Investing in Local Organizations.
Strengthening Our Community Together
Every donation to United Way of Lebanon County strengthens our local community, supports families in need, and expands opportunities for children and adults. Residents and businesses in Lebanon County give because they know their gifts make a lasting difference– to help neighbors, improve lives, and build a stronger, healthier community.
Through your gift, United Way invests in programs that remove barriers to learning, improve financial stability, and provide critical services to Lebanon County residents. Every contribution matters, and there are multiple ways to give depending on your goals and ability.
Focus Areas
Health
Education
Family Stability
2026 Community Investment Grantees
United Way of Lebanon County awarded its 2026 Community Investment Grants to:
- Annville Cleona School District
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc.
- Caring Cupboard
- CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties
- Christmas Market
- Developmental Disability Services
- Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County Inc
- Eastern Leb Co School District (ELCO)
- Girls on the Run Lancaster-Lebanon
- Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM)
- Lebanon Family Health Services
- Lebanon School District
- Lebanon Valley Family YMCA
- Literacy Council Leb/Lanc
- Making A Difference of Lebanon PA
- Nick Services LLC
- Palmyra Public Library
- Pennsylvanie Dutch Council, Boy Scouts of America
- Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business & Ed (PROBE)
- Power Packs Project
- Salvation Army
- Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center (SARCC)
- St James Players
- Union Community Care
2026 Community Investments
Grant and project funding amounts are based on applications that align with United Way of Lebanon County’s focus areas. Creative, strategic solutions that address root causes of community challenges are encouraged.
Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines
- Projects must serve individuals in Lebanon County.
- Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits or recognized as such by the IRS.
- Grants are open to single or collective nonprofit organizations serving Lebanon County residents.
- Funding requests for 2026 range from $1,000 to $25,000.
- Both new and existing programs are eligible, including startup or scaling initiatives.
- Small, mid-size, and large nonprofits may apply.
- Multi-year funding requests are not accepted in the 2026 cycle.
- Grantees must submit an 8-month report by March 5th, including client impact stories.
Application Instructions
Check back in October when applications are open.
Questions?
Contact United Way of Lebanon County at admin@unitedwaylebco.org or (717) 273-8144.