Pocono Mountains United Way is pleased to announce funding opportunities to support eligible and qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Monroe County residents.
Donor Name: Pocono Mountains United Way
State: Pennsylvania
County: Monroe County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Pocono Mountains United Way supports programs that contribute to the education, financial mobility and health of residents of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Priority Needs for 2026-2027 are:
- Mental Health
- Innovative solutions including self-help, social support and prevention of Mental Health disorders
- Basic Needs
- Food
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Domestic Violence
- Housing
- Housing/eviction counseling, financial counseling/coaching
- Innovative approaches to stabilize renters
- Assistance for people experiencing homelessness
- Addressing at-risk homeowners
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for funding, all agencies not presently receiving Pocono Mountains United Way funding must complete a pre-screening process. All agencies applying for funds from Pocono Mountains United Way must meet the following eligibility criteria. Each agency must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an associated EIN
- File an IRS 990 (as per federal requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations)
- Have a current Certificate of Registration from the PA Department of State, Bureau of Charitable Organizations
- Been in operations for 24 continuous months
- Have had annual revenue in its last fiscal year of at least $20,000
- Undergo an annual audit (if annual revenue $500,000 or more), or a financial review by a CPA (if annual revenue less than $500,000) or a financial compilation by a CPA (if annual revenue less than $100,000)
- Have adequate and prudent insurance coverage such as liability insurance, bonding of staff, and coverage of property and equipment
- Provide services to residents of Monroe County, PA. Agency agrees to restrict awarded funding to serve residents of Monroe County, PA.
- Intend to submit an application that meets an unmet or under met need in the community
- Be able to describe how the agency’s strategic direction and program to be proposed aligns with one of Pocono Mountains United Way’s Priority Needs
- Be willing and able to sign a Partner Agency Agreement, should the organization be selected for funding.
For more information, visit Pocono Mountains United Way.
