United Way Partner Agency Request for Funding

United Way of Central West Virginia awards grants to certified partner agencies and collaborations led by United Way agencies for programs that address one of three broad-based community impact areas:

Education: Helping Individuals Achieve their Potential
Income: Promoting Financial Stability and Independence
Health: Improving People’s Health

United Way partner agencies are 501(c)(3) organizations that meet health or human service needs in Kanawha Putnam and Boone counties. United Way does not make grants to support the following: national or statewide proposals, agency operating costs not directly associated with a specific program, annual campaigns or membership drives, acquisition or expansion or real estate/building.

Community dollars are allocated through an annual grant application process. Citizen Review Teams, made up of trained community volunteers, make fund distribution recommendations (see allocation process below). United Way’s Board of Directors is responsible for all final funding decisions. Organizations receiving United Way funds are accountable for the responsible use of those funds and must file annual reports measuring their service impact.

Allocation Process Timeline

September 2009	Outcomes training
November 2009	Application training; funding application available for eligible agencies
February 1, 2010	Funding applications due
Early February 2010	Citizens' Review Teams formed
Mid-February 2010	Financial review of agency documents Citizens' Review training
February-March 2010	Teams review funding applications and make site visits
Mid-April 2010	Teams present funding recommendations to Allocations Committee Funding recommendations finalized by Allocations Committee
Late April 2010	Agencies notified of funding for 2011
Early May 2010	Agencies receive letter of reviewers' comments and follow-up recommendations
January 2011	Monthly allocation begins