The United Way of Siouxland has announced a new approach to funding programs that officials say will provide flexibility to respond to the quickly changing needs of Siouxland.
Donor Name: United Way of Siouxland
State: Iowa
City: Sioux City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/20/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The United Way of Siouxland’s mission is to enhance Siouxland’s capacity to care for one another by working together through effective partnerships and leveraging resources. A strong community has a system of quality non-profit agencies that offer health and human services to improve the quality of life for all.
Goals & Priorities under new funding process
- Entities who partner with United Way of Siouxland will be expected to measure how their work leads to one or more of the following goals (goals will be bold below). Priority areas have also been identified as key measures in reaching the identified goals:
- Individuals access mental health and addiction resources.
- Improve access to affordable treatment and recovery resources through expanded hours and/or delivery methods, thereby increasing participation.
- Increase access and participation in prevention programming.
- Adult learners become more employable and independent in their community.
- Increase adult literacy instruction and participation
- Increase household income through career development opportunities and job training.
- Individuals engage in behaviors that improve their health or safety
- Families access quality childcare and early learning opportunities.
- Children are assessed ready for kindergarten.
- Increase safe, affordable, quality childcare slots. (Priority given to infant care and extended hours)
- Youth demonstrate grade-appropriate school readiness academically, socially, and emotionally
- Help students maintain or improve grade-level reading and math skills
- Decrease barriers for children to participate in before and after school activities.
- Increase school attendance rates.
Project Period
The funding cycle will last three (3) years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations must be located in and provide services to the residents of United Way of Siouxland service area, defined as a 40-mile radius around Sioux City, Iowa.
- Non-profit organizations must be well-established non-profit organizations that have been declared tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service and have a 501(c)(3) or 170(b)(1) status and had that status affirmed within the past two years.
- Non-profit organizations must be in existence for at least three years.
- Must have identified outcomes and indicators to measure program success and be able to share the process used to collect information and monitor program impact that demonstrates dedication to continuous improvement.
- Non-profit organizations must have a volunteer board of directors composed of at least five (5) people, must have established bylaws, meet at least quarterly, and maintain minutes of all board meetings.
- Non-profit organizations must have an annual operating budget; demonstrate financial controls, including a financial control policy, and should be current on all IRS filings and payment of payroll taxes.
- Organizations must have an annual audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant. For organizations with less than $500,000 in revenue, financial statements must be annually reviewed by an independent public accountant.
- Establish and maintain a counterterrorism policy. United Way of Siouxland and United Way Worldwide complies with the U.S. Patriot Act and all other counter terrorism laws. Affirmative action is taken to prevent technical, in-kind, or other resources from inadvertently being used for illegal acts and terrorist activities.
- Programs will self-select goal(s) they would like to address based on their ability to align with priorities outlined for each goal.
- Programs should be based on data and serve our community through evidence based programming that has clearly defined sources and curriculums.
- Non-profit organizations must be able to ensure the fidelity of their program.
For more information, visit United Way of Siouxland.
