Foundation / Corporation
Rice County Area United Way
03/16/20 4:00 PM - Hand Delivery or Postmarked by Date; 11:59 PM for Electronic Submission.
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. Grants may also be used to cover operating expenses of eligible organizations. Applicants must serve Rice County Area United Way's service area.
Applicants should address a demonstrated need, explain how the organization or program helps solve the need and how it measures results, and quantify the organization’s success. Rice County Area United Way will consider quantifiable outcomes, not simply activities when reviewing applications.
Priority consideration will be given to programs that serve the greatest need and help the greatest number of community members in the above areas of focus. It looks for applicants to demonstrate how their programs serve those in need and solve problems in the community.
GrantWatch ID#: 140643
The grant period is July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Mail your grant application by March 16 to:
Rice County Area United Way
P.O. Box 56
Northfield, MN 55057
Alternatively, the hard copy may be hand-delivered to the Rice County Area United Way office at 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS-122, Northfield, no later than 4:00 PM on March 16. Please call ahead (507-664-3510) to ensure that someone will be available to accept your application packet.
Please request your upload link no later than Thursday, March 12, by emailing kathy@ricecountyunitedway.org. Please do not wait until the last minute.
If you have any questions, please contact Penny Hillemann at penny@ricecountyunitedway.org or (507) 664-3510.
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