The United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore is seeking grant applications from non-profit voluntary organization serving a client population on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Donor Name: United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore (UWVES)
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County (VA) and Northampton County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/09/2023
Details:
The United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a local volunteer organization established in 1991 by business people and community leaders who recognized the need to have a local organization that would be dedicated to helping the people of Virginia’s Eastern Shore including Accomack and Northampton Counties by organizing and helping to raise financial support from local businesses and individuals for a variety of local charities.
The United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore serves as a bridge between those who strive to help and the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s Community of families and institutions in need.
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporation –
- Must be incorporated as a non-profit voluntary organization serving a client population on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
- Tax Exemption –
- Must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- VDACS Registration –
- Must be authorized to solicit contributions by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Accounting
- Must have documentation of financial condition for the local operation and demonstrate appropriate accounting records and controls over the receipt and expenditure of funds in accordance with the standards for voluntary health and welfare organizations.
- Must have sources of income other than United Way allocations to prove that agency can sustain itself.
- Must have community support including a sizable and active volunteer membership and fund-raising support.
- Must maintain formal record-keeping on numbers of clients served by age, race, geographic area, and other relevant demographics
- Governing Body –
- Must be governed by an active Board of Directors comprised of local representation who are unpaid volunteers. The Board must meet at least twice a year to establish policies and make decisions.
- Non-Discrimination –
- Must practice non-discrimination in the employment of staff, recruitment of Board Members, and provision of services.
For more information, visit UWVES.
