The United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore supports services that impact areas of Arts, Education, Financial Stability or Health.
Donor Name: United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore (UWVES)
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County (VA), Northampton County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/12/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These services must be clearly defined and with documentation of the problems and resulting needs of the proposed client population. Agencies must provide reasonable and ample evidence to substantiate the need for its program and justification for United Way funding.
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. (If you need an application, contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Solicitation Section at 1-800-552-9963 or 1-804-786-1343.)
- 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.
