Community Investment, Program Funding:
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
- The proposed program must align with at least one of United Way of Midland’s Community Impact Focus Area Goals
2022 SPRING TIMELINE:
1. Letter of Intent Due: Thursday, December 9, 2021
- Required for Request for Funding (RFP)- Focus Area Self-Sufficiency applicants.
- Not Required for Request for Continued Funding (RCF)- Focus Areas Education and Health renewals.
2. Grant Release: Thursday, January 6, 2022
3. Software and Grant Application Training: Training is optional but highly encouraged. Applicants only need to attend one training.
- January 11, 2022, 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, 2022, 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
4. Proposal Submission Deadlines: Complete Application Packets (online via the e-C Impact - Grant Portal) must be submitted by 4:30 pm on February 10, 2022.
5. Agency Site Visits: Self-Sufficiency site visits may take place between February 21 - March 31, 2022. (excluding: March 7-11, 2022 Spring Break)
6. Award/Non-Award Notifications: Notifications will be sent via postal mail or email between late April through early May.
NOTE: This timeline is subject to change.
Please contact Michelle Evans at 432.685.7714 or mevans@uwmidland.org to request more information.