United Way Opens Additional $30,000 In Special Grant Funding
United Way
The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County is opening $30,000 in special grant funding. Any non-profit, 501(c)3 human services organization can apply for these special grants.
“Opening Special Grants at this time of year gives agencies an opportunity to secure funding at a time when they may be running low. Our regular allocations happen at the beginning of February, so this allows us to be sensitive to what’s happening right now,” explains United Way Executive Director, Christy Bellinger.
Each agency views community needs from its own specific viewpoint; however, the United Way must look at needs from the view of the total community.
According to Bellinger, in years past special grant funding has been very competitive. For example, in 2009, over $173,000 was requested when only $75,000 was available.
Grant applications can be requested by phone at 641-673-6043, or requested via email at unitedway@mahaska.org. Applications are due to: Christy Bellinger, Executive Director, United Way of Mahaska County, 500 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 no later than noon on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
