Grant Seekers: Aligning Missions for Impactful Change

Our efforts are directed by carefully studied Focus Areas and Strategies that target the most pressing needs in our area.

When applying for United Way funds, it’s crucial for grant seekers to cite the specific focus area and strategy their proposed program will address.

Our Focus

At United Way, we are committed to empowering individuals of all ages to lead successful, self-sufficient, and healthy lives. We strive to address critical needs, provide life-saving services, and contribute to the well-being of our community.

Our focus areas encompass:

  • Healthy Community — Creating opportunities for healthy, secure, independent, and meaningful lives.

  • Youth Opportunity — Providing tools and structures necessary for success.

  • Financial Security — Offering structural opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.

  • Community Resiliency — Delivering life-saving services, emergency assistance, and disaster aid.

Our Strategies for Community Impact

  • Cost-Effective Results

    Investing in programs that deliver cost-effective and measurable results.

  • Fiscal Responsibility

    Supporting programs and agencies with sound fiscal and management practices.

  • Collaboration and Partnerships

    Fostering efforts that build collaboration and partnerships.

  • Root Cause Addressing

    Tackling the root causes of community challenges.

  • Leveraging Resources

    Maximizing community resources beyond the annual campaign.

Application Process

We invite nonprofit agencies providing human service programs in Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties within the focus areas of Income, Self-sufficiency & Family Well-being; Health & Wellness; or Education, Early Childhood, Youth Supports to apply for United Way funding.

The application process is currently open March 1, 2024 - March 29, 2024.

UWCAC welcomes your commitment to making a difference. Together, we can create lasting change and improve lives in Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties.