The United Way of the River Cities has launched the Safety Net Grant program.
Donor Name: United Way of the River Cities (UWRC)
State: Ohio, West Virginia
County: Cabell County (WV), Gallia County (OH), Lawrence County (OH), Lincoln County (WV), Mason County (WV), Wayne County (WV)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Safety-net Grants are awarded each year to programs that provide short-term assistance with basic needs defined as: Safe shelter, Food, Clothing, Personal care items, Infant essentials, Prescription medication, Low- or no-cost healthcare, Utilities/rent assistance, and Transportation to access any of these services.
Funding Information
Grant Range: $4,000 to $20,000
Grant Period
January 1 – December 31
Geographical Areas
Programs must be physically located in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and/or Wayne counties in West Virginia or Gallia and Lawrence County, Ohio.
Requirements
- Nonprofit organizations
- If an agency’s total revenue is $500,000 or more, the agency shall submit its most recent Form 990 and its most recent independent financial audit conducted by a Certified Public Accountant and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
- If an agency’s total revenue is between $200,000 and $499,999, the agency is required to submit its most recent Form 990 and an independent financial audit, or an independent financial review conducted by a Certified Public Accountant.
- If an agency’s total revenue is less than $200,000, the agency shall submit its most recent Fiscal Year End statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activity comparative to the previous year and duly approved by its Board of Directors.
- Faith-based Organizations
- Current Form 990 (or a statement of exemption on letterhead)
- Charitable registration letter for state of OH or WV (or a statement of exemption on letterhead)
- Organizational chart
- List of internal controls
For more information, visit UWRC.
