UWDMI Youth Opportunity Program Investment

Youth Opportunity Program Investment

Geographic Scope: Macon, DeWitt, Moultrie, Piatt & Shelby Counties, Illinois

Mission: Helping young people realize their full potential

Focus Areas:

• Building strong foundations for children and teens
• Supporting early development
• Academic achievement
• Enrichment opportunities
• Graduation readiness

Goals:

1. Children in the community are kindergarten ready
2. Students in the community achieve at-grade-level learning
3. Youth in the community have access to enriching activities
4. Students in the community graduate from high school job/college ready

Current Funded Programs Include:

• Head Start - Empowerment Opportunity Center
• Wayfinders Youth - Old Kings Orchard
• Preschool - Decatur Family YMCA
• Early Childhood Development - Decatur Day Care
• Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Membership & Education - Children's Museum of Illinois
• Speech Therapy - Macon Resources, Inc.
• Outreach - Girl Scouts

Contact Information:

• Address: 201 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
• Phone: 217-422-8537
• Website: uwdecatur.org

Application Process

Step 1: Download Application

• Download the UWDMI Investment Application ZIP File
• Contents include:
  1. Funding Application
  2. Agency Director Certification Form
  3. Organization Budget Template
  4. Process Application Checklist
  5. Funding Application HUD MFI

Step 2: Upload UWDMI Investment Application Files

• Upload required documents:
  1. Funding Application (required)
  2. Agency Director Certification Form (required)
  3. Organization Budget Template (required)
• Provide: Name and Email
• Use online upload portal