The United Way Dutchess-Orange Region is seeking applications for its Community Partner Grants.
Donor Name: United Way Dutchess-Orange Region
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY), Orange County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Need in Community
The data shows us the urgent reality faced by many of neighbors:
- Poverty
- 20 out of every 100 children in region live in poverty.
- Food Insecurity
- One in two children goes to bed hungry (in some areas, this number jumps to 83%).
- Education Gap
- By 4th grade, a significant gap exists in reading proficiency:
- In Dutchess County, 47% of total students are reading at grade level, while only 34% of economically disadvantaged students are doing so.
- In Orange County, 40% of total students are reading at grade level compared with only 28% of economically disadvantaged students.
- By 4th grade, a significant gap exists in reading proficiency:
- Safety
- Children in region reported 750 incidents of bullying in the schools.
Priorities
Your program must align with specific funding priorities in the following areas:
- Education
- Financial Stability
- Health
- Veteran Needs
Funding Information
United Way has allotted funding in increments up to $10,000 for these requests.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your organization must be a 501c3 non-profit serving either Dutchess or Orange County.
- The LOI is required for any program that UWDOR has not funded within the past three years.
For more information, visit UWDOR.
