The United Way of Rutland County is seeking applications for its Community Impact Grants to help address the most critical areas of need in its community.
Donor Name: United Way of Rutland County
State: Vermont
County: Rutland County (VT)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Details:
UWRC is proud of the work they have started and will continue to ensure that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the center of all that they do. They want to find out how their agencies are addressing DEI issues.
Focus Areas
- Health
- Substance Use Disorder
- People with substance use challenges are provided with treatment and support to manage the condition and the adverse effects that arise from addiction.
- Those in recovery are given the help and support they need to minimize the chance of relapsing and maximize their potential.
- Mental Health
- Screening and interventions are available and appropriate to individual needs.
- Wrap-around services support and guide those with mental health issues to assist them in making the transition from intervention to independence.
- Independent Living
- Basic needs, such as safety, healthcare, and nutrition, are met.
- Higher needs, such as belonging and self-actualization, are met.
- Systems to support and guide people in making healthy choices are developed.
- Adult Dental Health
- Support services are provided for adults in need of dental care.
- Timely emergency dental treatment is available to those in need.
- Substance Use Disorder
- Financial Stability
- Gaining Employment
- Job seekers and under-employed workers receive support in securing appropriate employment.
- Barriers to employment due to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, housing status, language, (dis)ability, age, size, religious commitment, or political perspective are removed.
- Barriers to Sustaining Employment
- Employees are helped to meet the conditions of employment.
- Low-Wage Earners
- Low-wage earners have access to opportunities for career advancement.
- Gaining Employment
- Education
- Childcare
- Childcare providers are supported in complying with regulations.
- Professional development opportunities for childcare staff are expanded.
- The capacity for infant and toddler childcare is increased.
- Childcare becomes more accessible outside standard working hours.
- Trauma
- Caregivers and teachers receive the training they need to identify signs of Trauma.
- Caregivers and teachers receive the training they need to institute a trauma-informed approach to supporting children of all ages.
- Beyond School
- Expand opportunities and capacity for children from low-income households to participate in appropriate and supportive no cost and low-cost programs.
- Remove barriers to enrollment and attendance.
- Childcare
Funding Information
- For requests for grants of $3,000 or less.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a Community Impact Funding grant, an agency must:
- Be exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)3 of the IRS;
- Directly serve the residents of Rutland County, Vermont;
- Employ staff and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, housing status, language, (dis)ability, age, size, religious commitment, political perspective, or any legally protected status under Federal or State law;
- Be a financially secure, ongoing operation independent of any funding that may be received from UWRC.
For more information, visit Community Impact Grants.
