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United Way of Greenville County Organizational Grants (How We Win Strategy)

UNITED WAY OF GREENVILLE COUNTY INC

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

United Way of Greenville County Organizational Grants

Status: Grant cycle not currently open. Next cycle expected in 2026.

Geographic Scope: Greenville County, South Carolina

Focus Areas:

  • Housing (affordable housing access)

  • Childcare (high-quality, affordable childcare)

  • Education (postsecondary education and industry certifications)

  • Transportation

    • Grant Strategy: Multi-year grants (3 years: 2024-2026 cycle) to qualified community organizations aligned with United Way's "How We Win" organizational strategy (2023-2030) designed to fight the persistence of poverty by eliminating barriers to higher earnings.

    Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) organizations

  • Quasi-governmental organizations

  • Must be aligned with United Way's investment strategy

  • Must have been in existence for at least 2 years

  • Must serve those living in Greenville County

  • Must address poverty and align with United Way's organizational strategy

    • What United Way Does NOT Fund:

  • Capital projects and campaigns

  • Organizations not addressing poverty

  • Organizations not aligned with United Way's strategy

  • Organizations in existence less than 2 years

  • Organizations not serving Greenville County residents

    • Funding Details:

  • Current investment: $3 million annually to 67 local nonprofit organizations

  • Award amount: Determined during site visit process

  • Funding period: January 1 - December 31 (renewed annually for 3 years based on performance and fund availability)

  • General operating support (not program-specific)

  • Can include personnel costs

    • Application Type: General operating support rather than program-specific funding

    Contact: rfp2023@unitedwaygc.org (for assistance)

    Address: 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville, SC 29607

    Phone: 864-467-3333

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline (based on 2023 cycle):
    1. RFP and application released May 1
    2. Proposals due June 1 at 5 p.m.
    3. Review period and site visits June 2 - August 30
    4. Funding decisions notified beginning September 1
    5. Funding begins January 1

    Informational Sessions:

  • Sessions held for funded partners and prospective partners

  • Available both in-person and via Zoom

    • Application Requirements:

  • Organizational chart

  • Board of Directors information

  • Financial documents:

    • - Audit (if budget over $250,000)
    - Profit & Loss statement accepted (if budget under $250,000)
  • Insurance documentation (upload all together in one document)

  • Unofficial high school transcript (if applicable)

  • Letters of recommendation (if applicable)

    • Application Details:

  • System auto-saves work

  • Multiple people can work on application simultaneously (coordinate which sections each person manages)

  • Grant request amount discussed during site visit (not in initial application)

  • No additional documents uploaded with application; supporting materials presented at site visit

  • Volunteers can be listed as crucial personnel (identify volunteer positions on organizational chart)

    • Site Visits:

  • Conducted June 12 - July 14 (based on 2023 timeline)

  • Duration: No longer than one hour

  • Review team: 3 people (United Way staff and community evaluators)

  • Attendees: Organization leaders and key members

  • Includes: Panel interview and brief organizational tour

    • Reporting Requirements (if funded):

  • Must agree to measure and report on defined outcomes

  • Proposals must illustrate measurable impact

  • Annual performance reviews determine funding renewal

    • Partnerships:

  • Organizations can partner/collaborate with other organizations to apply

  • Cannot apply for multiple programs; must apply for general operating support

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshousingchild-careeducationtransportationpoverty-alleviation

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