Local United Way seeks funding requests

The United Way of Van Wert County announces that preparations are underway to begin the admissions and review process for 2012. New agencies are welcome to apply.

To be considered, an organization must be incorporated, not-for-profit, and IRS-exempt. It must also have an active volunteer board and have some financial and program management.

During the April and May members of the Admissions and Review Committee — a committee made up of local volunteers — meets to study funding requests. This committee then makes its funding recommendations to the United Way Board of Trustees in June.

Upon approval, agencies are notified by mail of funding decisions.

Any organization wanting to receive an application is encouraged to contact the United Way office at 419.238.6689 to request an application.

Deadline for applying is Thursday, March 15, at 5 p.m.