Support Grants aim to fund organizations that actively engage and uplift underserved and marginalized communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, New Americans, refugees, people with disabilities, women, and individuals facing economic challenges.
Donor Name: United Way of Central New York
State: New York
County: Onondaga County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Preference is given to organizations that reflect the diversity of the community they serve, operate with modest budgets, and have not previously received funding from the United Way of Central New York, although past recipients may still be considered if they align with the outlined preferences. Overall, the grant seeks to empower grassroots initiatives and emerging organizations that work towards addressing gaps in local services and engage the community in crafting solutions.
Preference given to applicants who:
- Reflect the community they serve.
- Empower BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, New Americans, Refugees, People with Disabilities or Women.
- Serve Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE) individuals or individuals living in poverty.
- Address gaps in local services.
- Involves the communities it serves in developing programs or services
- Offer opportunities for community engagement and volunteering.
- Operate with an annual budget of $50,000 to $1,000,000. Larger, established organizations are not precluded from applying, especially if they align with the other preferences outlined.
- Have not previously received a United Way of Central New York grant. Past recipients may still be considered if they align with the outlined preferences.
Funding Information
United Way of Central New York expects to award approximately $100,000 in 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Support Grant, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human service organization.
- Provide services to residents of Onondaga County.
- Able to provide required financial documents.
- In operation for at least two years.
- Have at least one part-time employee.
For more information, visit UWCNY.
