We are holding an open grant application process for the funds that the community raised in our fall 2008 campaign and will make disbursements during the period of July 2009- June 2010.
The mission of the Northfield Area United Way is to mobilize the resources and caring power of individuals, organizations and networks to strengthen the community. We serve the communities of Northfield, Dennison, Dundas, Montgomery, Kilkenny, Lonsdale, and Webster. Historically, the Northfield Area United Way funds human service programs that provide services to youth, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged people and families. Moving forward we are placing a renewed emphasis on funding programs that focus on building people's strengths and increasing their capacity to be independent and productive.
The general criteria for funding is:
- Activity strengthens the community
-Organization is a 501 c (3) or works under a fiscal agent that is tax-exempt
-Organization has an annual external financial review or independent audit of budgets over $350,000
-Organization is actively governed by a volunteer board or committee, and meets at least four times per year
-Organization must demonstrate that the funding will benefit the people living in our service area
Applications are available on this web site. Click on application. Applications can be completed on-line, print out 8 copies and included 1 set of attachments i.e. financials and budgets and send to Northfield Area United Way, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057 . Applications are due no later than March 1, 2009
