2017 Funding Request
Request for Proposals
United Way & Volunteer Services (UWVS) of Greater Yankton is pleased to announce the availability of youth scholarship funds for distribution to 501(c)(3) youth organizations in the greater Yankton area. Funding has been made available through allocated funds from United Way’s annual Community Campaign.
Priorities
The UWVS Allocations Committee will give funding priority to activities with the potential to have the greatest local impact – how many people served for how long?
Funding Information & Timeline
Application Deadline: Proposals must be delivered to the UWVS office no later than March 4, 2016 for 2017 funding. Applications are available via e-mail by request.
Available Grant Amounts: (Please ask only for the funding that is reasonably needed for your project or activity.) Grants to agencies/organizations or youth initiated projects may range from $250 - $5,000 per year.
Funding Available: Grants will be distributed semi-annually,with half the award amount distributed in February and again in August.
Criteria for Proposal Review
The UWVS Allocations Committee will assist organizations with registration fees/scholarships for youth unable to afford the fees; youth training/education; adult training/education programs geared toward working with youth; special youth programs and/or speakers; equipment and/or equipment upgrades; necessities and/or supplies used for youth projects, etc.
The UWVS Allocations Committee will fund creative projects generated, planned and implemented by youth for the betterment of their school or community.*
*Please include the name of the school or non-profit 501 (c) (3) organizations that will serve as fiscal agent (financial manager to receive dollars) for grant.
NOTE: Checks must be written to such an organization; they will not be written to an individual.
Review and Award
The UWVS Allocations Committee will review all proposals received by the deadlines. Final recommendations to fund or not fund are subject to approval by the UWVS Board of Directors.
Achievement Report Requested:When a grant is awarded, representatives from funded projects will be expected to submit an Achievement Report back to the committee with a letter summarizing their use of the grant. Achievement Reports are due in August. Representatives may also be asked to speak before the UWVS Allocations Committee.
DO NOT include this page with your application! Application for organizations begins on page 2.
2017 Funding Request
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION
Name of Organization/Program:
Organization Mission Statement (within 25 words):
Address: City:State: Zip Code:
Program Website:
Program Contact:Email:
Yankton Contact: Email:
2016 Connecting Kids Award: $
2017 Request: $
If asking for more funding this year, please explain why?
Briefly describe the organization and programs provided:
Project or Scholarship description: Be specific. Include objectives, need to be met, time period covered, etc.
Explain your goals, expected results and who will benefit from your project:
Year established or proposed (if new):
Number of Youth served by this project:
Participant fees for project, if applicable – explain what fees cover:
How would you publicize/acknowledge United Way’s support of your project?
Attach program brochures, pictures, articles or other pertinent information.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Attach a financial analysis of the project and be specific with itemized expenditures within the financial analysis of the project/grant request.
Attach current financial information including Budget, Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
Total amount requested: $
Total project budget: $
What other funding sources have you explored? How much have you received?
Is your agency/program currently receiving funds from United Way & Volunteer Services? Yes No
If “Yes,” please share the amount received, and brief description of how funds were used.
Please describe the consequences if United Way funding is denied.
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies:
- The information in this application, and various attachments are true and correct to the best of our / my knowledge; and
- I understand this application is a necessary condition, but does not guarantee, that the applicant will receive funding.
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Authorized Individual Name & Title E-mail address
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Signature Date
CONTACT INFO
United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton
Lauren Hanson, Executive Director
610 W 23rd Street, Suite 11
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-6766
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Proposals must be delivered to the UWVS office no later than March 4, 2016for 2017 funding.
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