Allocations Application
2023 Allocations Applications Now Being Accepted.
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
2023-2024 Request for Proposal (RFP)
United Way for Cortland County
Who is eligible?
Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating in
Cortland County whose work aligns with United Way’s impact
areas of Family Support, Health, and Income.
Funding guidelines:
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Grants are awarded for a period of one year; allocations
are distributed monthly
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For 2023/24 awards, the minimum grant request is $2,500
and the maximum amount awarded will be $40,000 per
program proposal
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A separate application is required for each program for which
you are requesting funding
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Grant awards are subject to funding availability
Grant application timeline:
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May 11 at 12:00 noon–Applications due
late applications will not be considered
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May 15 to June 2 – Application review
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June 13 – Funding recommendations presented to Board of Directors
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June 23 – Grant award announcements
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July 1 – First distribution of awarded grant allocations
General Information and Community Funding Strategy
The mission of the United Way for Cortland County (UWCC) is to improve the lives of families in our community by uniting the resources of donors, volunteers and agencies. UWCC seeks to achieve its mission in Cortland County by:
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Investing in strategies and programs that deliver cost-effective, measurable results
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Supporting programs and agencies that have sound fiscal and management practices
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Fostering efforts that build collaboration and partnerships
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Addressing the root causes of problems that challenge our community
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Leveraging community resources beyond the annual campaign
Based on data from the United Way ALICE study, community needs assessments, and input from the UWCC Board of Directors and Allocations Committee, the United Way for Cortland County has consolidated its funding priorities to the following community impact priority areas:
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Family Support
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Health
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Income
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If have any questions, please contact Christella Yonta at (607) 756-5639 or email director@cortlandunitedway.org.
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