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Fund Distribution
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ith your financial help we are able to provide
funding to support various local programs and services throughout our community.
People contribute to the United Way because they know that one gift will go a
long way.
Member
Agency Allocations
Each year, our Community Review Panels,
consisting of volunteers throughout the county, review all of our Member
Agencies' programs and services. This comprehensive review results in funding
recommendations to the United Way Board. For a list of agencies funded by
Northumberland United Way, and a breakdown of allocations, please see the "Need
Help" section of this website.
Grant Streams:
COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS
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Grants with a specific time period and focus
- Will
not require annualized funding from United Way
NEW INITIATIVES
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A new program or service that will address a
health or human service need that is not currently being met within the
County
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Collaborative in nature, have funding partners,
a commitment of its own resources and funding
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Provide a thorough evaluation following the
first year of completion and be willing to meet with the Community
Investment Committee to discuss
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Can be applied for in two consecutive years with
possible exceptions for additional funds, if required
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
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Limited to Member Agencies of United Way
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Funding provided for professional development,
strategic planning, facilitation, computers and technology assistance
Grant Criteria
Must address a health or human service need,
concern, circumstance, or activity not already adequately addressed or developed
in the community and identified as one or more of Northumberland United Way's
funding priorities.
FUNDING PRIORITIES ARE:
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Community Building
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Crisis Intervention and Prevention
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Low Income Families or Individuals
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Seniors
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Youth
Where possible, must include collaborative
partnerships in the project's formation. Must build on community strengths and
assets, utilizing community skills, knowledge, and experience, when appropriate.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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applicant must be a registered charitable organization, or partnered with
a registered charitable organization in the request, in order to receive
funds from Northumberland United Way.
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The applicant must provide programs and/or
services to the local communities in the geographic area of Northumberland
County.
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The applicant may be community-based,
volunteer-driven, charitable or not-for-profit organization.
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Must provide services and/or programs of a
health and human service nature which do not unnecessarily duplicate
existing services and /or programs.
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Applicant organizations should demonstrate
commitment to the project through the investment of their own funds and
resources.
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A successful applicant must complete United
Way's reporting procedures, as requested, including a final report at the
end of the grant period to verify the funds were used for the purpose they
were approved and to provide statistical data and expected results for the
program/project.
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A successful applicant must recognize United
Way's support for the program/service and promote United Way to its
membership and the public as a supporter of the organization.
NOT-ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING:
Major capital costs, renovation costs, current
operational expenses, deficits, for-profit activities, fundraising events,
political activities and retroactive requests
Applications:
Available here
Grant Application
or by calling the United Way office
at 905-372-6955
Deadline - March
15th, June 1st and October 1st
Process - Once application has been accepted and
deemed complete, it will be forwarded to the Community Investment Committee for
review. Timeline is approximately 60 days from the grant deadline. Grants will
be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION
1. Letter indicating funding request, signed by
Board Chair, Project Manager or CEO/Executive Director
2. Budget for the project, past year financial
statements and year to date budget
3. Two quotes for
materials to be purchased (if applicable)
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