Currently, no requests for grants are being accepted. Please check back for availability of grants. Grant cycles will also be announced publicly and application’s posted online.
Multi-Year Program Fund
Multi-year program grants are provided to local health and human service organizations in Snohomish County. Grants are made by each Vision Council, based on the alignment of program services with that Council’s community outcome and on the strength of
the applicant’s outcome-based evaluation systems. Grants are provided
for a three-year funding cycle.
Proposals for the 2007-2010 Program Grant Cycle were due on Tuesday, March 6th. Grants are available to local 501(c) 3 non-profit human service organizations that meet the minimum standards for eligibility for these grants and can submit all required eligibility documentation. Grants are not awarded for capital projects or expenditures.
Opportunity Fund
Opportunity grants are awarded year-round by individual Vision Councils in response to an unforeseen, compelling community opportunity. Grant proposals must align with the Vision Council community outcome. These grants are by invitation only.
Outreach Fund
Outreach grants are provided to grass root projects that respond to the needs of under-represented or diverse groups of people in Snohomish County. These funds must be used to provide direct service to community members. The maximum annual award for an Outreach grant is $5,000.
Outreach grants are awarded for a one-year period. Grant recipients can reapply once for the same project. They can also apply for subsequent Outreach grants for other projects.
Strategic Alliance Fund
Strategic Alliance grants are designed to form important community alliances that promote the improvement of human life in Snohomish County. These grants must be initiated by United Way’s Board of Directors or by one of United Way’s Vision Councils.