OUR MISSION
Women United of Siouxland exists to provide financial support for programs or projects that demonstrate the ability to enhance the quality of life for local youth. Women United membership gives Siouxland women the opportunity to:
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Direct their charitable contributions toward issues that matter most to them
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Join other women in actively improving the community we live in
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Network with members and non-profit agencies in the Siouxland area
Annual membership pledges provide funding for the Women United grants:
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Silver Level: $1,250 (one vote)
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Gold Level: $2,500 (two votes)
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Platinum Level: $5,000 (four votes)
Since 2006, 117 grants totaling $1,428,390 have been awarded to improve the lives of Siouxland children! Congratulations to the 2025 grant awardees:
Program Grants:
- Florence Crittenton Home - Essential Baby supplies, $2,499.
- Siouxland Foster Closet - Joggers for Boys Impacted by Foster Care, $2,499.
- Siouxland Mental Health - Healing Kids Through Play Therapy, $2,475.96.
- TeamMates Mentoring of South Sioux City, $2,499.
Brighter Futures Grants:
- Mary Elizabeth Child Care & Preschool - Update Health and Safety Issues, $5,608.58.
- Urban Native Center - Native Youth Media, $6,762.67.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters - Jr. Bigs at Hunt Elementary, $22,655.79.
- Martha's Mission Siouxland - Essential Classroom Supplies for Kids in Need, $12,000.
- Mary J. Treglia Preschool - Preschool Scholarship Investment, $18,000.
- Food Bank of Siouxland - Weekend Food for Elementary School Children, $12,500.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace - No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town, $12,500.
CLICK HERE to see the 2025 Women United Funded Program Newsletter. VIEW program video below:
See Women United grants criteria below:
- Program Grant requests of $500 - $2,499 are made as one-time awards with a specific focus on the needs of children ages 0-18 years. Examples include, but are not limited to, supplies, equipment, books, technology, etc. Funds must be expended within one year of the grant award. Semi-annual progress reports are required.
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Brighter Future Grant requests of $2,500 - $50,000 can be made to support new, ongoing, or expanding programs that specifically address the well-being of children ages 0-18 years. Examples include but are not limited to, programs that address childhood poverty, education, literacy, safety, and health. Funds must be expended within one year of the grant award, quarterly progress reports are required. Approved agencies have the opportunity to apply for up to an additional two years of funding for the same program (applications do not need to be for consecutive years).
Women United grant awards are program and project driven. Therefore, funding is awarded to proposals that members believe have the best chance to address the most urgent needs of children in the Siouxland community. Indirect expenses such as endowments, administrative salaries, overhead costs, and facility purchases/expansion or leasing costs are not eligible for Women United funding.
The 2026 grants application will open in October/November.
Women United appreciates all that you do for the community and looks forward to reviewing your funding applications. Contact Sharon Messerschmidt at smesserschmidt@unitedwaysiouxland.com with questions.