United Way Funding

Funding Application

We offer a variety of funding mechanisms to nonprofits in the Greater Burlington Area focused on the building blocks of opportunity — education, income and health.

Applicant agencies must be operational for two full years prior to applying for United Way funding support.

FY 2026 Letters of Intent – Due April 1, 2025

All forms below are required to be filled out completely, and submitted to megan.brincks@unitedwayseia.org to be considered for 2026 funding. For questions, you can call our office at 319-752-7831.
 

Before Applying, Please Read Application Information & Instructions In Its Entirety.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for funding from Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way for the 2025 fiscal year, organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Substantial Local Presence and Programming:
    • Have a substantial local presence and programming within the geographic area covered by the BWBA United Way service and campaign footprint. This includes the following zip codes: 52630, 52641, 52642, 52649, 52601, 52623, 52637, 52638, 52640, 52645, 52646, 52650, 52655, 52660.
  • IRS Tax-Exempt Status:
    • Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and have a registered constitution and/or bylaws.
  • Demonstration of Community Programming:
    • Be able to demonstrate and document community programming and activities conducted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
  • Active and Responsible Governing Board:
    • Have an active and responsible governing board consisting of three or more members. Board members should have no material conflict of interest, and a majority of them should serve without compensation. The governing board should effectively direct the organization.
  • Non-Discrimination Policy:
    • Have a policy and demonstrate a practice of non-discrimination in the operation of the organization, including service delivery. Non-discrimination should be based on factors such as race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental health, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

Funding Timeline

  • April 1, 2025 – Letters of Intent Due
  • January 15, 2024 – Invitations to Apply go out
  • August 1, 2025 – Applications Due
    • Applications reviewed by Panels & additional questions sent, if necessary.
  • September/November 2025 – Allocation Panel Presentations
  • January 2025 – Notification of Approved Funding Amounts
  • April 1, 2026 – Payments of Approved Funding Amounts Begin. Letters of Intent for FY 2027 Due.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Moving forward in the LOI, “program” is the term for the project you wish to have funded, the specific set of activities designed to achieve specific outcomes. Most of the questions focus on it but a few request information about the broader agency or organization. It is fine with the United Way if your program is the sole work of your agency; but if it is a piece of a larger picture the United Way will be interested in how it fits.
State the primary activities/services to be delivered (inputs), the major expected program results (outcomes), and why the results can be reasonably expected from the inputs. Include estimated number of clients to be served.
Give a brief overview of your agency purposes and history; describe how this program fits into the total scope of your agency?
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