United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) issues this Request for Proposal as a part of their commitment to achieve the goal of improving the condition of their neighbors affected by poverty and limited resources.
Donor Name: United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY) and Orange County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
UWDOR targets their community investment on strategies that support the financial stability of their most vulnerable neighbors. They aim to improve outcomes for their neighbors living in Dutchess and Orange counties by supporting individuals and families on, their path to financial stability.
The goals outlined in this RFP represent a multi-faceted plan developed in partnership with community leaders defining government, businesses, non-profits, medical practitioners, educators, students, parents and the larger community.
Community-Level Outcomes
United Way and their partners identified goals and aligned outcomes to direct their work. They have identified key indicators of success and are working toward their achievement. They hold ourselves and their partners accountable to achieving success by using concrete metrics, based on local, state and federal data, to measure their progress:
- Annual Goals
- Improve access to resources to alleviate short-term financial crisis in order to increase local families’ economic position
- Community-Level Outcomes
- Increase financial assets for ALICE and low-income individuals.
Funding Information
Through this RFP process, UWDOR seeks partnerships with nonprofit organizations during the time period of July 2023 to June 2024.
Fund is divided into two funding categories:
- For previously funded programs, please indicate the amount you are requesting (maximum request of $50,000).
- For programs not previously funded, United Way has allotted funding in increments up to $10,000 for these requests. Please indicate your request here (maximum of$10,000).
Core Funding Criteria
In partnership with their community, United Way utilizes a cohesive strategy to address the needs of children, families, and individuals with limited financial resources in Dutchess and Orange Counties. This RFP aims to establish a foundation for financial stability of our neighbors and may involve pilot initiatives that will be expanded with future funding. UWDOR is seeking to support partners who share their commitment to the following:
- A commitment to community-level outcomes focused on demographics and geographic locations with the greatest need.
- A commitment to cross-agency and cross-community collaboration in developing effective strategies.
- A commitment to strategies that demonstrate success using evidence-based or evidence informed models.
For more information, visit UWDOR.