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Community Need Fund / Community Impact Grants

UNITED WAY OF GREATER WATERBURYINC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Need Fund

Funder: United Way of Greater Waterbury, Inc.

Geographic Scope: Ten-town service area including Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury, Connecticut

Purpose: The United Way of Greater Waterbury aims to address the ongoing and emerging needs of the community by investing in programs aligned with adopted Impact Area strategies.

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) organizations in good standing

Must provide services in the United Way of Greater Waterbury ten-town service area

Impact Areas:

Education

Financial Stability

Basic Needs

Requirements for Grant Applications:
1. Alignment with United Way Outcomes and Strategies
2. Statement of Purpose and Use of Funding Intent:
- Intent of program proposed
- Community need defined and documented
- Target population identified
- Outcomes to be achieved through program for individuals and the community
- Amount requested and specific use of United Way Funds
- Grant period for the request
3. Data Collection Plan:
- What will be reported back to United Way and how data will be collected
- Measurement tool to be used
4. Agency Budget:
- Approved budget
- Audit and IRS 990
5. Program Budget:
- Approved budget
- Include any leveraged funds or in-kind services planned

Contact:
Jered Bruzas, Chief Impact Officer
United Way of Greater Waterbury
[email protected]
203-757-9855 x116

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Required Materials:
1. Statement of alignment with United Way outcomes and strategies
2. Statement of Purpose including:
- Program intent and proposed activities
- Documentation of community need
- Identification of target population
- Specific outcomes to be achieved (individual and community level)
- Specific amount requested and detailed use of United Way funds
- Grant period/timeline
3. Data Collection Plan:
- Reporting metrics and data collection methodology
- Measurement tools
4. Agency Budget:
- Current approved budget
- Most recent audit
- Most recent IRS Form 990
5. Program Budget:
- Approved budget for proposed program
- Documentation of any leveraged funds or in-kind services