GUNTERSVILLE, Ala – United Way of Marshall County is currently accepting applications from agencies or programs interested in receiving funding in 2017. The first funding payment will be made at the end of the first quarter 2017. At the present time, United Way supports 21 partner agencies and programs.
Eligible parties must be a nonprofit health or human service organization that addresses one of the four critical needs in the community and serves Marshall County residents. These needs include education, income, health and basic needs. United Way believes these are the building blocks that make a difference in strengthening families and community, helping kids succeed and promoting independence and health.
In addition to being a nonprofit health or human services organization, agencies and/or programs must also meet the following requirements:
- Have a 501 (C)(3) tax status
- A copy of most recent IRS 990 Form
- Annual audit by an independent CPA, financial review or financial compilation whichever is applicable (determined based on annual revenue of agency)
- Active rotating Board of Directors
- Charter of Incorporation and By-Laws
- License and accreditation (if applicable)
- A sliding fee-scale policy
- A board adopted policy of non-discrimination for hiring and service delivery
- Annual Report
- Have been in operation for at least one year
Agencies or programs interested in applying for United Way funding can obtain an application by calling (256) 582-4700 or emailing Carrie Thomas at carrie@unitedwaymarshall.org. The deadline to return completed applications is Friday, April 1, 2016 by 4:30 p.m. Late applications will be not accepted. No exceptions will be made to the deadline.
Volunteers from across Marshall County will meet to review completed applications, hear oral presentations and make site visits. These volunteers will evaluate the programs for their relevance to the critical needs of the community, the accountability of their fiscal and organizational management, and non-duplication of existing member agencies/programs.
For more information, contact United Way of Marshall County at (256) 582-4700.