APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Application Period: JULY 8 – August 8
Organizations will have from July 8 – August 8 to complete the online application. All applicants (except those currently receiving United Way grants) must attend a mandatory training. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the application process, as well as a detailed description of the information requested within each individual component of the application. It will also provide a step-by-step walk through of how to navigate all of the features you will need to complete your online submission with CommunityForce.
While training is mandatory (for all agencies NOT currently receiving United Way funding), you DO NOT have to attend the training before you begin filling out the application. The below CommunityForce walk-through guide will be able to navigate you through the software so that you can begin working on your application immediately. In fact, we ask that you are already working on the application when you attend training so that we can answer any specific questions you may have.
- Access to the Online software by clicking HERE
- Application Template – Click HERE for a copy of this year’s application template showing what questions you will find in the online software. This will also provide helpful hints as to what information the reviewers are expecting to see (or not see) within the different sections of the application.
- CommunityForce Walk Through Guide – Click HERE for a detailed step-by-step guide on how to access all of the features needed to submit your application.
- Sample GMOA – Click HERE
Programs Selected For Funding
Note: If the volunteers select your program for funding, you will be required to provide the following documentation, along with your signed Grantee Memorandum of Agreement (GMOA):
- You must be a registered non-profit organization or using a 501(c)3 as a Fiscal Agent if applying as a collaborative. You will be required to provide your Federal Tax ID Documentation.
- Written strategic plan, created within the last three years. If you are NEW to funding, or if your strategic plan has recently been updated, it will be required to provide a copy.
- The organization is required to have appropriate insurance coverage (examples: property, general liability, professional liability, fidelity bond, directors’ and officers’ liability and vehicle). You will be required to upload proof of insurance coverage.
- All agencies who receive funding will be required to maintain General Liability insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ insurance and are further required to name the UWLC as an additional insured on their General Liability Insurance. Proof of this coverage will be required prior to UWLC releasing funds.
- The organization must be in compliance with the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act) and other counter terrorism laws. A blank template of the Counterterrorism compliance form will be provided to you along with your GMOA.
- Written bylaws, which are reviewed at a minimum of every five years. If you are NEW to funding, or if your bylaws have recently been updated or changed, it will be required to provide a copy of your official bylaws, which are signed and dated. The uploaded copy MUST have the following information highlighted for easy review:
- Last reviewed date (minimum 5 years)
- Where it indicates terms for members
- How many times the Board is required to meet (must meet at least quarterly)
- What constitutes a quorum required for vote
Training Dates & Times:
- Tuesday, July 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Brown Bag Lunch training)
- Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Trainings will be held at United Way of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort office located at 1277 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.
You must RSVP for the trainings by clicking on the following link: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aOJm7Bpe
Work Sessions:
After the two scheduled training sessions, you will be provided the opportunity to schedule a 25 minute, one-on-one work session to ask specific questions to increase the quality of your application. Remember, this is a competitive funding process and only the top scoring programs are placed on panels and able to receive funding.
(Please know that your grant application should be predominantly complete prior to your scheduled appointment.)
The mode is up to YOU! Your one-on-one can be conducted in person at the United Way office, by telephone, or via ZOOM!
Click on the Doodle link below to schedule your one-on-one.
July 25 session: https://doodle.com/bp/chrystieturner/work-session-1
August 1 session: Please email Angela Boswell for an appointment.
No Intent to Submit phase this year!
We are shortening the process and giving agencies their June back! This year’s process begins on July 8, so enjoy your Independence Day!!
Is Your Organization Eligible to Apply for Funding?
Please click HERE for a copy of the application checklist.
Only programs that can provide all of the information in the document are eligible to apply for UWLC funding.
Community Impact Timeline/Calendar
Please click HERE for a copy of this year’s Community Impact timeline/calendar.
Basic Needs:
Please click on the links below to get a jump-start on your application.
- Application Template – Click HERE
- Basic Needs Metrics – Click HERE for a list of common goals, outcomes, and key performance indicators your organization must have the ability to track in order to apply for Basic Needs funding.
- Program Budget Template – Click HERE for a copy of the Program Budget Template that MUST be used so that all program budgets received for review are consistent.
Education:
Please click on the links below to get a jump-start on your application.
- Application Template – Click HERE
- Education Metrics – Click HERE for a list of common goals, outcomes, and key performance indicators your organization must have the ability to track in order to apply for Education funding.
- Program Budget Template – Click HERE for a copy of the Program Budget Template that MUST be used so that all program budgets received for review are consistent.
Application Training:
Please remember all NEW applicants MUST attend a mandatory training. Click on the doodle link below to sign up for a training scheduled on July 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR July 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Work Session:
This half hour slot is to provide the organization with one-on-one time to answer any grant application questions you might have. (Please know that your grant application should be predominantly complete prior to your scheduled appointment.)
The mode is up to YOU! Your one-on-one can be conducted in person at the United Way office, by telephone, or via ZOOM!
Click on the Doodle link below to schedule your one-on-one.
July 25 session: https://doodle.com/bp/chrystieturner/work-session-1
August 1 session: https://doodle.com/bp/chrystieturner/work-session-2