United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) seeks to invest in programs that provide experiential learning in supporting the further enrichment and enhancement of subjects and skills that support young people while they learn and grow.
Donor Name: United Way of Greater Newark
State: New Jersey
City: Newark
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $10,000
Details:
To that end, UWGN recognizes STEM, literacy, arts, sports and urban farming/ag are key areas Newark Youth can participate in both experiential learning and out of school time enrichment.
UWGN has engaged communities within the 13- municipality footprint in creating community based and community led solutions that strengthens the cornerstones for a good quality of life: health, education, and financial stability. The mission of UWGN is to disrupt the cycle of poverty by convening, collaborating and investing in strategies to improve outcome for children and families.
UWGN increases access to quality educational resources and services for youth and families by convening and collaborating with key educational stakeholders and investing in out-of-school time youth program providers. The mission of Newark Thrives! is to improve access to and participation in highquality out of school time opportunities for Newark youth by leveraging resources, convening stakeholders, and empowering young people, families, and educators. The vision of Newark Thrives! is to engage every child in Newark in high-quality experiences outside of school time so that they will grow, develop, and thrive.
Proposed Strategy
United Way of Greater Newark seeks to partner with selected organizations to provide high- quality out of- school time activities. Newark Thrives, an initiative of United Way of Greater Newark, will award (5) grants, up to $10,000 each, to organizations providing out -of- school time programs engaging teens and youth that wish to engage in the following programmatic areas:
- STEM
- Literacy
- Arts
- Athletics
- Urban farming/agriculture
Eligibility
Proposals must also include the following:
- Organizational budget
- 990
- Audited financial statements
- List of Board of Directors
- 501 C (3) tax-id letter.
For more information, visit UWGN.
