The Salina Area United Way (SAUW) has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2021 Make A Difference grant program.
The organization plans to award $140,000 in Make A Difference grants this year, according to a news release. The purpose of the Make A Difference grant is to be responsive to community needs. Consideration will be given to programs that make a difference in the communities. The Salina Area United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.
All 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, government/public entities, educational institutions, churches, or other organizations in the SAUW 10-county service area -- Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, Russell, Osborne counties -- that provide programs with measurable impact in one of SAUW's three locally determined focus areas, are eligible to apply for funding. The 2021 Make A Difference Grant application is available and should be submitted on the website at unitedwaysalina.org/grant-application.
“Thanks to the generosity of local companies, foundations, and individuals, we are able to continue our important efforts to change the odds for families and individuals in our community,” said Claire Mullen, SAUW executive director.
SAUW's focus in on three community goals. They are as follows.
HEALTH: Increase the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoiding risky behavior
EDUCATION: Raise the graduation rate
FINANCIAL STABILITY: Reduce the number of families who are financially unstable
Funds raised by the Salina Area United Way are awarded through competitive grants. The Make A Difference grant application opens today. All applications will be due by noon on April 23, 2021. The maximum annual grant awarded to applicants will not exceed $10,000. Due to limited funding, partial grants may be awarded, SAUW noted in the news release.