United Way accepting funding applications

VW independent/submitted information

The United Way of Van Wert County is now accepting applications for program funding for the 2020 fiscal year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably influence specific Van Wert County indicators in the following categories:

• Basic Needs
• Education
• Health 
• Financial Stability 

Application period is March 1-31. To be eligible, an agency must: 

1) be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
2) maintain an organized, auditable, and accurate system of accounting (by United Way standards)
3) offer human service programs
4) have an active volunteer board.

After application review and agency interviews are held, local United Way volunteers who make up the Admissions and Review Committee will make funding recommendations to the United Way’s Board of Trustees in June. Once funding decisions have been made by the board, agencies will receive notification.

Any organization wanting to fill out an application should go to the United Way of Van Wert County website at www.unitedwayvanwert.org, click “Resources” to download the fillable PDF application called “2020 Agency Application”, or contact the United Way office at 419.238.6689. 

Those applying online must download the application to a computer or thumb drive. Applications are due in the United Way office no later than Tuesday, March 31. Email applications to director@uwvwco.org, drop them off at the United Way office during business hours Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or mail them to 136 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891.