funding opportunities.
United Way welcomes funding requests from local nonprofits that are creating change within the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health, and Basic Needs. Questions about funding opportunities may be directed to Karem Salas Ramirez, UWMC Community Impact Coordinator at ksalasramirez@uwmower.org.
Funding Requirements: click here
New Program Application
New programs, or programs not currently funded by UWMC, must submit a preliminary application as the first step in UWMC's Community Investment process. UWMC's Board of Directors will review new program applications to determine Community Investment eligibility. If eligible, programs will then be invited to submit a Community Investment grant application as the next step in the process.
Community Investment Grant Application
United Way of Mower County has a competitive allocation process that identifies which organizations have the potential to make the greatest difference in the communities we serve. Programs currently funded by UWMC, or those that have been deemed eligible for funds through the new program application process, may submit funding requests annually. Once programs submit their funding requests, panels of community member volunteers come together for a multi-step review of the application. This review process consists of:
Funding Requirements: click here
New Program Application
New programs, or programs not currently funded by UWMC, must submit a preliminary application as the first step in UWMC's Community Investment process. UWMC's Board of Directors will review new program applications to determine Community Investment eligibility. If eligible, programs will then be invited to submit a Community Investment grant application as the next step in the process.
Community Investment Grant Application
United Way of Mower County has a competitive allocation process that identifies which organizations have the potential to make the greatest difference in the communities we serve. Programs currently funded by UWMC, or those that have been deemed eligible for funds through the new program application process, may submit funding requests annually. Once programs submit their funding requests, panels of community member volunteers come together for a multi-step review of the application. This review process consists of:
- Reading and reviewing all application materials
- Meeting and conducting an interview panel with each of the program applicants
- Completing an evaluation on the performance of each applicant
- Meeting to discuss funding options and recommendations
Board Discretionary Fund
The Board Discretionary Fund was established to provide resources to a non-profit agency or program that is in need of a one-time grant. The funding may be used to purchase supplies or equipment that will have a direct impact on the clients served or to support a program that needs immediate funding that does not fit the time frame of our current investment cycle. A program that receives a grant and needs ongoing funding may be eligible to participate in our investment process the following year. The funding requests must fit under one of our four impact areas: Education, Income, Health or Basic Needs and contribute to the goals and outcomes.
Board Discretionary Fund Timeline & Application
The Board Discretionary Fund was established to provide resources to a non-profit agency or program that is in need of a one-time grant. The funding may be used to purchase supplies or equipment that will have a direct impact on the clients served or to support a program that needs immediate funding that does not fit the time frame of our current investment cycle. A program that receives a grant and needs ongoing funding may be eligible to participate in our investment process the following year. The funding requests must fit under one of our four impact areas: Education, Income, Health or Basic Needs and contribute to the goals and outcomes.
Board Discretionary Fund Timeline & Application
- Application open: year-round
- Link to application: click here
2023 funded partners and programs.
