Applications

The Foundation’s grantmaking is divided into two programs – Small Grants and Partners Program – each with its own procedures, guidelines, and limitations.  These differences and each program’s respective application procedures are illustrated on the chart entitled “Which Program is Best for You?”  The Foundation will accept only one application per agency for each of its grantmaking programs.  However, organizations may submit an application in both programs if:

  1. the applications are for two different activities or programs
  2. neither application is for general operating support

Applications must be postmarked between May 15 and August 15 of the current year.

Small Grant

Less than $4,000
<$4k
  • New Organization Start-Up Support
  • New Project/Program Start-Up Support
  • General Operating Support For Existing Organization
  • Project/Program Ongoing Operating Support
  • Expansion of Ongoing Project/Program
  • If Receiving United Way Funding for General Operating Support- No Restrictions
  • If Receiving United Way Funding for Project/Program Support- No Restrictions
  • Must be either a 501-c-3 status or working with a 501-c-3 fiscal agent

Partners Grant

$4,000 to $10,000
$4k to $10k
  • New Organization Start-Up Support
  • New Project/Program Start-Up Support
  • General Operating Support For Existing Organization
  • Project/Program Ongoing Operating Support
  • Extension/Expansion of Ongoing Project/Program
  • If Receiving United Way Funding May Not Exceed 25% of Organization's Budget
  • If Receiving United Way Funding May Not Exceed 25% of Project's Budget
  • Must be a 501-c-3 Organization