The United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) is accepting applications for its Education Strategy Grants to improve the education 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 education investment through strategies that aim to improve the academic achievement of community’s youth and workforce development opportunities for adults. Their goal is to maximize educational outcomes for children and adults living in Dutchess and Orange counties so that they can forge a path toward lifelong learning and success.
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.
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 establish a foundation for the educational success of local students through furthering literacy and out of school learning opportunities and adults seeking workforce development opportunities, and, in some cases, may involve innovative initiatives that have the potential to be expanded upon with future funding. UWDOR is seeking to support partners who share their commitment to the following:
- 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.
Annual Goals
- Increase opportunities for positive youth development and literacy services.
- Develop opportunities for lifelong learning to increase skill-based development.
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).
