Grant Highlights

Gateway Regional Council helps organizations identify funding opportunities, strengthen applications, and secure resources for community-based initiatives.

2025 Activity
17 grant applications submitted
11 grants awarded
$490,000 secured for clients

2020–2025 Impact
131 grant applications submitted
78 grants awarded
$3.815 million secured for clients

Why It Matters
This work demonstrates GRC’s ability to help organizations move from funding opportunities to stronger applications and funded outcomes.

Community Reach

Community engagement is central to GRC’s approach. GRC works with residents, organizations, and community leaders to support locally informed planning and development.

2025 Activity
3,500 residents engaged
12 community meetings facilitated
38 organizations served

2020–2025 Impact
10,200 residents engaged
102 community meetings facilitated
131 organizations served

Why It Matters
These efforts help ensure that community priorities and lived experiences are represented in planning, partnerships, and regional initiatives.

Capacity Building

GRC provides hands-on technical assistance and strategic support to help organizations strengthen operations, planning, and long-term sustainability.

2025 Activity
1,800 technical assistance hours provided
12 strategic plans developed
120 nonprofits and small businesses assisted

2020–2025 Impact
5,680 technical assistance hours provided
42 strategic plans developed
316 nonprofits and small businesses assisted

GRC has also helped establish 50+ organizations over the last 20 years.

Why It Matters
This support helps organizations strengthen internal systems, clarify their direction, and become better prepared for funding and implementation.

Partnerships & Collaboration

GRC brings together nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, and regional partners to strengthen collaboration and connect organizations with resources.

2025 Activity
60 partnerships established
120 nonprofits and small businesses assisted
38 organizations served

2020–2025 Impact
196 partnerships established
316 nonprofits and small businesses assisted
131 organizations served

Why It Matters
Strong partnerships help organizations share resources, coordinate efforts, build trust, and increase their collective impact.

Leadership Support

GRC supports organizational leaders through executive coaching, strategic planning, and professional development opportunities.

2025 Activity
31 executive coaching sessions
12 strategic plans developed
8 fellows and interns supported

2020–2025 Impact
145 executive coaching sessions
42 strategic plans developed
56 fellows and interns supported

Why It Matters
Leadership support helps organizations strengthen decision-making, develop clearer strategies, and build the capacity needed for sustainable growth.

Organizational Impact

GRC works directly with organizations at different stages of development, providing planning, technical assistance, funding support, coaching, and connections to regional resources.

2025 Activity
38 organizations served
120 nonprofits and small businesses assisted
1,800 technical assistance hours provided

2020–2025 Impact
131 organizations served
316 nonprofits and small businesses assisted
5,680 technical assistance hours provided

Long-Term Impact
GRC has helped establish 50+ organizations over the last 20 years.

Why It Matters
These numbers show GRC’s role in strengthening organizations beyond a single project by supporting their development, capacity, and long-term sustainability.