Funding Amount

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Deadline

January 31, 2027

299 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth Opportunity Program Investment

Funder: United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI)

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
  • How to Apply

    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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationacademic-enrichmentmentoringcollege-prep

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