Middlesex United Way announces a new Community Impact Small Grant opportunity!
Middlesex United Way is seeking small grant applications from new organizations to fund programs and event sponsorships in Middlesex County that work within established Impact Areas of Racial Equity & Inclusion, Education, Financial Stability, Housing, Wellness, and Youth Development.
Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3). Funds are restricted for work serving the communities and constituents of Middlesex County. Middlesex United Way Community Impact Grant funds cannot fund capital expenditures, scholarship programs, staff compensation or any third party or contract. All grant funds must be spent on the intended purpose. Applying organizations cannot currently be receiving funding from the traditional Community Impact Grant. Eligible organizations can apply for $100 - $1,000. Applications are reviewed and scored by volunteers and staff.
Application Opens: August 9, 2024
Last day to submit application: November 29, 2024
To register or learn more email Madison Baranoski, our Director of Community Impact.
• Electronic packet that includes grant criteria, important dates, and application.
• Watch recorded Information Session.
• Application in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to Madison Baranoski – you’ll receive a confirmation email upon receipt.
(1) The organization must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3).
(2) The proposed program must serve the constituents of Middlesex County: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.
(3) Middlesex United Way Community Impact Grant funds cannot fund capital expenditures, scholarship programs, staff compensation, or any third party or contract. All grant funds must be spent on the intended purpose.
(4) Applications must be a minimum request of $100 and a maximum of $1,000.
(5) The organization cannot currently be receiving funding through the traditional Community Impact Grant program and must be in good standing with Middlesex United Way.
(6) The program/event must fit within a specific Impact Area: Education, Housing, Financial Stability, Racial Equity & Inclusion, Wellness, and Youth Development.
OUR MISSION
By cultivating leadership and partnerships, bringing resources together, and investing in our community, Middlesex United Way acts as a catalyst to achieve measurable, positive impact in education, health, housing financial stability, and racial equity.
OUR VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY
All those who reside in Middlesex County live in a healthy, vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community.
All sectors of our county are invested in and working in partnership to improve the quality of life for all.
All those who reside in Middlesex County are aware of and able to access supports related to education, health, housing, financial stability, and racial equity & inclusion.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration: We view our role in our community as a convener and catalyst for cooperation and collaboration towards shared goals.
Compassion: We care deeply about the lives of the people in our region.
Informed: We seek out information and evidence to support our decision-making efforts, both strategic and tactical.
Transparency: We are accountable and transparent in all that we do.
Inclusivity: We are inspired by and inclusive of our community’s diversity.
Integrity: We are committed to ethical principles that demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability.
Stewardship: We are stewards of the support provided to us and ensure responsible, sound fiscal decision-making.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Middlesex United Way, Inc. is fully committed to creating and maintaining an organizational environment which enables all people to perform to their potential by actively valuing different backgrounds and perspectives, fostering teamwork and collaboration among a heterogeneous community, and maximizing contributions to the Middlesex United Way by using the skills, talents, and resources of all members of our community.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Middlesex County, Connecticut: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.
OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT AREAS:
Education, Youth Development, Wellness, Housing, Financial Stability, and Racial Equity & Inclusion.
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