Through the Community Investment Fund, United Way of the Lakelands invests in local programs that deliver measurable results in the three United Way impact areas of Education, Health, and Basic Needs (Income Stability).
Donor Name: United Way of the Lakelands
State: South Carolina
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/29/2023
Details:
Priorities
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Supporting programs with focus on increasing percentage of children who enter school ready to learn in K-5, make sure all basic needs are met so child has opportunity to learn, and supporting K-4 and early childhood education initiatives.
- Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Supporting the development of necessary skills to read at grade level in third grade or succeed in reading beyond third grade and provide early numeracy and critical thinking skills, so children can be successful in
- Social & Emotional Development
- Supporting and encouraging a child’s increased ability to express and manage emotions, develop self-awareness and build healthy relationship skills.
Health
- Access to Care
- Increased access to healthcare services including medical, behavioral health, and dental services
- Prevention
- To improve community health through education and the creation of environments that support healthy behaviors. Initiatives focusing on education, screening, and policy efforts aimed to prevent chronic disease and encourage the adoption and practice of healthy behaviors.
Basic Needs
- Efforts that support and address barriers to education, financial stability, and health attainment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive UWL community funds, a program must clearly fit at least one of the three impact areas. Funding is available for those non-profits serving Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, and Saluda Counties.
For more information, vsiit Community Investment Grant.
