United Way of Snohomish County Accepting Grant Applications for Financial Education Programs
April 20, 2011
United Way of Snohomish County is accepting grant applications to fund financial education and counseling programs in Snohomish County that serve low- or moderate-income individuals and families. Grant funds may be used to support classroom instruction, one-on-one financial counseling, or a combination of classroom and individualized support. Applications must be received at the United Way office by 5 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011. Apply now.
Example topics could include money management, savings, budgeting, avoiding fraud, credit management, or other financial topics relevant to low- and moderate-income families. To be eligible for funding, grant applicants must use a financial education curriculum, which they are asked to describe in their grant application. Funds may be used to support or expand an existing financial education program or to develop a new financial education offering. Eligible programs will need to serve adults, families and older (high school age) youth.
The maximum award for a grant is $5,000. Organizations currently receiving United Way multi-year program grants are eligible for funding, as long as the program is clearly distinct from any currently funded program.
More information about this grant opportunity will be available at information sessions at the United Way offices (3120 McDougall Ave., Everett, Wash.). Attendance at an information session is strongly encouraged but not required.
- Wednesday, April 27, 10-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 3, 3-4 p.m.
If you are interested in attending an information session, please RSVP to 425.374.5506.
Apply for a Financial Eduation Grant
Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2011
Standards for eligibility
- Applicant must be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, or must identify a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that can act as a fiscal agent for the project.
- The organization and fiscal agent shall be compliant with UWSC’s Agency Non-discrimination Policy.
- The organization and fiscal agent shall complete a Counterterrorism Compliance Form.
- The organization shall be fiscally and administratively sound, and willing to provide financial information as requested.
- Funds must be used to provide direct service to community members. Funds may not be used for capital expenditures, such as office equipment.
Additional information
- Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.
- Current United Way grantees in good standing are precluded from submitting items 2-5 listed above.
- All grant recipients will be required to attend financial education professional development training. This training will be held June 22 - 23 in Yakima and more information will be provided to those applicants that are selected for funding. All training and travel expenses will be covered by United Way.
- Grant recipients must complete a project report at the end of 6 months.
- The project report will include outcome data on their program, as well as feedback on their program and the financial curriculum they use.
Application checklist
Current United Way grantees in good standing are precluded from submitting items 2-5 listed below. Please mail in or drop off the following:
- Eight copies of the Grant Application, including the budget page.
- If you are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, provide one copy of your organization’s IRS letter indicating that your organization has not-for-profit status. If you are not a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, provide one copy of your fiscal agent’s IRS letter.
- Provide one copy of the Agency Non-discrimination Policy Verification Statement (completed and signed).
- Provide one copy of the Counterterrorism Compliance Form (completed and signed).
- If you are using a fiscal agent, provide one copy of the Fiscal Agent Agreement Form
(completed and signed).
Please do not include other attachments, such as brochures, newsletters, etc. Mail in or drop off the above items by the deadline to:
United Way of Snohomish County
Attention: Lark Kesterke
3120 McDougall Ave Ste 200
Everett, WA 98201