IAUW partners with non-profit agencies and organizations that meet the changing and complex needs of our communities. We believe one program cannot address it alone–together we are stronger!
Review the application Details, Timeline and Eligibility Requirements prior to submitting your request. Please contact us with questions.
Details
- This is a ONE YEAR grant cycle (January-December) with funds provided at the beginning of each year
- Funding requests are made by completing and submitting the Application for Funds according to eligibility requirements by September 30 of the prior year
- IAUW does not support capital projects
- Partners may submit an application for more than one program
- Partners may be requested to submit to a brief interview with IAUW's Allocations Committee
- Funding is not guaranteed and subject to review by the IAUW board of directors
Timeline
- Applications are released August 1
- Applications are due September 30
- Funding is announced in February
- Grants of $2,000 or less are awarded in full in February
- Grants of $2,001 or more are awarded in two installments: 80% in February and 20% in July
- Blackout Period is July 1-August 30
Eligibility Requirements
Community partners and grant recipients MUST:
- Focus on one or more United Way Impact Area: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Community Resiliency
- Serve residents of Lake, Miner or Moody Counties
- Submit an annual financial report or recent income/expense statement with a completed application
- Provide up to 2 hours of volunteer time during the funding cycle
- Refrain from hosting or promoting fundraising events other than those for IAUW during the Blackout Period of July 1-August 30 (special permission may be given upon request)
- Promote IAUW in all capacities as much as possible
Application
Complete and submit electronically:
Print and mail: