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UNITED WAY GRANTS
If you have questions, please contact our office at unitedway@uwccmc.org or 937-324-5551.​
Springfield Unity Fund Grant Application
What does United Way Fund?
Organizations that work in one of our three Impact Areas:
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Health
Financial Stability
Education
Improving Health & Decreasing Risky Behaviors
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Access to Healthcare
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Healthy Choices
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Safe Homes, Communities & Neighborhoods
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Prevention
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Mental Health
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Healthy Beginnings
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Healthy Eating and Exercise
Promoting Financial Stability & Moving Towards Financial Stability
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Rent/Utilities
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Emergency Housing
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Permanent Housing
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Managing Money & Other Resources
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Training for Success
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Supporting Employment Success
Helping Youth Achieve
Their Potential
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Supporting Birth to Five Development
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Early Grade Reading Proficiency
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Graduation and Educational Success
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Leadership and Asset Development
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If my program is outside of the Impact Areas that United Way Funds, can I still apply?
Funding is not limited to those specific categories listed. However, before you apply for funding, we strongly recommend reaching out to United Way to discuss your application.
Does my organization have to be located in Clark, Champaign or Madison Counties?
Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply in each of our three counties, as long as they have a presence in that county. To be eligible for funding, nonprofits must serve residents in one of our three counties. The organization's headquarters does not have to be located in Clark, Champaign & Madison counties, but its program(s) must serve those who live in one of the three counties.
Is my organization eligible to apply for funding?
All applicant organizations must serve the residents of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties. The applicant organizations must be exempt from income taxes as determined by the Internal Revenue Code, under section 501(c)3. Applicant organizations must have a governing board and provide services without discrimination.
What is the Grant Funding Cycle and how does it work?
The Grant Funding Cycle starts with raising money through the Annual Campaign. Then, local organizations apply for funding. Once the application deadline arrives, the applications are reviewed, evaluated and discussed by local community volunteers who then recommend the allocations to the board. The allocation recommendation must be approved through the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties' Board of Directors.
How is the funding for each program determined?
Each year, United Way has an Annual Campaign where funds are raised for the Grant Funding Cycle and nonprofits designated by donors. All funds raised in a county, stay in that county and are allocated accordingly. From the United Way Annual Campaign, funds that are not already designated by donors are allocated to nonprofits through the Grant Funding Cycle. Applications are reviewed, evaluated and discussed by local community volunteers who then recommend the allocations to the board. The allocation recommendation must be approved through the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties' Board of Directors. The nonprofits who receive a grant are selected from the group of applicants based on their programs and application.
When will funding decisions be sent out?
Early June, those organizations that are selected to receive funds will be sent a Grant Agreement and those are due back to United Way by June 30th.
2024 - 2025 GRANT PROCESS
GRANT APPLICATION
OPENS: JANUARY 15, 2024
DEADLINE: February 28, 2024
6 MONTH REPORT
YEAR END REPORT
DUE: JULY 15, 2025
2025 - 2026 GRANT PROCESS
DUE: JANUARY 15, 2025