The United Way of Bemidji Area has announced its Clearwater County United Way Partner Agency Grant Program.
Donor Name: United Way of Bemidji Area
State: Minnesota
County: Clearwater County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $500-$5,000
Details:
Focus Areas
- Education – Helping children, youth, and adults achieve their full potential
- Basic Needs/Income – Promoting financial stability and increasing self-sufficiency or providing basic needs/emergency services
- Health – Improving people’s health and social well-being.
Funding Information
Grantees who are awarded funds can expect awards in the range of $500-$5,000, depending on the number of awardees.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be incorporated, operational and providing services for which you are applying, Not-for-profit and IRS tax exempt
- Agencies receiving United Way dollars must be not-for-profit organizations that have been declared tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service and have a 501(c)(3) status. The agency must be in operation and providing the service(s) for which funding is being requested. In addition, each agency must annually submit a properly signed “Affidavit of Compliance” with the charitable regulations of the State of Minnesota.
- Be non-discriminatory
- Discrimination by race, creed, color, sex, age, handicapping condition or religion is prohibited. Each organization receiving United Way funding must have an up-to-date non-discrimination policy.
- Have active, rotating volunteer leadership that represents diverse elements of the county
- The agency’s Board of Directors or governing body should consist of volunteers who participate in the policy making process, represent the diverse elements of the community, periodically rotate off the Board on a planned basis, and meet at least quarterly.
- Have sound financial and program management
- It is critical for United Way support that there is demonstrated ability to manage the programs and services in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, e.g., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Guide. The organization must provide copies of its annual audit using an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm.
- Have a local chapter/program in the respective county and/or serve people within this designated coverage area
- Any agency applying for United Way funds that has a national or state charter must have a local chapter/program and have a visible presence in the respective MN County in order to be eligible for United Way funding. The agency must also show ongoing support, participation, and service to this area throughout the funding cycle.
- United way funding may not be used for brick and mortar/capital building projects
- Agencies applying for funding may not use United Way dollars for remodeling or renovation, expansion or new construction of office or program site.
Ineligibility Criteria
United Way does not fund: Athletic organizations and/or events, political organizations and/or activities, organization’s prior year’s deficits, individuals, and/or for-profit organizations.
For more information, visit UWBA.
