Applications are now being accepted for the Marshfield Area United Way Grant Program.
Donor Name: Marshfield Area United Way
State: Wisconsin
Village/City: Selected Villages and Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
- Education – Cradle to Career Support for Academic Success
- Priority Outcomes:
- Improve school readiness and provide parental support
- Improve school performance & support career preparedness
- Increase access to mentors and tutors
- Financial Stability – Financial Education, Stability, and Independence for Individuals & Families
- Priority Outcomes:
- Health – Promote Safe and Healthy Communities
- Priority Outcomes:
- Improve health & well-being of senior citizens and disabled community members
- Improve access to physical and mental health and wellness services
- Provide a safe place and assist with a path forward for victims of abuse and/or sexual assault
Project Period
They are requesting a 12 month period—what does it take to operate this program for one year.
What geographic area does Marshfield Area United Way fund?
Marshfield Area United Way supports services provided in Arpin, Auburndale, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Neillsville, Pittsville, Spencer and Stratford. For multi-county agencies, the proposed outputs and outcomes, as well as, the budget should reflect only those services provided locally.
Evaluation Criteria
Review Panel members will use the following criteria for evaluating proposals.
- Community Need: Does the program address a recognized health and human service need in the community? Is the need consistent with MAUW mission and Funding Priorities? How serious is the problem?
- Impact: How well does the program demonstrate a meaningful linkage between community needs, program activities and outcomes? Will the program provide a meaningful volume of services and/or people served? Will United Way funding make a difference?
- Ability and Evaluation: Does the agency have a history of reliability? Are there adequate staff and resources to conduct this program? Does the program plan seem sound? Are clear goals and objectives written? Are measurable outcomes evident? How well does the agency/program demonstrate the ability to deliver and measure proposed outcomes?
- Financial Management: Is the financial information presented clearly & accurately? Does the agency have a balanced budget? Does the agency have adequate reserves? Is there diversified funding? Is other funding available? Will funds requested from MAUW support direct client services? Are overhead expenses a reasonable % of total budget?
For more information, visit Marshfield Area United Way.
