The Trident United Way Changemaker Grants mobilize resources and empower nonprofits dedicated to making a positive impact in the Tri-County community.
Donor Name: Trident United Way
State: South Carolina
County: , Charleston and/or Dorchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/11/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
Capacity-building Funding is an investment in the effectiveness, efficacy and future sustainability of a nonprofit or agency by providing resources to improve and/or expand an organization’s mission. It can enhance the strategic planning and implementation of operational and organizational structures and long-term goals. Capacity-building grants, therefore, focus not on the outward-facing work but the inner workings, means and systems of the organization.
Capacity-building grants are critical, providing funds to:
- Innovatively increase organizational effectiveness
- Provide staff and volunteer development
- Allow training and certification opportunities
- Enhance internal systems
- Improve technology and equipment
- Develop strategic planning outlines and communities of best practice
Examples of requests for support include new or existing projects in areas such as skill-building opportunities for staff or board members, diversity and equity initiatives, leadership development and management training, strategic planning, succession planning and website development.
Funding Information
Each quarterly cycle will award $100,000 in total grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- IRS 501c3 nonprofit organization
- Not classified as a private foundation and does not engage in political activities as defined by the IRS
- At least 50% of the agency service population is at or below 200% of the poverty level
- Primarily provides services to residents of Berkeley, Charleston and/or Dorchester Counties
- Agencies provide services to clients and/or beneficiaries without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran and/or disability service, based on client population
- Board of Directors structure with at least three non-compensated members who are also not related by blood or marriage
- Align with TUW’s priority areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health and Basic Needs
- Does not require religious worship, instruction or proselytization to receive services
- Provide the following documents with application:
- Verification of Federal Nonprofit Status:
- 501(c)3 IRS letter of Nonprofit Status for your organization
- If organization uses a fiscal agent, submit their 501(c)3 letter
- If organization is a religious organization that has not registered as a 501(c)3 with the IRS, you must certify that the organization meets the requirements for exemption under IRS section 501(c)3: irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Churches-&-Religious-Organizations
- Current State of South Carolina Office of Secretary of State Registration or Exemption
- Most current 990
- Proposed Budget
- Verification of Federal Nonprofit Status:
- Submit Status Report and Final Budget
- Within 30 days of the expending of funds submit Status Report & Final Impact Report by September 2024
- Complete online via SurveyMonkey
- Reporting to include (but not limited to):
- # of participants, volunteers, attendees or beneficiaries
- Details on accomplishment of increased capacity or benefit to organization
- Other measures or data points described in application
- Photos, success story and any plans for follow up or next steps with engagement (if applicable)
For more information, visit Trident United Way.