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.
2020 TIMELINE:
1. Grant Release- Wednesday, January 8, 2020
2. Software and Grant Application Training- Training is optional but highly encouraged. Applicants only need to attend one training. The webinar is not recommended for new applicants, it is a refresher for longstanding users.
(Please sign up for the training on SIGNupGenius)
- January 9, 2020, 9:30am - 11am
Training Location: United Way Office - 1209 W. Wall St. Midland, TX 79701 - January 13, 2020, 1:30pm - 2pm
Training Location: United Way Office - 1209 W. Wall St. Midland, TX 79701 - January 14, 2020, 11:30am - 1pm
How to connect to the Webinar:
-Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/mevans00
-Online Meeting ID: mevans00
-Dial-in Number: (712) 770-5505 - United States
-Access Code: 817220
3. Proposal Submission Deadlines - Complete Application Packets (online via the e-CImpact - Grant Portal) must be submitted by 4:30 pm on February 13, 2020.
4. Agency Site Visits - Can take place between February 24 - March 31, 2020. (excluding: March 9-13, 2020 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.
