The United Way of the Wabash Valley has issued a new grant opportunity through their Community Health (UWWV CH) and Youth Success (UWWV YS) Impact Councils that are focused on projects that will address the overall health of area youth.
Donor Name: United Way of the Wabash Valley
State: Illinois, Indiana
County: Clark County (IL), Clay County (IN), Parke County (IN), Sullivan County (IN), Vermillion County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/17/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In particular, they are looking for projects that will improve the mental, behavioral, and physical health and well-being of children ages 6 to 18 (K-12).
The UWWV CH and YS councils are seeking proposals for innovative programs that address the overall health of the youth participants. Programs may be conducted during the school year, summer 2025, or another out-of-school time. Proposed projects can take a variety of approaches to addressing the overall health of students with a more holistic approach.
Priority will be given to programs that show the following attributes:
- Program serves youth in outlying counties: Clay, Parke, Sullivan, and Vermillion counties in Indiana, and Clark County in Illinois.
- Programs form collaborations/partnerships among organizations.
- Physical exercise is integrated with one or more of the following: social/emotional well-being, mental health, life skills, and food and nutrition.
Funding Information
The UWWV has made available a total of $30,000 in funding to be provided to eligible qualifying applicants. Applicants may apply for $1,000 to $5,000 to be expended by August 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following groups within the UWWV service area (Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Clark County in Illinois) are invited to submit proposals:
- Youth-serving organizations, school organizations, and/or civic organizations
- Businesses,
- Local government entities (e.g. Parks Department)
- Faith-based organizations, committees/groups and/or ministries
- Non-profit health services organizations
- If counseling/therapy/life skills services are proposed, evidence that a licensed or certified counselor is performing the services must be provided.
- Services must be conducted in person. Virtual sessions will not be funded.
For more information, visit UWWV.