UWHC: Community Investment Grant Program 2023-25 (Florida)

The United Way of Hernando County is pleased to announce its 2023-2025 Community Investment Grant (CIG) Program.

Donor Name: United Way of Hernando County

State: Florida

County: Hernando County (FL)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 04/30/2023

Details:

Priority Areas

United Way of Hernando County Priority Areas for the 2-year Community Investment Grant cycle:

Health: Increasing Access to Health
- Goals: Individuals and Families in their community are able to access and benefit form affordable health services to better their overall quality of life.
- Focus Areas:
  - Access to Care and Available Health Resources
  - Mental and Behavioral Health Services
  - Support Services for People with
  - Disabilities (physical, intellectual, developmental)
Education: Fostering Childhood & Youth Success
- Goal: Children and Youth will have access to quality, educational wraparound services to further enhance their knowledge, skills and behavior in order to be successful in school and at home.
- Focus Areas:
  - Early Childhood Development and School Readiness
  - Mentoring Support and Out of School Services
  - Youth Development and Family Engagement
Financial Stability: Encouraging Economic Mobility
- Goal: Individuals and Families will be equipped with resources to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
- Focus Areas:
  - Financial Literacy for Youth and Adults
  - Job Development and Workforce Training
  - Financial Assistance Services
Basic Needs/Crisis Prevention: Breaking Down Barriers
- Goals: Residents experiencing crisis pf trauma will receive emotional, financial, or general support they need to overcome life’s unexpected barriers.
- Focus Areas:
  - Food Security
  - Protection from Neglect. Abuse, Exploitation
  - Transitional/Permanent Supportive
  - Housing Services for Those
  - Experiencing Homelessness

Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be met prior to Program funding being considered:

The applying Program must serve Hernando County, FL residents.
Programs requesting funding must be operational for at least one year prior to the CIG submission date.
The organization must have an all-volunteer Board of Directors (i.e. President/ED is a non-voting member)
Funded Programs will need to provide measurable outcomes, indicators, and community impact.
Considered Program applications will need to fall under one or more of United Way’s identified Initiatives and Focus Areas.
The organization must be listed on 2-1-1 Hernando
The organization’s Program must have a balanced budget, approved by their Board of Directors annually, and demonstrate financial accountability.
The organization’s administrative/fundraising rate cannot exceed 25% in order to be considered.
The organization and applying Program must be in compliance with local, state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
The organization’s Program must comply with UWHC’s Diversity Policy
Applying faith-based organizations must provide services to all qualified community members, regardless of their denomination.
Duplication of Programs in Hernando County will be taken into consideration by the CIG Committee.
The organization must be able to explain expanded Program(s), if applicable.
The organization is expected to partner with United Way, incorporate United Way branding, and is expected to abide by the terms as indicated in the UWHC Affiliation Agreement & USA Patriot Act.