United Way will hold grant-seeker forum in Bellows Falls

BELLOWS FALLS — The United Way of Windham County (UWWC) is investing in health, opportunity, prosperity, and education initiatives in Windham County.

UWWC’s annual Community Impact Grant priorities align with the 14 community outcomes related to these areas, which can be found online at www.unitedwaywindham.org. All nonprofit organizations with programs related to these priorities that serve Windham County are invited to apply for a Community Impact Grant, according to a press release.

To help Windham County nonprofits learn about its target community outcomes, new online grant application system, and the application review process, UWWC will hold a Grant Seeker Forums from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Parks Place, 44 School St., Bellows Falls.

Attendance at one of these sessions is required for any organization serving Windham County who is not currently funded and wishes to apply. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their lunch to the noon sessions.

Applicants providing Basic Needs may apply for up to $2,500 and programs aligning to the 12 additional outcomes may apply for up to $10,000. The funding of successful applications will begin on July 1.

The next Community Impact grant deadline is March 15, 2018 and complete eligibility information, and a grant timeline can be found on the UWWC’s website atwww.unitedwaywindham.org. The community impact process of identifying community needs, investing resources and evaluating United Way’s impact is ongoing and will continue to involve individuals and organizations serving Windham County. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sue Graff, UWWC Community Investment Director, at (802) 257-4011, Ext. 113 or [email protected].

To stay up-to-date on UWWC’s community goals and results, community grants schedule, and community-based initiatives, visit www.unitedwaywindham.org or www.facebook.com/UWWindham.