United Way Of The Bluegrass: Basic Needs Grant - Regional

Overview

_NOTE: The Fund will support two separate Grants: the Single-County (or “Local”) Basic Needs Grant and the Multi-County (or “Regional”) Basic Needs Grant._

* _Here is the [Basic Needs Grant - Local page]()._

About

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is committed to fighting for the education, financial stability, and basic needs of everyone in Central Kentucky. Through the work of UWBG programs, grant-funded programming, and our non-profit partners, we’re making great strides to create a thriving community where everyone can prosper.

Basic Needs Grant - Regional

Approximately half of UWBG’s annual funding will be reserved as a “Basic Needs Fund” to provide basic needs services to low-income and underserved residents throughout Central Kentucky. “Basic needs” will include any service that is specifically targeted at low-income and underserved individuals and families and addresses (but is not limited to) one or more of the following:

* Food
* Health Services - (dental, medical, mental)
* Education- (childcare; early childhood, adult, out of school time, parenting)
* Shelter- (emergency, temporary or permanent housing or payment assistance)
* Financial Assistance
* Clothing, Sundries and Material Goods - (ex: coats, smoke detectors, work boots)
* Domestic Violence Prevention and Protection Services
* Legal Services
* Transportation Services

Basic Needs Grants may cover more than what is listed above.

Funding

Have no grant request ceiling.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Multi-County Grants will:
* Go to programs that expect to serve the residents of more than one county.