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Grant Program

The Inform USA Grant Program is designed to support organizations and professionals within the Information and Referral sector by offering grants to further their growth, education, and innovative projects.

In 2025, the program distributed over $22,000 in grants across two categories: Scholarships and Unique Projects

Congratulations to all recipients!

Scholarships
  • Hilda Salazar, Program Manager, 2-1-1 Texas/United Way | In-person Conference - Louisville, Kentucky
  • Rhonda Gatlin, 211 Navigator-COPE Program Coordinator, Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 | Micro-Certification 
  • Lenetta Warren, 211 Contact Center Manager, United Way of Greater Kansas City | Micro-Certification
  • Shannon Peterson, Direct Service Program Manager, Age Central – Central Illinois Agency on Aging | Community Resource Specialist Exam
  • Brenna Cranswick, Information and Resource Specialist, Council on Aging of Central Oregon | Community Resource Specialist Exam
  • Audrey Cooper, Community Resource Specialist, Delaware 211 | In-person Conference - Louisville, Kentucky 
  • Kit Gallagher, Senior Resource Coordinator, United Way of Northwest Vermont | Community Resource Specialist Exam
  • April Lopez, ADRC/211 Coordinator, Senior Resource Development Agency-SRDA | Community Resource Specialist Exam
  • Danielle Kramer, Resource and Support Specialist, DOROT, Inc. | Micro-Certification
  • Felice Rodvik, Database Manager, Helpline Center | In-person Conference - Louisville, Kentucky 
  • Arika Walker, Lead Navigator, United Way of Howard County | In-person Conference - Louisville, Kentucky

Unique Projects

  • 211-Broward - C3 Community: Broward Voices for Change 
  • Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario - Translation of Provincial French Standards 
  • Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center, Inc. - Wise Neighbor- Improving social determinants of health 
  • Lakehead Social Planning Council - Frontline Ready: Preparing our Team for Disaster Response 

Targeted towards initiatives that advance the work of Inform USA and the I&R community by supporting:

  • Education Events, Networking Events, Regional I&R Conferences

  • Statewide Standards Development, Advocacy Days/Events

  • Marketing/Membership Recruitment initiatives

  • I&R-related technology advancements

Key Points:

  • Funding Range:

    • Minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000

  • Budget Guidelines:

    • Inform USA will cover no more than 50% of the total project budget.
    • Only 25% of the total project budget may come from in-kind support.

  • Submission Requirements:

    • Agency budget details and an I&R-specific budget.
    • A budget narrative demonstrating funding allocation and long-term sustainability.

  • Project Criteria:

    • Projects should be completed within 12 months from the funding date.
    • Applicants should aim to impact a significant number of Inform USA members.
    • Preference for new and impactful findings or the development of best practices in I&R.

  • Ineligible Uses of Funds:

    • Fixed costs related to renovations, deferred maintenance, or regular operating expenses (e.g., software, salaries, consultants, etc.).
    • Previously conducted programming, such as existing regional conferences or training events.
    • Fundraising events or sponsorship of other events. 

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Please reach out to info@informusa.org with any questions about the Grant Program.