Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 31, 2026

268 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

2026 Agency Assistance Application

Funder: Atchison Area United Way

Geographic Scope: Atchison Area, Kansas

Overview: Partnership funding program for nonprofit organizations to support specific programs or services aligned with United Way's strategic pillars.

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
  • Must be in operation for at least one year
  • Must provide programs or services that align with United Way's pillars: Health, Education, and Financial Stability

    What United Way Does NOT Fund

  • General operating support is NOT provided through partner agency funding
  • Funding requests must be for a specific program/service only

    Focus Areas

  • Health
  • Education
  • Financial Stability
  • Multiple pillars considered

    Application Requirements

  • Complete submissions only - no partial submissions accepted
  • All information and required documents must be complete
  • No sections may be left blank
  • Applications must be thorough

    Required Documents

  • IRS Determination Letter
  • Current Year Budget
  • Most Recent Financial Statements
  • Board of Directors List
  • Supporting documentation (PDF, DOC, DOCX, CSV, XLSX, JPG, PNG accepted)

Contact Information

Phone: 913-372-2600 Email: info@atchisonareaunitedway.org Address: PO BOX 403, Atchison, KS 66002 Website: atchisonareaunitedway.org

    Important Notes

  • Progress can be saved and resumed on the same device
  • Email confirmation will be sent upon submission
  • If no confirmation received within 24 hours, contact info@atchisonareaunitedway.org
  • Board of Directors and Allocations Committee review all applications
  • Final determination announcements sent to contact email on application

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: Online application form

Steps to Apply:
1. Complete the online form at the application portal
2. Save progress as needed (can leave and return with same device)
3. Submit before deadline
4. Receive email confirmation

Required Application Sections

1. Agency Information
- Agency/Organization Name
- EIN/Tax ID Number
- Agency Address (City, State, ZIP Code)
- Agency Phone
- Website
- Primary Contact Name, Title, Email, and Phone
- Agency Mission Statement
- Year Founded
- Executive Director Name
- Number of Employees
- Number of Volunteers

2. Program/Service Information
- Program/Service Name
- Program Description (be thorough)
- United Way Pillar Alignment (select from: Health, Education, Financial Stability, Multiple Pillars)
- Pillar Alignment Explanation
- Population Served
- Number of Individuals Served Annually
- Geographic Area Served
- Expected Outcomes/Impact
- Funding Amount Requested
- Total Program Budget
- How Will United Way Funds Be Used?

3. Revenue Sources
- Provide complete revenue information including:
- Federal Government Fees/Grants
- State Government Fees/Grants
- Local Government Fees/Grants
- Other Grants (Foundations, etc.)
- Individuals/Fundraising Events
- Program Service Revenue
- United Way Funding (if previously received)
- Other Revenue
- TOTAL REVENUE
- Description of Other Funding Sources

4. Supporting Documentation
- IRS Determination Letter (required)
- Current Year Budget (required)
- Most Recent Financial Statements (required)
- Board of Directors List (required)
- Additional supporting documents as needed
- Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, CSV, XLSX, JPG, PNG

5. Signature and Consent
- Certification that all information is true and accurate
- Authorization for United Way to verify information and make contact
- Applicant signature (digital)
- Date
- Printed name

    Important Guidelines

  • Answer ALL application questions - do not leave any sections blank
  • Include ALL requested documents and attachments
  • Be thorough in responses
  • All documents will be kept confidential

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitseducationhealthcareeconomic-services

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