United Way is accepting proposals for Community Impact funding; available to all of Greater New Bedford

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United Way of Greater New Bedford is accepting proposals for Community Impact funding beginning March 4, 2020. Community Impact grants are aimed to support the most effective existing programs and services in United Way’s target areas of health, education, financial stability, and basic needs.

Nonprofit organizations and public entities are eligible to apply for $10,000 – $25,000 for operational support to continue, maintain, or expand already existing high-quality programs and services.

Proposals must directly align with UWGNB’s priority areas and target issues and must have the existing infrastructure to track specific program indicators. Programs and services must be available to residents in United Way of Greater New Bedford’s service area: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, and Wareham.

Organizations and public entities interested in applying for a Community Impact grant must submit a Letter of Intent between March 4 – 18 (at noon), to United Way of Greater New Bedford. Letters of Intent (LOIs) must be submitted electronically at unitedwayofgnb.communityforce.com. Organizations should describe how their programs align with United Way’s priority areas, the expected outcomes of the program, etc.

LOIs will be reviewed and organizations selected to submit a full application will be notified and able to submit applications beginning March 30th and will be due by April 17th at noon.

“These grants have enabled local organizations to carry out such important work in the community. We look forward to further investing in high-quality programs that align with our priority areas and have a true impact,” said Anne Connolly Nichelson, VP of Community Impact.

As with all United Way grants, Community Impact proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a Citizen Review Volunteer Committee made up of community members from Greater New Bedford.

Contact Anne Connolly Nichelson with any questions regarding the Community Impact grants at 508-994-9625 ext. 215. To learn more about Community Impact Grants and United Way at unitedwayofgnb.org.

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