UWJC: Strategic Grants

Our Belief

At its core, United Way of Jackson County believes people are connected and interdependent.

Strategic Grants

Program funding awarded only to programs addressing our impact areas:

• Education – increase high school completion.
• Income – family stabilization and independence.
• Health – maximize wellness.
• Transportation – remove barriers to getting to work, to school, and to needed appointments.

Eligibility

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

• To be eligible for affiliation with United Way of Jackson County, an agency it must meet all the criteria below.
  • The agency must remain in compliance with the criteria at all times.
  • All agency affiliations are subject to approval by the United Way of Jackson County board of directors.
  • Be a 501(c) (3) organization or other tax exempt organization.
  • Be governed by a board of directors or an independent governing body.
  • Have tax exempt status in effect for two years prior to application to United Way.
  • Have a paid executive director or the demonstrated capacity for evaluation of continuity, responsibility and accountability.
  • Be primarily involved in providing programs that are education, personal financial stability, health or transportation related that directly serve Jackson County, OR and surrounding areas residents’ and employers’.
  • Maintain policies and practices for the protection and safety of vulnerable populations (children, people with disabilities and seniors) served by funded program.
  • Maintain a nondiscrimination policy or plan that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation or status as a person with disabilities.

Ineligibility

• This grant will not fund capital grants.