United Way of Indian River County Invites Letters of Intent for Financial Stability and Health Grants
VERO BEACH, October 26, 2023 – United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is now accepting Letters of Intent for funding in the Financial Stability and Health Impact Areas through the Community Impact Fund. Established with the goal of supporting high-performing nonprofit organizations aligned with UWIRC’s strategic priorities of Education, Financial Stability, and Health, this grant opportunity seeks to enhance the well-being of our local community.
UWIRC operates on a two-year funding cycle and is currently accepting proposals from organizations serving Indian River County residents and can demonstrate measurable participant progress based on outcomes and indicators set forth by UWIRC in one of the following Financial Stability and/or Health Priority Areas:
Financial Stability
- Basic Needs: Ensuring all individuals have access to an ample supply of nutritious food and safe, sustainable housing.
- Stabilization/Manageable Expenses: Empowering individuals with the financial resources and assets necessary to avert financial crises.
- Family Sustaining Employment & Workforce Skill Development: Equipping individuals with the skills and resources needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment. This includes assisting lower-income working families and individuals in achieving and maintaining life-sustaining employment.
Health
- Improved Physical and Mental Health: Ensuring all individuals have access to services that enhance physical and mental well-being, encompassing healthy weight, physical, oral, and behavioral health, along with the ability to live independently.
- Improved Quality of Life for Mothers, Infants, and Children: Providing families with resources and access to services related to children’s oral health, child abuse prevention, perinatal care, children’s behavioral health (including mental health and substance abuse symptoms) and addressing childhood obesity.
Interested organizations and programs are required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2023, for consideration in the grant funding process. LOIs must be submitted electronically through United Way’s web-based grant platform, e-CImpact. Following the review of all submitted LOIs, agencies will be notified if they are approved to proceed to the application stage.
For access to the Funding Eligibility Guidebook and the e-CImpact system, please visit unitedwayirc.org/grants.
For additional information or questions, contact UWIRC Director of Community Impact, Deana Shatley at deana.shatley@unitedwayirc.org.
Deadline for Letters of Intent: 4:00 PM on November 17, 2023
About United Way of Indian River County
United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every community member. United Way works with local programs to provide resources to individuals and families in crisis today while working year-round to improve community conditions and create lasting solutions. We are effectively building a strong foundation and improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. For more information about your local United Way, please call (772) 567-8900 or visit our website, UnitedWayIRC.org.