Funded Partners Program

Geographic Scope: Mohawk Valley, NY

Program Description: United Way of the Mohawk Valley invites local agencies to apply for funding to support initiatives that align with the organization's mission. The program operates on a biennial cycle, with successful applications funded for a two-year period.

Mission Alignment: Programs must address one or more of these focus areas:

• Health & Wellness
• Economic Stability
• Community Responsiveness

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Organizations:

• Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations
• Government agencies
• Faith-based organizations
• Open to both new and previously funded programs

Program Requirements:

• Must deliver measurable outcomes in one of the three focus areas
• Must have a concrete start date or already be in operation
• Must demonstrate how programs address community needs
• Must drive measurable outcomes

Ineligibility/What Is NOT Funded

• Capital projects
• Sports programs
• Performance and art classes
• Entrepreneurial ventures
• Services that are duplicative of existing services

Funding Details

Current Cycle Status: The 2025-2027 Funded Partner Application period (May 1-31, 2025) is now closed

Funding Period: Successful applicants funded from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Multi-Year Funding: A second year of funding (2026-2027) will be offered to programs that achieve their outcome objectives in the first year, contingent on UWMV's 2025 fundraising campaign success

Note: Two-year funding extension is not guaranteed.

Benefits of Partnership

• Financial support
• Collaboration opportunities
• Increased visibility
• Access to valuable resources

Contact Information

Director of Strategic Impact & Development: Sarah Macri
Address: 258 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502

Application Process

Application Period: May 1-31 (biennial cycle)

Next Expected Opening: May 2027 (based on biennial schedule)

Current Status: 2025-2027 application period is closed

Submission Method: Contact Sarah Macri for application materials and submission instructions

Required Information: While specific form fields are not detailed in the provided content, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate:

• How their program addresses community needs in Health & Wellness, Economic Stability, or Community Responsiveness
• Measurable outcomes and impact metrics
• Program start date and operational status
• Organizational eligibility (501(c)(3), government agency, or faith-based status)