Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs

Geographic Scope: Indian River County, Florida

Funding Cycle: Two-year funding cycle

Focus Areas

UWIRC is accepting proposals in the following Financial Stability and Health priority areas:

Financial Stability

• Basic Needs: Ensuring all individuals have access to adequate nutritious food and safe, sustainable housing
• Stabilization/Manageable Expenses: Empowering individuals with financial resources and assets to avoid financial crises
• Family Sustaining Employment & Workforce Skill Development: Equipping individuals with skills and resources to seek, obtain, and retain employment

Health

• Improved Physical and Mental Health: Ensuring all individuals have access to services enhancing physical and mental well-being, including healthy weight, physical, oral, and behavioral health, and ability to live independently
• Improved Quality of Life for Mothers, Infants, and Children: Providing families with resources and access to services related to children's oral health, child abuse prevention, perinatal care, children's behavioral health (including mental health and substance abuse), and addressing childhood obesity

Eligibility

• Applicants: Nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County residents
• Requirements: Must demonstrate measurable participant progress based on outcomes and indicators set forth by UWIRC
• Organization Standards: Partner organizations must meet stringent eligibility criteria and report on program metrics semi-annually
• Financial Accountability: Organizations receiving United Way funds must demonstrate highest financial transparency and accountability

Application Process

Letter of Intent (LOI) submission required first, followed by full application if approved

Contact Information

Deana Shatley

• Email: groveunitedway@deanashatley.com (decoded from obfuscated email)
• Phone: (772) 567-8900, ext. 114

General Information

United Way of Indian River County

• Address: 1836 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
• Phone: (772) 567-8900
• Website: UnitedWayIRC.org
• Mission: Fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every community member

Application Process

1. Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) electronically through United Way's web-based grant platform, e-CImpact
   • Deadline: 4:00 PM on December 3, 2025
   • Agencies will be notified if approved to move forward in the grant process
2. Obtain Required Materials
   • Contact Deana Shatley to access:
   • Funding Eligibility Guidebook
   • e-CImpact system login credentials
3. Full Application (if LOI approved)
   • Submit through e-CImpact platform
   • Must demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with UWIRC's priority areas

Required Information

• Organization Details: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, serving Indian River County
• Program Description: Detailed description of program/services
• Outcomes & Metrics: Measurable participant progress indicators aligned with UWIRC standards
• Budget Information: Project budget and funding needs
• Financial Reports: Demonstration of fiscal accountability and transparency

Submission Format

• Method: Electronic submission through e-CImpact web-based platform only
• Format: As specified in e-CImpact system

Contact for Application Support

Deana Shatley

• Email: groveunitedway@deanashatley.com
• Phone: (772) 567-8900, ext. 114