UNITED WAY GRANTS

If you have questions, please contact our office at unitedway@uwccmc.org or 937-324-5551.

Springfield Unity Fund Grant Application

GRANT APPLICATION

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

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2025 - 2026 ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS

DUE: JANUARY 15, 2024

GRANT APPLICATION

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OPENS: JANUARY 15, 2025

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025

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Sample Application

BUDGET

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AGENCY FORM

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6 MONTH REPORT

DUE: JANUARY 15, 2026

YEAR END REPORT

DUE: JULY 31, 2026

What does United Way Fund?

Organizations that work in one of our three Impact Areas:

Education

Financial Stability

Health

DUE: JANUARY 15, 2025

Helping Youth Achieve

Their Potential

Supporting Birth to 5 Development
Early Grade Reading Proficiency
Graduation & Educational Success
Leadership and Asset Development

Promoting Financial Stability & Moving Toward Financial Stability

Rent/Utilities
Emergency Housing
Permanent Housing
Managing Money & Other Resources
Training for Success
Supporting Employment Success

Improving Health & Decreasing Risky Behaviors

Access to Healthcare
Healthy Choices
Safe Homes, Communities & Neighborhoods
Prevention
Mental Health
Healthy Beginnings
Healthy Eating & Exercise

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?

Non-profit 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, non-profits must serve residents in one of our three counties. The organization's headquarters does not have to be located in Clark, Champaign or 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 committees of local community volunteers who then recommend the allocations to the board. The allocation recommendation must be approved by 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 for non-profits 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 non-profits through the Grant Funding Cycle. Applications are reviewed, evaluated and discussed by committees of local community volunteers who then recommend the allocations to the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties' Board of Directors. The allocation recommendations must be approved by the board. The non-profits who receive a grant are selected from the group of applicants based on their programs and application.