United Way Fund Distribution Process
United Way of Central West Virginia awards grants to partner agencies located in Kanawha, Putnam and Boone Counties. The funded programs must 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
November 2012 |
Application training; funding application available for eligible agencies |
February 1, 2013 |
Funding applications due by 4:00 p.m. |
Early |
Citizens' Review Teams formed |
Mid- |
Financial review and Multi-Year review of program documents Orientation for members of the Citizens' Reviewers |
February- |
Teams review funding applications and make site visits |
Early |
Teams present funding recommendations to Allocations Committee |
Mid-April |
Allocations Committee presents funding recommendations to Community Services Committee and United Way Board for final approval |
Late |
Agencies notified of funding decision |
Early |
Agencies receive letter of reviewers' comments and follow-up recommendations |
January 2014 |
Monthly community impact allocation begins |
For more information, contact Lisa Hudnall at 304.340.3521.
