2023 community investment Process
UWKV's Community Investment Process will open on October 24, 2022. The funding period will be April 2023-March 2025.
Thanks to contributions from individual donors, businesses and foundations, we are able to make grants to nonprofit community programs that support our mission and align with one or more of the Impact2032 Vision Statements focused on health, education, and financial stability.
2023 Process Updates
- All programs must apply during this funding cycle (e.g., programs cannot “carryover” funding from last year).
- The process will include two parts: a Letter of Intent and an Application for Funding. There will not be site visits or program presentations.
- The application must be completed using UWKV’s new “e-CImpact” grant management online platform.
- Extensive training will be provided regarding changes to the process and how to use the e-CImpact platform. If your program plans to apply for funding, having the appropriate person(s) from your organization attend the training is mandatory. Please see the Timeline below for the two available training dates. Save the date and zoom information, as you will not receive a calendar invite from UWKV.
- This application is for two years of funding at the same amount. In your application, you will request the amount that the program requires for one year. The program will receive the same amount for a second year, provided reporting is satisfactory and UWKV funds are available. (Example: If you hope to receive $15,000 in 2023 and $15,000 in 2024, please apply for $15,000 total.)
- The funding period will start April 2023. If your program is already funded, please note that you will not receive any payments from UWKV after the end of the current funding period in December 2022 (e.g., you will not receive any monthly checks from January to March 2023).
- All UWKV funding moving forward will be allocated in accordance with the Impact2032 Vision Statements. Programs applying for funding must demonstrate how they align with one of the three Impact2032 Vision Statements. Please note: at the organization level, you may need to consider applying for a different program this year as a result.
- Organizations applying for program funding must have officially “Endorsed” Impact2032. This Endorsement must be on file with UWKV prior to submitting your Letter of Intent. You may complete your Statement of Endorsement online, or send the paper version to Michaela Dube at mdube@uwkv.org. If you aren’t sure if your organization has completed the Endorsement, you can confirm with Michaela.
Eligibility Requirements
NOTE: In order to be eligible, you organization and/or the program for which you are requesting funds must be able to say “yes” to all of the following questions.
- The lead organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), a public school district, a municipal entity, an Indian Tribal government, or can demonstrate a legal relationship with an established 501(c)(3) acting as its fiscal agent.
- The program for which the organization seeks funding serves residents of Kennebec County. Applicants will use any funding to serve Kennebec County exclusively.
- Funding will support a specific program or project, not general operations.
- Program is requesting between $5,000 and $50,000.
- The parent organization [nonprofit 501(c)(3), public school district, municipal entity, Indian Tribal government] and all its affiliates are not requesting more than $75,000 total among all their programs.
- The funding request does not exceed 35% of the program/project budget.
- The organization has an annual independent audit performed and financial statements prepared in conformance with the Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations if the organization’s annual revenue exceeds $1,000,000. Applicants with revenues between $500,000 and $999,999 will require an audit or Review of Financial Statements. Applicants with revenues below $500,000 may submit an appropriate Internal Revenue Service Form 990 in lieu of an audit or Review of Financial Statements.
- All partners named in the application operate consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and comply with UWKV’s counter-terrorism compliance agreement.
- Organization and all applicants represented in the application confirm official endorsement of Impact2032 (impact2032.org).
- Program provides health and human services that align with at least one Impact2032 vision statement based on the Impact2032 Framework.
- Program will serve diverse groups in the community, be open and not restricted by membership.
- Organization agrees to conduct an annual United Way campaign among organization staff and/or board.
Funding may NOT be used for:
- Capital expenses
- Endowments
- Events or sponsorships
- General operating expenses
Process Timeline and Trainings
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Letter of Intent opens (all programs must submit a Letter of Intent) |
October 24 at 9:00am |
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Mandatory Training for Partner Programs Content: Overview of process changes, eligibility requirements, e-CImpact grant management platform, Letter of Intent and full Application forms Audience: Person completing the application. Host: Courtney Yeager, Executive Director & Katelyn Pushard, Director of Community Impact Note: Please attend ONE session (both dates will cover the same content) |
October 25, 9:00-10:30am OR November 2, 1:00-2:30pm
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Oct. 25th:
Zoom link
Nov. 2nd:
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Optional: Virtual Open Office Hours for e-CImpact technical support for LOI Host: Michaela Dube, Administrative and Finance Assistant |
October 27, 1:00-2:00pm
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Optional: Virtual Open Office Hours for e-CImpact technical support for LOI Host: Michaela Dube, Administrative and Finance Assistant |
November 8, 3:00-4:00pm |
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Letter of Intent due |
November 22, 4:00pm |
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Notification of Letter of Intent approval or rejection |
November 30 |
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Application for Funding opens |
December 1, 9:00am |
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Optional: Virtual Open Office Hours for e-CImpact technical support for Application for Funding Host: Michaela Dube, Administrative and Finance Assistant |
December 7, 1:00-2:00pm
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Optional: Virtual Open Office Hours for e-CImpact technical support for Application for Funding Host: Michaela Dube, Administrative and Finance Assistant |
January 12, 9:00-10:00am |
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Application for Funding due |
January 31, 4:00pm |
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UWKV Community Investment Committee Convenes |
February |
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Funding Notification Letters |
April |
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Quarterly Payment Schedule |
April 2023
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Annual Reporting Schedule |
March 31, 2024
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