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Community Impact
Our mission: to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
Community Grant Schedule
The following schedule outlines the Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013)
application, review, and notification process:
| February 6, 2012 |
Community Grants Eligibility List and application posted on UWWC website |
| February 2012 |
Community Grant Trainings held; attendance is strongly encouraged, but not required. Each training covers the same information:
- Wednesday, February 8, 9:30am-11:30am, Marlboro College Graduate Center, Brattleboro, Room 2W
- Thursday, February 16, 9:30am-11:30am, Parks Place, Bellows Falls
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| March 15, 2012 |
Application due (new and updates from funded partners) |
| April 2012 |
Community Impact Teams review applications |
| May 2012 |
UWWC Board approves community grants |
| June 2012 |
Notification letters mailed to all applicants |
| July 2012 |
First monthly disbursement of community grants to funded partners |
| August 2012 |
Progress reports due from FY12 funded programs |
| February 2013 |
Progress reports due from FY12 and FY13 funded programs
FY14 application information posted on UWWC website |
Please Note:
- UWWC has established a Fund for Quality Early Education, administered by Windham Child Care Association. Early educators seeking funding for professional development, program enrichment, or program improvement should apply to the Fund and are not eligible for community grants at this time. Applications to the Fund for Quality Early Education are accepted by Windham Child Care Association on a rolling basis, reviewed by a committee, and accepted until funds are exhausted. Awards average $500-$1,000 each. If you are an early educator interested in applying, visit www.windhamchildcare.org to find out more or contact Windham Child Care Association at 802.254.5332.
- One year program grants that align with UWWC's 14 target outcomes in Education, Income, and Health will be awarded. An organization can apply for up to three (3) programs. The average UWWC grant has been $14,000 in previous years.
- The application process and reporting will be done online – specifications and instructions for the application will be provided and posted to our website. UWWC will offer a grant seeker training, which is highly recommended, but not mandatory. The goal of the training will be to review our community impact priorities, how to access and complete the online community grant application and to explain the volunteer team review methodology.
- Only program funding will be awarded; applications only for operating expenses will not be considered.
- Organizations that demonstrate their collaborative approach will be given special consideration.
- We ask that all applicants give very careful consideration to the amount of funding that you request. All applications should show a clear need for United Way funds and a plan for program sustainability. All other funding sources should be considered and included. Given that United Way dollars are limited and requests are many, all potential funding options for your program should be incorporated into the funding mix of any proposal.
- Funding is not the only UWWC resource! We are seeking to invest our varied resources (volunteer time, convening power, issue expertise, etc.) as wisely as possible to achieve maximum county-wide impact. Whether or not your program is funded, your organization is a key resource in achieving our Community Impact goals – we look forward to building a positive relationship!
We look forward to reviewing community grant applications and collaborating with you. Please extend our board’s appreciation to your staff and volunteers for the work that you do to improve the lives of Windham County residents. Should you have any questions or comments about the community grant process, please contact Sue Graff, Community Investments Director, at (802) 257-4011 x113 or sue@unitedwaywindham.org.
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