The United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) is accepting applications for its Financial Stability Strategy Grant Program to improve the condition of neighbors affected by poverty and limited resources.
Donor Name: United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR)
State: New York
Counties: Dutchess County (NY) and Orange County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/18/2022
Grants Size: up to $10,000
Details:
UWDOR targets their community investment on strategies that support the financial stability of their most vulnerable neighbors. They aim to improve outcomes for their neighbors living in Dutchess and Orange counties by supporting individuals and families on their path to financial stability.
The goals outlined in this RFP represent a multi-faceted plan developed in partnership with community leaders defining government, businesses, non-profits, medical practitioners, educators, students, parents and the larger community.
United Way and their partners identified goals and aligned outcomes to direct their work. They have identified key indicators of success and are working toward their achievement. They hold ourselves and our partners accountable to achieving success by using concrete metrics, based on local, state and federal data, to measure our progress:
- Annual Goals: Improve access to resources to alleviate short-term financial crisis in order to increase local families’ economic position.
Core Funding Criteria
In partnership with their community, United Way utilizes a cohesive strategy to address the needs of children, families, and individuals with limited income in Dutchess and Orange Counties. This RFP is designed to reduce hunger and increase access to healthy food. In some cases, they may support pilot initiatives that have the potential to be expanded upon with future funding. UWDOR is seeking to support partners who share the following commitments:
- A commitment to community-level outcomes focused on demographics and geographic locations with the greatest need;
- A commitment to cross-agency and cross-community collaboration in developing effective strategies; and
- A commitment to strategies that demonstrate success using evidence-based or evidence-informed models.
Funding Information
- For previously funded programs, please indicate the amount you are requesting (maximum request of $50,000).
- For programs not previously funded, United Way has allotted funding in increments of up to $10,000 for these requests. Please indicate your request here (maximum of $10,000).
For more information, visit United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR).
