The 2025 Agency Application for Funding is Now Closed
September 23, 2024 - October 25, 2024
Links to the application forms & instructions can be found at the bottom of this page. Please review all information on this page before you begin an application. If you have any questions, contact us at jmcnulty@uwwec.org.
Our Objectives
The United Way of West Ellis County seeks to improve quality of life in the communities we serve through effective programs in our key focus areas:
- Healthy Community
- Youth Opportunity
- Financial Security
- Community Resiliency
Learn more about our mission and current supported programs/agencies.
Key Dates at a Glance: 2025 Applications
- September 23, 2024……………………Grant Applications Open
- October 25, 2024 …………….....……Applications Close
- November 7, 2024…………………..Allocations Panel
- December 2024 ...........Grant Notifications
- January 2025 - December 2025…...….Grant Period
Organizations and Grants We Consider
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units performing service in the areas of health, human services, or education will be considered for grants. Grants may be given to support an organization’s operations and/or active programs providing direct services to those in need during the fiscal year (Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025) within our service areas of West Ellis County, Texas.
Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization helps solve the need and how it measures results, and quantify the organization’s success. The United Way of West Ellis County will consider quantifiable outcomes, not simply activities, when reviewing applications.
We give priority consideration to programs that serve the greatest need and help the greatest number of community members in our areas of focus. We look for applicants to demonstrate how their programs serve those in need and solve problems in our community.
Organizations that have not received funding United Way of West Ellis County in the past may apply. Past grants are no guarantee of future funding.
We will NOT consider grants for:
- Capital projects
- Endowments
- Organizations that espouse political or religious advocacy as part of their services
Diversity/Anti-discrimination Policy
The United Way of West Ellis County requires an official, board-approved diversity or anti-discrimination policy from organizations with each grant application. Applications without a diversity policy will not be considered.
How to Approach Our Grant Application
Due to current website updates occurring on our platform, the grant application this year will be conducted through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.
Please note that there are several sections of the grant application:
- Agency Information
- Agency Impact
- Provided Services and Programs
- Governance and Operations
- Campaign and Fundraising
- Grant Proposal
- You will also be required to attach certain documents noted in the application.
Application Process
The grant application link is located at the bottom of this page. As mentioned above, this year's application will be completed through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.
Once the application is submitted, you will be unable to change/edit your responses. After the application window has closed, your agency will be contacted via the email address listed on the application to schedule a time for the allocation hearing.
Applications are available between September 23, 2024 - October 25, 2024.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for 2025 funding was Friday, October 25, 2024 by 11:59pm. Please check back in September 2025 for the next available funding cycle.
Allocations Panel
We ask that each applicant be available for questions from our allocations panels. Please be sure someone at a top level in your organization can meet for 15 to 20 minutes to present their proposal to the UWWEC Board of Directors and Staff on November 7, 2024 at Navarro College in Midlothian. We will schedule and communicate the panel time slots during the last week of October so that you can plan accordingly for November 7.
Grant Agreement
We view this relationship as a partnership and look forward to working with you. If selected to receive funding, you will be required to sign documentation to accept a grant.
Application Workspace
This year's application will be completed through a Google Form. Since you will be unable to stop and start or save the application, we advise using the below workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion.
