Oct 21, 2025

Ellis County United Way 2026 funding applications now open

Posted Oct 21, 2025 9:30 AM
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United Way

The United Way of Ellis County announces the opening of the 2026 CARE Council application process.

Any 501(c)(3) that provides services in Ellis County is eligible to apply. The services must meet one of the three criteria of education, health, and financial stability.

The CARE Council is made up of 12 community volunteers who review the applications to determine funding for the United Way of Ellis County, City of Hays social service funds and alcohol tax funds, and Ellis County alcohol tax funds.

The online application for funding can be found at https://liveunited.us/apply2026

Deadline for submission is Friday, December 5.

For questions, please contact Bill Ring, interim executive director, at 785-628-8281 or [email protected].