The United Way of Berks County is accepting applications for its LIVE UNITED Grant to support grassroots, collaborative projects and innovative programs designed to creatively address neighborhood and community challenges.
Donor Name: United Way of Berks County
State: Pennsylvania
County: Berks County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Project ideas and goals must address one of the issue areas within the four focus areas identified by United Way of Berks County and members of the community as the building blocks necessary in creating a thriving community for people to live, work, and raise their families.
- Education: Helping Children and Youth Reach Their Potential
- Early Care and School Readiness
- Literacy
- School Success
- Youth Development
- Education Case Management
- Financial Stability: Promoting Self-Sufficiency and Independence
- Affordable Housing
- Employment/Job Skills-
- Personal Financial Management
- Financial Stability Case Management
- Health: Improving People’s Health
- Mental Health
- Health and Wellness
- Self-Sufficiency and Independent Living
- Health Case Management
- Safety Net Services: Helping Vulnerable Populations Meet Basic Needs
- Basic Needs
- Safety Net Case Management.
Funding Information
A maximum grant of $5,000 may be requested, with United Way reserving the option to award a lesser amount, based on demonstrated need and available resources.
Grant Period
Funds must be spent within a 12-month period after the grant is awarded.
Uses of funds
LIVE UNITED Grants can be used for:
- Events or projects that connect people to one another through volunteer work or community building efforts.
- Events or projects that mobilize people and provide opportunities for positive social interaction resulting in improved neighborhoods or communities.
- Events or projects that unite us as a community yet celebrate the diversity.
Eligibility Criteria
Any non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or community organization utilizing a fiscal agent, with a yearly budget below $250,000 providing health and human services to Berks County residents, is eligible to apply. If collaborating with another agency, that partner’s budget must also be below $250,000. Grassroots, neighborhood–based or smaller organizations are especially encouraged to apply. Previous LIVE UNITED Grant recipients are eligible to apply; however, funds cannot be used for the same program previously funded.
For more information, visit United Way of Berks County.
