Northfield Area United Way Accepting Grant Requests for 2012
Northfield Area United Way’s grant application process is now underway. Non-profits providing health and human services in the Northfield, MN area are invited to apply. Our area of service includes Northfield, Dundas, Lonsdale, Montgomery, Dennison, Webster, and Kilkenny.
Completed applications are due March 2, 2012.
Applicants will be required to make an in-person presentation to a panel of community volunteers as part of the process. Panel presentations likely will be scheduled for the week of April 17, 2012.
Applicants must complete the application form and the accompanying budget form. Please provide six print copies of each, plus one copy of the financial documents listed on the application.
Only programs that comply with NAUW’s mission and guidelines will be considered.
Northfield Area United Way Grant Guidelines
NAUW’s Mission:
Improve quality of life in the communities we serve through effective programs that:
- Help People in Crisis
- Promote Health and Well-Being
- Serve Children and Youth
- Serve People with Disabilities
- Strengthen Our Community
501C3 organizations will be considered for grants for active programs providing direct services to those in need this year in our service area, in our areas of focus. Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization helps solve the need and how it measures its results, and quantify the organization’s success. NAUW will consider outcomes, not simply output, when reviewing applications.
We give priority consideration to programs that serve the greatest need, and help the greatest number of community members in our areas of focus. We look for applicants to demonstrate how their programs serve those in need and solve problems in our community.
NAUW will not consider grants for:
- Capital projects
- Endowments
- Organizations that fundraise during the NAUW Campaign (9/15 through 11/15)
- Organizations that espouse political or religious advocacy as part of their services
