The Salina Area United Way (SAUW) is now accepting grant proposals for the 2020 Make A Difference Grant funding cycle.
"We are excited to announce we will be awarding $75,000 in Make A Difference Grants this year," noted Claire Mullen, SAUW executive director.
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 organization or government/public or educational institution or church or other organizations in the Salina Area United Way 10 county service area (Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, Russell, Osborne) that provide programs with measurable impact in one of SAUW's three locally determined focus areas, are eligible to apply for funding. The 2020 Make A Difference Grant application is available on the website at https://www.unitedwaysalina.org/2020MakeADifference or may be obtained by calling 785-827-1312 or emailing [email protected].
SAUW has adopted the following three community goals.
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 SAUW are awarded through competitive grants. The Make A Difference Grant application opens today and all applications will be due by April 17, 2020, at noon CST. All applications need to be submitted to [email protected]. The maximum annual grant awarded to applicants will not exceed $10,000. Due to limited funding, partial grants may be awarded.
For more information about SAUW, visit www.unitedwaysalina.org or call 785-827-1312.