2012 United Way Partner Agency
Request for Funding

United Way of Central West Virginia is pleased to announce our Request for Funding for health and human services programs located in Kanawha, Putnam and Boone Counties. United Way awards grants to partner agencies and collaborations led by United Way agencies for programs that address one of three broad-based community impact areas:

• Education: Helping Individuals Achieve their Potential
• Income: Promoting Financial Stability and Independence
• Health: Improving People’s Health

Community impact dollars are allocated through a grant application process. Citizen Review Teams, made up of trained community volunteers, make fund distribution recommendations (see allocation process below). United Way’s Board of Directors is responsible for all final funding decisions. Organizations receiving United Way funds are accountable for the responsible use of those funds and must file annual reports measuring their service impact.

Agencies may apply for either single or multi-year funding (2 years). Criteria and guidelines to apply for multi-year funding are outlined in the United Way Fact Sheet.

Allocation Process Timeline

October 2011	Outcomes training
November 2011	Application training; funding application available for eligible agencies
February 1, 2012	Funding applications due by 4:00 p.m.
Early February 2012	Citizens' Review Teams formed
Mid- February 2012	Financial review and Multi-Year review of program documents Orientation for members of the Citizens' Review Teams
February- March 2012	Teams review funding applications and make site visits
Early April 2012	Teams present funding recommendations to Allocations Committee
Mid-April 2012	Allocations Committee presents funding recommendations to Community Services Committee and United Way Board for final approval
Late April 2012	Agencies notified of funding decision
Early May 2012	Agencies receive letter of reviewers' comments and follow-up recommendations
January 2013	Monthly community impact allocation begins

For more information, contact Lisa Hudnall at 304.340.3521.