Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 30, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley Grants

Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wood, and Wirt counties in WV; Athens and Washington counties in OH

Strategic Priority Areas:

  • Education

  • Income (Financial Stability)

  • Safety Net

  • Health
  • Program Description:
    United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley grants invest local dollars in communities to address specific community-centered issues. Funding decisions are made through an annual competitive application process. Grants are invested in high-performing nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services aligned with the four strategic priority areas.

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Nonprofit organizations providing programs and services aligned with UWAMOV's four strategic priorities

  • Current grantees or previously funded organizations are NOT given special consideration

  • Organizational size is NOT a factor in evaluation

  • New applicants are welcome to apply

  • 501(c)(3) status required (implied from nonprofit focus)
  • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Alignment with UWAMOV's funding priorities

  • Quality of application

  • Ability to demonstrate tangible, measurable results

  • Organizational capability to deliver services
  • Review Process:

  • Overseen by UWAMOV's Board of Directors and Community Investment Committee

  • Rigorous review process utilizing assessment tools

  • External Citizens Review Panel comprised of professionals from academia and public/private sectors

  • Reviewers selected for experience with community needs and diversity representation

  • Conflict of interest vetting required

  • Reviewers recruited from all local communities
  • Contact: Stacy DeCicco (for questions and technical assistance)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Next Funding Cycle will open in mid-2026

  • Applications accepted on annual competitive basis
  • Required Materials:

  • Expectations and Eligibility Requirements (available as PDF on website)

  • Application demonstrating alignment with UWAMOV priorities

  • Documentation of tangible, measurable results/outcomes
  • Application Submission:

  • Submitted through annual competitive application process

  • Technical assistance available from Stacy DeCicco
  • Note: Specific narrative questions, LOI requirements, and detailed application steps not provided in available website content.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationpoverty-alleviationhealthcarecommunity-services

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