FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greater Gallatin United Way Announces 2025–2026 Community Impact Grant Investments, Awarding $230,000 to Local Nonprofits
Bozeman, MT — December 15, 2025 — Greater Gallatin United Way announces its 2025–2026 Community Impact Grant investments, awarding $230,000 to nonprofits serving Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties. These investments strengthen programs supporting Basic Needs, Mental Health and Well-Being, Youth Success, and Early Learning, advancing long-term, collaborative solutions that help families and communities thrive. Since 2009, Greater Gallatin United Way has invested more than $5.5 million through Community Impact Grants to drive systemic, lasting change across the region.
This year’s funding reflects the scale and urgency of local needs. To support stability and essential services, $51,500 is allocated to Basic Needs programs. With mental and emotional health concerns continuing to rise, $87,500 will expand access to counseling, crisis response, and community resilience. An additional $61,000 strengthens Youth Success programs that provide safe, enriching environments for young people, while $30,000 supports Early Learning initiatives that build strong foundations for school and life.
These investments represent more than funding. They reflect deep partnership and shared commitment. Beth from Haven shared, “We’re grateful for this long-term partnership with Greater Gallatin United Way, which has consistently invested in essential parts of Haven’s operations that directly support survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Thank you for your stalwart support at a time of real uncertainty for Haven and for many groups in Gallatin Valley.”
This impact is also felt in programs supporting youth. Judy Schofield, Member Experience Manager for Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, said, “Seeing the joy on the girls’ faces when I walk into the room to do Girl Scouts again is such a special feeling. Talking to them about all the things they can do as a Girl Scout is very rewarding. We are so grateful for our partnership with GGUW and the kidsLINK program.”
“United is how we tackle on our community’s toughest challenges,” said Kim Hall, President and CEO of Greater Gallatin United Way. “This work isn’t done alone. These grants represent what’s possible when nonprofits, partners, and community members come together to create real, measurable change for families across our region.”
Check out all of the 2025–2026 Community Impact Partners.
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About Greater Gallatin United Way
Since 1978, Greater Gallatin United Way has worked to ensure every family and individual in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties has the opportunity to thrive. As a convener, funder, and direct service provider, GGUW tackles the community’s most pressing challenges by supporting early learning, youth success, basic needs, and mental health and well-being. From kidsLINK out-of-school programs and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to disaster relief efforts and community-powered initiatives like Child Connect, GGUW unites people, resources, and partnerships to create lasting impact.
