Investing over $400,000 in the region to Unite for Safe Communities
St. Louis, MO (August 7th, 2024) – United Way of Greater St. Louis announces the launch of its 2025 Targeted Fund Application Cycle – Unite for Safe Communities- aimed at improving community safety by improving social determinant factors that bolster community safety, affecting where we live and where our children grow across the region. This $400,000+ investment underscores our commitment to creating a safer, healthier community for all residents.
As our community continues to face challenges because of varying types of violence, our 2025 targeted grants seek to identify and support innovative programs that address the results of violence such as mental distress and reduced quality of life, as well as those that seek to mitigate future occurrences. Nonprofit organizations that provide violence prevention and trauma informed approaches are encouraged to apply.
“Our mission is to empower individuals and families while fostering a sense of safety and well-being in our community,” said Michelle D. Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “By funding initiatives that address the impacts of violence and areas such as supportive mental health services, we aim to better resource a comprehensive support system that promotes long-term solutions.”
Targeted Fund awards are considered one-time grants with a one-year timeframe for United Way investment. Proposed programs should have existing sources of funding where United Way’s investment is leveraged to ensure sustainability beyond the Targeted Fund’s one-year grant time frame.
Key Dates for the Targeted Fund cycle include:
- September 3rd Cycle opens, and the application will be available.
- September 9th Informational Webinar for any organization interested in learning more about the grant. Reserve a spot here.
- September 13th and September 20th Virtual Office Hours will be available for any potential applicant to ask questions of United Way staff about the cycle.
- September 27th Application Deadline.
- December 16th Awards will be announced.
For more information on how to sign up for the announcement, applicable nonprofits should register for United Way funding opportunities by visiting Agency HQ and signing up to be notified of future funding opportunities.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis
United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people, resources, and funding to help build strong and equitable communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois. United Way’s impact on the community includes equipping over 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources, operating the largest Volunteer Center in the region and connecting local neighbors to providers of services through its 211 Helpline. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www.HelpingPeople.org.
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