The United Way of Van Wert County is now accepting applications for program funding for the 2022 fiscal year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably, influence specific Van Wert County indicators in the following categories:
- Basic Needs
- Education
- Health
- Financial Stability
Application period is March 1 – March 31, 2022. To be eligible, an agency must: 1) be a 501( c ) 3 not-for-profit organization, 2) maintain an organized, auditable and accurate system of accounting (by United Way standards), 3) offer human service programs, and 4) have an active volunteer board. After application review & agency interviews, local United Way of Van Wert County volunteers, who make up the Admissions & Review committee, will make funding recommendations to the United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees in June 2022. Once approved by the board, agencies will receive notification.
Any organization wishing to apply should fill out a 2022 Application for Program Funding or contact the United Way office at 419-238-6689. Applications are due to the United Way office no later than Thursday, March 31, 2022. Email application to director@uwvwco.org, drop off during business hours Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., or mail to 136 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH 45891.