United Way of Berks County has established the 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 (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/26/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The LIVE UNITED Grant opportunity is based upon the belief that united, we can all be part of the positive change we wish to see in our community. When people mobilize together for a common goal, they create positive and lasting changes that multiply and build a stronger community for all.
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 their 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 Achieve 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.
- November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2023. Funds must be spent within a 12-month period after the grant is awarded. A final report will be due at the end of the 12-month period.
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.
