United Way WH grant applications available

As part of its annual community grant funding, 2025 grant applications through United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties have now been made available. UWWH offers grant funding toward needs-based requests. In the last decade, UWWH has granted over $14 million to solving local issues through partnerships with local nonprofits. The grant application window is now open with applications due no later than end of business on Dec. 13.

The grant application allows UWWH to directly assist local nonprofits in Holmes and Wayne counties, directly working toward the mission to mobilize community resources while improving the lives of people in the community. Local community members assist in the review of completed grants as part of the investment team as volunteers, and UWWH donors review each grant application. Investment team volunteers provide funding recommendations to the UWWH Board of Directors.

UWWH aims to measurably improve the lives of residents in the community, often those who are employed but still are income constrained. Four areas of focus guide UWWH in its mission: health/mental health/substance abuse treatment, safety net/basic needs, workforce development and youth development.

Grant applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply:

—Be an organization meeting one of the following criteria: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit currently registered with the Secretary of State of Ohio, a governmental organization such as a public education institution, voluntary associations or a faith-based community.

—Run by a volunteer board of directors, none of whom receives any remuneration from the organization.

—Currently be located within and providing services in Wayne and/or Holmes counties.

A Q-and-A session on the application process will be held at UWWH, 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to attend. A virtual option will be available. Call the office for details.

The application deadline is Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Awards will be announced in March 2025. Organizations with questions may email United Way at info@uwwh.org or call 330-264-5576. Applications are available at www.uwwh.org.