The United Way of Broome County is accepting applications for its Strategic Priorities Grant Program.
Donor Name: United Way of Broome County
State: New York
County: Broome County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2022
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Three building blocks make up United Way of Broome County’s Strategic Priorities that support efforts to drive systemic change in the community. The United Way is committed to lasting solutions that build opportunity for all.
- Health: Broome County will be an engaged and empowered community that fosters healthy environments, healthy relationships, and healthy people.
- Key Strategies:
- Support the social, emotional, and mental health of all youth, individuals, and families
- Increase access to healthcare
- Promote a healthy and safe environment
- Increase access to healthy food and physical activity
- Education: All children and youth in Broome County have the opportunity to do well in school, graduate on time, succeed in a career, and achieve their full potential.
- Key Strategies:
- Support early grade literacy, reading proficiency, and school readiness programs
- Developmentally and academically prepare children for Kindergarten
- Provide work readiness and soft skills training for youth
- Increase middle school, high school, and post-secondary school success
- Financial Stability: Broome County families can have the earnings, income, and assets to be financially stable.
- Key Strategies:
- Increase employment and advancement opportunities
- Provide mentorship programs
- Increase financial literacy programs
- Increase access to improved housing options.
Grant Period
Funding awarded to applicants shall be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must meet and provide evidence of the following requirements:
- Be a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization
- Be incorporated or chartered under appropriate federal, state, or local statutes
- Abide by federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination
- Have an active, locally based, volunteer Board of Directors that meets regularly, makes policy decisions, and holds election of officers
- Have an administrative structure with defined lines of responsibility, a mission statement, and bylaws
- Be financially stable and perform a regular budgeting process
- Have current license, certification, and permits if applicable.
For more information, visit UWBC.