Application Information

2011-2012 GUIDELINES

The following describes United Way of Galveston’s Community Investment Grant Program, eligibility criteria and procedures for submitting your application. Please note that the application should be submitted online at www.ctkodm.com/unitedwaygalveston. When logging in for the first time, please refer to the instructions by clicking HERE. If you have any questions, please contact United Way of Galveston immediately at 409.762.4357. Paper/hard copies of the application WILL NOT be accepted. Please carefully review these guidelines outlined below and submit your application online with requested forms.

The Grant Program

The purpose of our Community Investment Grant Program is to help increase the capacity of organizations on Galveston Island to seek systemic solutions to entrenched social problems that have been identified by the United Way as critical needs to address within the city. Programs should maximize coverage across Galveston and will need to demonstrate positive citywide outcomes.

The United Way of Galveston will fund programs addressing one or more of the following community needs:

Economic Sufficiency
Education
Health & Wellness
Open Category: need identified by applicant organizations*

*Clear demonstration of need will be required for programs in this category.

Programs that will be considered must address changing community conditions in ways that will reduce the number or severity of need for populations in these categories. Programs should not propose redundant forms of service already being provided to those in need. However, current active programs demonstrating outlined requirements are eligible.

Program responsibilities for the applicant include the following:

Obtaining resources
Coordinating with providers
Coordinating with key community groups and agencies in delivery of services
Identifying target populations
Monitoring outcomes

Organizations are welcome to submit proposals for any type of community need.

Grant Application Process

Request for Application

The United Way of Galveston invites proposals, under an annual competitive Request for Application (RFA) process. We support projects by nonprofit community-based organizations and agencies that directly benefit Galveston’s residents. Grants are awarded to local community-based programs.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:

Nonprofit corporation with proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;
A minimum of two (2) years experience in managing, coordinating, and delivering services (by submission deadline);
Strong board involvement and competent leadership;
Proven track record of relationships fostered with other organizations and constituencies in the community;
Lead applicant must be a United Way of Galveston member agency.

Funding is for one year with the possibility of renewal if program outcomes meeting or exceeding expectations and goals are demonstrated.

Submission of Grant

United Way of Galveston is accepting grant applications online through at www.ctkodm.com/unitedwaygalveston. Click HERE for the Online Grant Submission Instructions. The online grant application can be completed over a period of time, and does not need to be completed in one sitting. As you will note from the Online Grant Submission Instructions, you will create a username and passoword during your first visit to the site. You will be able to use this username and password to log into the application for updates, changes and to add additional information. If you have any questions regarding the Online Grant Application, or on how to submit the grant online, please contact Kenna Bush at kbush@unitedwaygalveston.org or at 409.762.4357. Please see below for the Mandatory Application Contents.

Grant Review Process

Application Procedures

Please submit an application containing all of the items specified below, including all requested attachments no later than 4:00 PM CST on NOVEMBER 30, 2011. The application should be submitted online at www.ctkodm.com/unitedwaygalveston. Proposals submitted after the application deadline or proposals submitted incomplete after the application deadline will not be considered. You may be contacted if we have questions or require clarification of your information. A site visit by the United Way may be included. We will acknowledge receipt of your application and notify you in writing shortly after the Board meets and makes its decision.

MANDATORY APPLICATION CONTENTS

Please Click HERE for a list of the Mandatory Application Contents. This list provides you with an overview of the information required in the application. Please note that all of the information listed on this document, and in the application, might not apply to your organization's grant request. If you have any questions regarding the fields on the application, and whether they apply to your organization's grant application, please contact Kenna Bush at kbush@unitedwaygalveston.org or at 409.762.4357.

GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE

September 7, 2011:
RFA Issued by the United Way

November 30, 2011:
Application Deadline for complete online submission is 4:00 PM CST. Paper/hard copies of the application will not be accepted.

February 2012:
Award Decision by the United Way Board

TBA:
Funds Become Available on Completion of United Way Campaign