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Funding Application and Toolkit
The application period for 2010-2011 is now open.
The United Way seeks to make an impact in the areas of:
Only qualified, 501(c)3, nonprofit organizations may apply.
Certification Process
Agencies must qualify as certified providers in order to obtain funding from United Way of the Cape Fear Area. Becoming a certified provider allows an agency to apply for funding, but does not guarantee support. An agency is certified as eligible for participating in the UWCFA once, but is renewed on an annual basis. The documents requested in this initial application process will be kept on file and updated as needed. The agency is responsible for submitting the renewal documentation on an annual basis, beginning with the UWCFA fiscal year or when applying for funds. Any major change in staffing (i.e. Chief Executive Officer or Board Chair) must be reported to UWCFA in a timely manner, ideally within thirty days or less. Agencies will receive a letter detailing the certification decision.
Funding Restrictions
Because of federal law, policy or budget limitations, the United Way of the Cape Fear Area does not contribute to:
Individuals; political organizations or candidates for political office; religious organizations or activities for sectarian purposes; organizations without IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) status; individual primary or secondary schools; fraternal or social organizations; organizations who cannot provide adequate accounting records or procedures; funding for deficits or debt retirement; endowments; courtesy advertising; fundraising events; capital campaigns.
Certification Criteria
United Way of the Cape Fear Area holds Certified Providers to high standards. Agencies wishing to be considered for Certified Provider status must meet the following criteria:
· Must be a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, conducting a health and human service program.
· Serves unmet priority health and social needs of individuals and families residing in New Hanover, Pender and/or Brunswick Counties.
· Must be governed by an active board of trustees, with a minimum of 9 members.
· Must be able to demonstrate financial accountability.
· Must subscribe to the mission of United Way of the Cape Fear Area, and adhere to all guidelines set forth in cooperative agreements.
Review Process
Requests for consideration will be reviewed by the Financial Review Council and recommended to the Community Investment Cabinet for consideration for Certified Provider status. United Way of the Cape Fear Area reserves the right to revoke Certified Provider status at any time if the agency fails to adhere to the guidelines listed above.
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