The United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is seeking applications for its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Fund.
Donor Name: United Way of the Midlands (UWM)
State: Nebraska
Counties: Pottawattamie County (NE), Sarpy County (NE), Douglas County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2022
Details:
The DEI Fund gives UWM an opportunity to be more intentional and strategic with its investments as we strive to build a more united community by addressing the historic and systemic marginalization that exists. It will focus on racial equity, and BIPOC populations specifically, based on socioeconomic and health outcomes that are widely disproportional by race, and community stakeholder feedback. Advancing racial equity moves us beyond focusing on disparities alone, to focus on targeted strategies that support BIPOC populations and, in doing so, increase their collective success.
The DEI Fund at United Way of the Midlands (UWM) will advance racial equity in their community by supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led nonprofits who are empowering BIPOC community members with programs that fall into one of the UWM DEI Fund categories.
DEI Fund Categories
- Workforce Development
- Vocational/Skill Training
- Certification
- Licensure/Credential
- Entrepreneurship
- Technical Training
- Loan and Access Management
- Business Financial Literacy
- Employment
- Accessibility
- Job Search and Interview Assistance
- Placement and Retention Services
- Financial Education & Asset Development
- Asset Development
- Financial Literacy Curriculum
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 50% of the organization’s senior leadership must be BIPOC (or at least 25% if ED/CEO is BIPOC)
- At least 65% of the program’s client population identifies as BIPOC
- Is focused on increasing racial equity for adults/HS-age youth through DEI Fund Categories
- Active 501c3 or fiscally sponsored by one
- Program residents reside in Pottawattamie, Sarpy, and/or Douglas County
For more information, visit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund.