The 2024 Agency Application is now OPEN!

Links to the application forms & instructions can be found at the bottom of this page. Please review all information on this page before you begin an application. If you have any questions, please contact us at j mcnulty@uwwec.org.

Our Objectives

The United Way of West Ellis County seeks to improve quality of life in the communities we serve through effective programs in:

Education
Health
Financial Stability

Learn more about our mission and current supported programs/agencies.

Key Dates at a Glance: 2024 Applications

September 25, 2023……………………Grant Applications Open
October 23, 2023 …………….....……Applications Close
November 2, 2023…………………..Allocations Panel
December 2023 ...........Grant Notifications
January 2024 - December 2024…...….Grant Period

Organizations and Grants We Consider

Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units performing service in the areas of health, human services, or education will be considered for grants. Grants may be given to support an organization’s operations and/or active programs providing direct services to those in need during the fiscal year (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023) within our service areas of West Ellis County, Texas.

Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization helps solve the need and how it measures results, and quantify the organization’s success. The United Way of West Ellis County will consider quantifiable outcomes, not simply activities, 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.

Organizations that have not received funding United Way of West Ellis County in the past may apply. Past grants are no guarantee of future funding.

We will NOT consider grants for:

Capital projects
Endowments
Organizations that espouse political or religious advocacy as part of their services

Diversity/Anti-discrimination Policy

The United Way of West Ellis County requires an official, board-approved diversity or anti-discrimination policy from organizations with each grant application. Applications without a diversity policy will not be considered.

How to Approach Our Grant Application

The application allows you to start, save and return as needed however, if you have multiple people completing the application, we advise using a workspace document and then have one individual submit the application upon full completion. Please email our Executive Director at jmcnulty@uwwec.org to be provided with the application workspace.

Please note that there are several sections of the grant application:

Grant Proposal
Budget Sheets
990 Tax Documentation
Evidence of financial review or audit
You also are required to attach certain documents noted in the application, including a board-approved diversity and/or anti-discrimination policy

Application Process

The grant application link is located at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to log in to the website using your credentials from previous years. If this is your first year to apply, click the "Log In" button located in the upper right hand corner of the webpage and follow the steps to create an account. Once completed, you will be able to proceed forward to the application.

Applications are available between September 25, 2023 - October 23, 2023.

Deadline

The upload deadline is Monday, October 23, 2023 by 11:59pm.

Allocations Panel

We ask that each applicant be available for questions from our allocations panels. Please be sure someone at a top level in your organization can meet for 15 to 20 minutes to present their proposal to the UWWEC Board of Directors and Staff on November 2, 2023 at Navarro College in Midlothian. We will schedule the panels by late October so you can plan ahead.

Grant Agreement

We view this relationship as a partnership and look forward to working with you. If selected to receive funding, you will be required to sign documentation to accept a grant.

Apply for a Grant