United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 grant cycle and encourages local registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply. Preference will be given to those programs that align with the mission of United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, which is to improve the quality of life in our community.
Applications for UWLS’ 2023-2024 Grant Cycle will be accepted until October 31st. The online application platform closes promptly at 11:59 pm on October 31, 2022. Grants range in the amount of $5,000 to $30,000 and more information and how to apply is available at https://www.uwls.org/Grants/
Applications will be evaluated for compatibility with UWLS’ strategic goals, how well they align with UWLS’ core pillars of Income, Education, and Health, and if the proposal is financially sound. Awarded applications will receive a letter in December and an invitation to UWLS’ Grant Award Breakfast in January 2023.
About UWLS
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties serves needs in the areas of income, education and health in both Lake and Sumter Counties. Whether these needs exist among members of the ALICE Population, Veteran population, those who’ve never faced hardship before, or those who wish to support or volunteer to serve and share with others, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties facilitates and delivers a number of direct services and programs including the Master Teacher program, lending library, and Born Learning Trail for early education; the Mission United program to guide Veterans through the complex system of benefits; the VITA program providing free tax preparation, the Family Stability Services program providing financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, and the Stronger Families program teaching participants the skills to increase sustainability and self-sufficiency. United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties also provides grants or support that funds programs in nearly 20 partner agencies or non-profits.
About United Way
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 9.8 million donors worldwide and $4.7 billion
raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org
