What are the 24 needs outlined in the Community Needs Assessment (CNA)?
You can find the 24 needs and their definitions here. You are also encouraged to read the full CNA report and the Leading with Impact report.
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Agency HQ is your one-stop-shop for funding updates and new opportunities.
FUNDING CATEGORIES
United Way has funding opportunities to support local nonprofits with a proven ability to meet the community’s needs and make a lasting, important impact in our region.
Safety Net
Nonprofit organizations providing direct services in our 16-county service area to address needs identified in the Community Needs Assessment (CNA).
See our Safety Net Agencies
System
Organizations providing backbone, collective impact, and/or services to address community needs identified in the CNA
RFP release TBD
Targeted
As emergency or crisis support is needed in our community, United Way will support programs and organizations meeting those needs through targeted fundraising and grantmaking efforts
RFP release TBD
Top Resources for Agencies
Nonprofit Capacity Building Support
Download capacity building training materials related to a United Way Nonprofit Training Series.
Community Needs Assessment
Our comprehensive Community Needs Assessment will inform our funding strategies. Read about the community’s needs and download the full report.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the timeline for the other United Way funding categories?
There will be future funding opportunities with United Way. Please sign up to receive alerts when funding opportunities are available here.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
For questions about the application and/or the application portal, Foundation Connect, please email GrantSupport@stl.unitedway.org.
Learn about United Way’s Community Investment Strategy.
Our community investment model starts with the needs of the community and aligns our funding decisions to help meet those needs. When we look at needs, we know that many are interconnected: when an individual doesn’t have access to transportation, it’s difficult to get to a job; when children are hungry, they’re less successful in school. We must have an interconnected approach to our funding strategy to have the greatest impact. Read more.
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