United Way of Western Kentucky - Community Impact Funding

Geographic Scope: Western Kentucky, with specific focus on McCracken County

Focus Areas: Organizations must work toward one of the following predetermined community level outcomes:

• EDUCATION
• INCOME
• HEALTH

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for funding, agencies must be able to adhere to and provide United Way with the following:

1. Measure Community Level Outcomes - Each program applying must work toward one of the predetermined community level outcomes defined in United Way's community impact plan
2. Annual Audit - Independent certified public accountant examination of agency financial statements in accordance with GAAS, including opinion on financial statement presentation (most recent fiscal year)
3. Annual Agency Budget - Current operating budget for entire agency showing projected revenue and expenses
4. Program Budget - Current detailed budget for the specific program applying, showing projected program revenue and expenses
5. IRS 501(c)(3) Letter - Documentation of tax-exempt status under Federal law
6. IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ - Annual required filing by tax-exempt organizations; must match audit year and include all schedules
7. Counter Terrorism Compliance - Agreement to comply with US Patriot Act and other counter terrorism laws
8. Board Roster - Current list of all board members
9. Non-Discrimination Policy - Written policy adopted by governing body stipulating that race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or age will not be used in service delivery
10. Fundraising Policy Compliance - Agreement that partner agencies may fundraise but must refrain from capital campaign kickoffs during annual United Way campaign. Restriction on payroll deductions in McCracken County workplaces
11. Memorandum of Understanding - Defines collaborative partnership

Funder Commitments

• Recognize successful programs through videos, client stories, and materials
• Promote and represent partner agencies positively in community
• Encourage promotion via workplace publications, email, websites, campaign tools
• Provide agency with United Way logo and signage for co-marketing
• Promote agency needs and events on social media and Volunteer Paducah

Partner Agency Commitments

• Work collaboratively with United Way and partner agencies
• Promote United Way positively in community
• Display United Way logo on buildings where funding is used
• Use United Way logo on primary publications for funded programs
• Register volunteer opportunities via Volunteer Paducah
• Provide information for promotion on social media
• Run United Way workplace awareness campaign and offer payroll deduction

Contact Information

Address: 120 S. 3rd Street, Paducah, KY 42001

Application Process

1. Watch Instructional Video - View application tutorial on website
2. Create Account or Login - New users must create an account (confirmation email will be sent); returning users can login with existing credentials
3. Complete Application - Save draft as needed using login credentials
4. Submit Application - Ensure no fields are left blank; enter "N/A" if not applicable
5. Logout - Be sure to logout after saving draft or submitting application

Required Materials

• All documentation listed in eligibility requirements section
• Complete application with no blank fields
• Supporting financial and organizational documents

Notes

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Username and password used for application submission will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications
• Save draft functionality available for applicants to return and complete submission