Application for Funding
2012-2013 Letter of Intent is due by: 4:00 PM, Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A strong community has a system of quality agencies that are available to help people. United Way of North Central Iowa brings together the people and organizations who have the passion, expertise, and resources to help achieve the organization's established community outcomes. As a part of that effort, United Way invites nonprofit organizations to learn more about applying to receive United Way funding. 
Overview To improve lives in our community, United Way of North Central Iowa invests donors' gifts in the highest quality programs that make measurable progress toward the organization's established outcomes in Education, Income, and Health. United Way invites non-profit service providers doing outstanding work in these areas to consider applying for United Way funding through the competitive Community Impact Grants process. Service providers apply for funding for programs that align with United Way of North Central Iowa's established outcomes. The first step in this process is the completion of the Letter of Intent. Once completed, the submitted Letters of Intent will be reviewed by United Way staff and volunteers.
Service Area All applying agencies must focus their efforts in United Way of North Central Iowa's service area. The service area covers a nine-county territory including: Butler, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Kossuth, Winnebago, and Worth.
DeadlineLetters of Intent are due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
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Letter of Intent forms received after the due date and time will be rejected and not review by United Way.
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The request for and review of applications does not imply that funding will be provided to any organization or program. This depends of the volunteers, the prioritized community needs, and the Resource Development results.
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United Way of North Central Iowa staff and volunteers will review all Letters of Intent. Agencies will be notified by December 16, 2011 of their ability to apply for funding for the 2012-2013 cycle.
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Throughout January and February of 2012, volunteers will meet to discuss the applications for funding, and final decisions will be made in March of 2012.
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The annual funding cycle begins May 1, 2012 and ends April 30, 2013.
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All dates and times are subject to change.
Details
Participation as a Funding Source: United Way of North Central Iowa conducts an annual resource development effort for our regional community. Applicants must agree to cooperate fully in the annual fundraising effort and to encourage and enlist the participation of its constituency and members in such activities. The applicant will conduct an annual United Way workplace campaign amongst its employees and will solicit its' Board of Directors (where applicable) without the encouragement of designations to any particular program or partner.
Period of Performance and Payment:
The funding will be for a one-year term beginning May 1 and ending April 30 of the following year. All programs must submit the required documentation in the established format and by deadlines. Failure to do so will result in funds being withheld or forfeited. Reporting results is required. A reporting form will be given upon award. Performance will be measured using an outcome logic model.
Contact
Jennifer Kammeyer | Chief Professional Officer
United Way of North Central Iowa
600 1st Street NW, Ste 102
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-423-1774
Email Jennifer
Downloads
Letter of Intent 2012-2013 Letter of Intent - PDF Document
2012-2013 Letter of Intent - Word Document
Goals for the Common Good
2012-2013 Goals for the Common Good (Education) - PDF Document
2012-2013 Goals for the Common Good (Income) - PDF Document
2012-2013 Goals for the Common Good (Health) - PDF Document
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