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Allocation Process/Funding: UWCR's allocation process helps us provide funding to programs that are needed in our community. Programs receiving funding from United Way of the Capital Region have an established history of addressing identified needs and being highly effective. Program funding is offered on an annual basis. Agencies offering programs are admitted to the allocation process following a complete analysis by a citizen-review panel. The panel makes recommendations on agencies to United Way’s Board of Directors. Generally, prospective programs are those that have received United Way funding for a number of years through other funding streams. Admission to the annual allocation process is granted indefinitely; however, the admission does not guarantee a specific level of funding or continued funding of any specific program. UWCR uses the Program Funding Application (PDF format, 114 kb) for proposals, which is only filled out by successful applicants. Community Impact Initiative Grants: Community Impact Initiative Grants fund programs offered by non-profit health and human service agencies that meet priority needs, as established by United Way of the Capital Region’s Board of Directors. While these funding priorities match those used during our allocation process, we do make every effort to identify gaps in our current package of services. Programs receiving these grants may be new or established efforts. Programs are funded for one year, after which United Way will evaluate the continuing need for the program, as well as the provider’s performance. Funded organizations may re-apply for these grants in the future, but no continued funding is promised or implied. The range of funding available for programs is established annually by the Community Response Fund Committee. For the current year, the maximum cap for these grants has been set at $50,000. United Way of the Capital Region may use Community Impact Initiative Grants as a gateway to the allocation process. Venture Grants: Venture Grants fund new and innovative programs offered by non-profit health and human service agencies that meet the community’s priority needs, as established by United Way’s Board of Directors. Venture Grants are available on a 'one-time only' basis. The range of funding available for programs is established annually by the Community Response Fund Committee. For the current year, the maximum cap for these grants has been set at $30,000. Funding Priorities for 2008-09: Pre-applications addressing the following community needs listed below will be given top priority. Applications that are collaborative in nature will be given preference. Cultural competency and transportation are key issues that affect the delivery of human services. These issues should be addressed as they apply to each program for which funding is sought. Mental Health Care for Children & Older Adults: UWCR is interested in funding efforts to improve access to mental health services for children and older adults throughout the region. The need for mental health services and a lack of skilled practitioners to provide them are items of great concern. Applications may address diagnosis, assessment and treatment services. Access to Healthcare: An issue of national concern, proposal submitted under this category may address healthcare, prescription coverage, and availability of services to low- and moderate-income individuals without insurance coverage. Access also includes healthcare availability within a reasonable proximity of the target population as well as transportation to and from services. Shelter and Transitional Housing: The Capital Region needs programs that assist individuals and families who live in area shelters to successfully achieve and maintain housing. Proposals aimed at increasing capacity, providing case management and other support services necessary for successful transition to permanent housing will be considered. Prevention Services (excludes drug and alcohol prevention) All applications for funding within these categories must address the following issues as they apply to the services to be provided and the population to be served: Cultural Competency: The diversity of today’s population demands organizations provide services to clients in a culturally sensitive way. Language issues, beliefs and practices of the target populations, and your organization’s experience and ability to respond to these issues must be addressed in the proposal. Transportation: The lack of public transportation in the Capital Region creates a major barrier to accessing health and human services. Many services are not located on established bus routes or consumers live outside the realm of public transportation lines (for example, Perry County and Northern Dauphin County). Additionally, specialized transportation is needed for senior citizens, people with special medical needs, and those living with disabilities and have special needs. All applications must address the impact of transportation issues on the provision of program services to the targeted population and how those issues will be addressed through the proposed program. Applying for Community Impact Initiative and Venture Grants: UWCR generally accepts applications for Community Impact Initiative and Venture Grants in the spring. This is a two-step process: a pre-proposal application is requested; those accepted for futher consideration then must submit a complete application. DEADLINES FOR GRANT PREAPPLICATIONS: Community Impact Initiative Grant Pre-Applications: New applications will be accepted until May 16, 2008 at noon. Venture Grant Pre-Applications: New applications will be accepted until May 16, 2008 at noon. If you would like to receive a written notice when applications are being accepted in the future, please provide your mailing address to Tim Whelan at twhelan@uwcr.org or by calling 717.732.0700. What follows are PDFs of the pre-applications and information on the grants for 2008. Community Impact Grant - information and application (PDF format, 57 kb)
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