The Marshfield Area United Way is seeking applications for its 2023 grant program to improve conditions necessary to achieve fundamental physical, social and/or psychological wellbeing.
Donor Name: Marshfield Area United Way
State: Wisconsin
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2022
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
They will consider funding health and human service programs of agencies with other principal objectives, as long as the health or human service impact is clear.
Focus Areas
- EDUCATION – Cradle to Career Support for Academic Success
Priority Outcomes:
- Improve school readiness and provide parental support
- Improve school performance & support career preparedness
- Increase access to mentors and tutors
FINANCIAL STABILITY – Financial Education, Stability, and Independence for Individuals & Families
Priority Outcomes:
- Increase food and basic needs security
- Reduce homelessness and improve access to affordable and transitional housing
- Provide education in financial literacy
HEALTH – Promote Safe and Healthy Communities
Priority Outcomes:
- Improve health & well-being of senior citizens and disabled community members
- Improve access to physical and mental health and wellness services
- Provide a safe place and assist with a path forward for victims of abuse and/or sexual assault
Grant Period
They are requesting a 12 month period—what does it take to operate this program for one year.
Evaluation Criteria
Review Panel members will use the following criteria for evaluating proposals.
- Community Need: Does the program address a recognized health and human service need in our community? Is the need consistent with MAUW mission and Funding Priorities? How serious is the problem?
- Impact: How well does the program demonstrate a meaningful linkage between community needs, program activities and outcomes? Will the program provide a meaningful volume of services and/or people served? Will United Way funding make a difference?
- Ability and Evolution: Does the agency have a history of reliability? Are there adequate staff and resources to conduct this program? Does the program plan seem sound? Are clear goals and objectives written? Are measurable outcomes evident? How well does the agency/program demonstrate the ability to deliver and measure proposed outcomes?
- Financial Management: Is the financial information presented clearly & accurately? Does the agency have a balanced budget? Does the agency have adequate reserves? Is there diversified funding? Is other funding available? Will funds requested from MAUW support direct client services? Are overhead expenses a reasonable % of total budget?
For more information, visit Marshfield Area United Way Grant.