Oshkosh Area United Way is pleased to announce the 2023 Community Investment Grant Program to improve the health, education, and financial stability of residents in Oshkosh and the surrounding area.
Donor Name: Oshkosh Area United Way
State: Wisconsin
City: Oshkosh
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Details:
Community Investment Application is available to organizations in the Oshkosh Area United Way’s service area that offer programming in the following focus areas:
- Mental Health: In the Oshkosh area, there is a need to support mental health that grows every day. They fund programs that connect residents to health and human services, healing and crisis intervention, and positive social relationships.
- Early Childhood Development: Providing access to high-quality childcare and education is one of the smartest investments they can make. They fund programs that give parents and children tools for early childhood development and overall school and career readiness.
- Financial Stability (Steps Toward A Living Wage): Oshkosh Area United Way supports efforts to create stable, self-sufficient households. They do this by supporting programs that improve skills for gainful employment, reduce transportation barriers, and offer basic needs like food and shelter.
Eligibility Criteria
OAUW will consider funding for organizations which:
- Provide programs supporting education, health and financial stability; but more so in childhood development, mental health, and providing steps toward a living wage.
- Demonstrate their program’s benefit to local residents, whether the service is an independent agency or part of a national group.
- Measure and track positive results clients and consumers achieve with the services provided by the agency.
- Are nonprofit organizations the IRS recognizes as 501(c)3, or have a similar tax exemption, such as a school district or unit of county or local government.
- Maintain records and monitor the use of United Way funds. Organizations must have a proper ratio of fundraising and administrative overhead to that spent for program delivery – at least 70% of income to program services.
- Are in compliance with anti-terrorist funding in accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act.
- Organizations that welcome diversity in the selection of board and staff and practice non-discrimination in the delivery of services.
- Programs that support residents in at least one of these zip codes: 54901, 54902, 54903, 54904, 54906, 54927, 54963, 54964, 54980, 54985
IMPORTANT: Limited funding is available for organizations offering programs outside of OAUW’s three focus areas identified as priorities in the Oshkosh area.
OAUW will NOT consider funding for:
- Individuals.
- Religious organizations if their activities serve only members or promote a particular religion or denomination.
- Lobbying efforts meant to influence legislation.
- Direct support for travel by individuals or groups unless it is a critical component of an eligible program, such as transportation for the elderly and disabled.
- Advertising other than that which makes the public aware of available services.
- Endowment or capital campaigns.
- Athletic associations or teams.
- Fundraising, testimonial events or dinners and related activities like silent auctions, raffles, or telethons.
For more information, visit Oshkosh Area United Way.
