The United Way of Midland understands that the achievement of the Community Impact goals requires substantial, longer- term investments in the most exceptional programs in the areas of Education, Self Sufficiency and Health. All program funding awarded through the Community Impact - Program Funding process are three-year multi-year funding.
Request for Proposal (RFP)-
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process assumes zero-based funding. All requests are reviewed competitively and without consideration to prior or current funding.
Request for Continuation of Funding (RCF)-
Organizations currently receiving program funding in the other focus areas are required to complete a Request for Continuation of Funding (RCF). All RCF, requests are reviewed with consideration to prior or current funding.
Requirements-
The following requirements must be met in order for a program to receive funding through the Grants Process:
-501 (C) 3 Nonprofit
-The proposed program must be a Health and human service organization serving Midland County.
-Governed by a local volunteer board
-Fiscal agent must have audited financials
-Fiscal agent must have audited financials
-The proposed program must align with at least one of United Way of Midland’s Community Impact Focus Area Goals.
2021 TIMELINE:
1. Grant Release- Thursday, January 7, 2021
2. Software and Grant Application Training- Training is optional but highly encouraged. Applicants only need to attend one training.
- January 11, 2021, 9:30am - 11am
How to connect to the webinar:
-Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7814523862
-Dial In Number: 1-346-248-7799 - Texas, United States
-Meeting ID: 781-452-3862
- January 12, 2021, 11:30am - 1pm
How to connect to the webinar:
-Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7814523862
-Dial In Number: 1-346-248-7799 - Texas, United States
-Meeting ID: 781-452-3862
3. Proposal Submission Deadlines - Complete Application Packets (online via the e-CImpact - Grant Portal) must be submitted by 4:30 pm on February 11, 2021.
4. Agency Site Visits - May take place between February 26 - March 31, 2021. (excluding: March 8-12, 2021 Spring Break)
NOTE: This timeline is subject to change.
Please contact Michelle Evans at 432-685-7714 or MEvans@uwmidland.org to request the grant portal link or if you have questions.
Recording for Program Funding Grant Application Portal: