Request for Proposals applications accepted through 5 p.m. March 15

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties is requesting proposals to help us achieve our goals within Health, Education & Financial Stability. United Way invites 501(c)3 nonprofits, schools or government organizations doing outstanding work in these areas to consider applying for United Way Community Impact Grants.

Proposals must align with the Priorities, Goals and Focus Areas outlined below:

HEALTH

Goal 

• Individuals/Families have opportunities to improve their mental health.

Focus Areas

• Promote mental health and healing with children and youth.

• Promote mental health and healing with adults.

EDUCATION

Goals 

• Children enter school ready and prepared to be successful.

• Youth gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in their career and future.

Focus Areas

• Increase literacy for children and youth.

 Equip children and youth with knowledge and skills to support lifelong learning.

• Equip families with knowledge and skills to support child and youth learners.

FINANCIAL STABILITY

Goal

• Individuals/Families have opportunities for employment, enhanced financial literacy and their basic needs met.

Focus Areas

• Assist individuals in gaining and maintaining employment.

• Promote life skills and financial literacy.

• Ensure basic needs are met (Food, Housing and Personal Safety)

Refer to our website to review the complete RFP and guidelines at www.uwdp.org. For more information, contact Jen Jabas, Executive Director, at 320-834-7800.