Agency Grant Application
Funding Amount
$2,500 - $25,000 (varies by county: Chenango $25,000, Delaware $5,000, Otsego $10,000, Madison $10,000)
Deadline
September 30, 2026
175 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Agency Grant Application
Funder: United Way of Mid Rural New York Inc
Overview: Competitive grants designed to focus, enhance, and/or expand an organization's existing programs and services, or as an investment in a critical enhancement project to a nonprofit organization's mission.
- Chenango County
- Delaware County
- Otsego County
- Madison County
Geographic Scope
Four-county region including:- Education
- Income Stability
- Health
- Disaster Services
Community Impact Focus Areas
Grants focus on the following impact areas:- Food insecurity
- Substance use and/or mental health
- Financial literacy
- Housing
- Child care
- Transportation
Priority Areas
Additional community priorities include:- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Minimum grant request: $2,500
- Maximum varies by county (see amount field)
Eligibility
- Competitive, unbiased review process
- No "member agencies" or entitlement funds
- Review panels comprised of United Way Board members and trained community volunteers
- Scoring based on research detailing greatest community needs
- Returning funded partners considered based on previous mid-year and final report scores
Funding Characteristics
- Alignment with community impact areas and priority areas
- Potential impact and effectiveness in addressing priority areas
- Clear demonstration of positive, measurable community change
- Focus on outcomes (longer-term changes) rather than just outputs
Evaluation Criteria
- Application Opens: Mid-July (2026)
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Review Period: October 1 - December 1, 2026
- Allocation Process: Late January 2027
- Decision Notification: No later than February 2027
- Funded Programs: Subject to mid-year and end-of-year reporting requirements
Key Milestones
Contact Information
Norwich Office: 83 North Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815 607.334.8815Oneonta Office:
31 Maple Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
607.373.0297
Morrisville Office:
PO Box 1116, Morrisville, NY 13408
607.373.0297
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Create Account or Login
- New users: Click "CREATE AN ACCOUNT"
- Recommend using Agency Name as username
- Check email (including spam folder) to set password
- Returning users: Click "LOGIN HERE" with existing credentials
- Forgot password: Click "RESET YOUR PASSWORD"
2. Complete Application Form
- Follow all prompts in the online system
- Do not leave any blanks; enter "N/A" if not applicable
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Save drafts frequently using "SAVE DRAFT" button
- Only one person at a time can enter data
3. Submit Application
- Click "SUBMIT" when completed
- You will not be able to access the completed submission after submission
- You will be sent a copy of your submission via email
- Be sure to log out after submission
- Organization information
- Program/initiative details
- Alignment with community impact focus areas
- Evidence of community need
- Program outcomes (not just outputs)
- Budget information
- Mid-year and final reports (if returning funded partner)
Required Materials
- Minimum grant request: $2,500
- Maximum varies by county
- Clear demonstration of measurable positive community change
- Explanation of how program aligns with impact and priority areas
- Distinction between outputs (tangible services) and outcomes (longer-term changes)
Application Requirements
- Virtual "office hours" available (dates/times to be announced)
- Includes overview of application process and outcome training
- Attendance optional
- Q&A period: August 12-23, 2026
- Submit questions during Q&A period; answers posted online
Technical Support
- Carefully follow all instructions and guidelines
- Demonstrate how funding will make a measurable difference in the counties
- Write clearly and concisely, especially in charts/tables
- Have someone else review your application
- Focus on outcomes and community impact
- Contact office with questions about alignment with funding priorities
Tips for Strong Application
- Short instructional video available on creating an account and saving drafts
Instructional Video
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