. Funding opportunities are available for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community-based initiatives that align with United Way’s priority areas and demonstrate measurable community impact.

For this funding cycle, priority focus areas include:

  • Childcare

  • Early Literacy

  • Housing

The full funding page includes detailed information regarding eligible programming, investment priorities, outcome metrics, application requirements, scoring rubrics, reporting expectations, and important deadlines for applicants.

Letters of Intent for the 2027–2029 funding cycle open June 5.

Resources available include:

  • Full funding timeline

  • Letter of Intent information

  • Application materials

  • Scoring rubrics

  • Program definitions & metrics

  • Eligibility requirements

  • Reporting expectations

  • Applicant training opportunities

View Community Investment Grant Information

Muskegon County Senior Hunger Relief Mini-Grant Program | Muskegon County Senior Millage

United Way of the Lakeshore’s Muskegon County Senior Hunger Relief Mini-Grant Program provides funding support for programs and initiatives addressing food insecurity among older adults in Muskegon County. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support community-based efforts that help increase food access, reduce hunger, and support the well-being of local seniors.

Funding opportunities are available through September and are renewable based on program impact, available funding, and continued community need.

The full funding page includes eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, application materials, reporting expectations, and additional program details.

Resources available include:

  • Application materials

  • Eligibility information

  • Funding guidelines

  • Reporting expectations

  • Renewal information

View Muskegon County Senior Hunger Relief Mini-Grant Information

Trainings & Professional Development

Strong organizations build strong communities. United Way helps connect community partners with trainings, workshops, networking opportunities, and professional development experiences designed to strengthen leadership, volunteer management, collaboration, and organizational capacity.

Topics may include:

  • Volunteer engagement

  • Community trends & data

  • Leadership development

  • Collaborative learning opportunities

Want to add your organization’s training to our calendar? Fill out our form below!

Volunteer & Community Engagement

United Way helps connect organizations with volunteers, corporate partners, and community engagement opportunities throughout the year. Through initiatives like Day of Caring and our Volunteer Center, we work to mobilize community members in support of local causes and projects.

Resources may include:

  • Volunteer recruitment support

  • GetConnected volunteer postings

  • Corporate engagement opportunities

  • Day of Caring participation

Community Networks & Collaborative Partnerships

Many of the Lakeshore’s biggest challenges require organizations to work together. United Way helps convene collaborative groups, networks, and community conversations focused on strengthening coordination, resource sharing, and collective impact across our region.

Collaborative opportunities may include:

  • Community Coordinating Council

  • Case Management Network

  • Coalition partnerships

  • Community initiatives & roundtables

Agency Resources & Tools

Access helpful documents, forms, templates, community data, and additional resources designed to support local organizations and community partners.

Available resources may include:

  • Downloadable forms & guides

  • Community data & reports

  • Marketing resources

  • Referral information

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