United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2022 Education Community Investments.
Donor Name: United Way of Goodhue Wabasha & Pierce Counties
State: Minnesota, Wisconsin
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/03/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $20,000
Details:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to fund programs advancing greater racial equity in education through direct services that align with the goals set forth by their board of directors. Specifically, the RFP will prioritize programs led by organizations that hold a clear vision for a more equitable and just future for those they support. Programs must meet the UW-GWP goal to seek to promote and support a whole-learner approach to education and youth development by addressing gaps of opportunity in the communities.
Funding under the RFP
- Is flexible, general operating funds with a requirement for grantees to track outcomes over the grant period.
- Provides an opportunity for a three-year commitment to fund organizations, with the opportunity to renew grants annually based on nonprofit outcomes and available funding.
- In addition to funding, nonprofits will have the opportunity to share their work and story with a large audience of donors and community members, inform United Way’s advocacy agenda, participate in networking, and more.
Funding Opportunity Overview
- United Way-GWP will provide up to 3 consecutive annual grants for programs working within their service area in Focus Area of Education. Grant amounts may vary year to year based on available United Way-GWP funds.
- Grants are unrestricted, general operating funds with a requirement for grantees to track outcomes over the grant period. Grant funds may not be used for lobbying and capital improvements.
- Organizations that receive grants will report annually on a mix of required and grantee- determined outcomes that illustrate impact and progress over time toward United Way-GWP goals.
- Grant awards will be no more than 50% of program’s budget. Grant awards will be dependent on total funds available and total number of applicants. In past funding cycles, most grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000 annually.
- United Way-GWP seeks to fund organizations with a strong focus on non-discrimination and equity and will prioritize these organizations when making decisions about grants.
- United Way-GWP seeks to fund organizations concentrating on education for ages birth through 3rd grade and will prioritize these organizations when making decisions about grants.
Organization Eligibility Requirements
- Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization OR a fiscally sponsored group by an organization that is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, a government organizations, educational institutions or faith-based organization that offers programs or services to the public and do not restrict access to their program based on religious affiliation or require participation in religious activities.
- Your organization must be able to demonstrate a commitment to non-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization (employees, volunteers, board of directors, clientele, etc.).
- Your organization provides direct services to individuals.
- For organizations required to complete an audit, your most recent audit opinion is not qualified and free of material weaknesses.
- Funded programs must serve people who reside within one or more communities within united Way of GWP’s assigned zip code service area.
- Goodhue County, Minnesota (55027 Goodhue, Bellechester, 55066 Red Wing, 55983 Wanamingo, 55992 Zumbrota, 55946 Kenyon, 55009 Cannon Falls, 55956 Mazeppa, 55026 Frontenac)
- Wabasha County, Minnesota (55968 Reads Landing, 55981 Wabasha, 55964 Plainview, 55945 Kellogg, 55041 Lake City)
- Western Wisconsin (54014 Hager City, 54723 Bay City, 54750 Maiden Rock, 54761 Plum City 54769 Stockholm)
For more information, visit Education Community Investments.
