Strategic Priorities Grants Program

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Strategic Priorities Grants Program

The mission of United Way of Broome County is to drive change that will have a positive impact on the critical needs of the community by strategically leveraging the collective resources of community partners. United Way of Broome County does this by bringing together organizations, people, and resources to focus on the critical issues in Broome County with the goal of creating systemic change through collaborative, coordinated efforts.

If your program was approved for multi-year funding during the 2026-2027 grants cycle, please contact grants@uwbroome.org for access to the supplemental multi-year application.

Strategic Priorities Grant Program

Four priority areas make-up United Way of Broome County’s Strategic Priorities that support efforts to drive systemic change in the community. We are committed to lasting solutions that build opportunity for all.

Healthy Communities: Improving health and wellbeing for all.

 

Youth Opportunity: Helping young people realize their full potential.

 

Financial Security: Creating a stronger financial future for every generation.

 

Community Resiliency: Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

 

The RFP details each Strategic Priority that will drive systemic change in the community under the building blocks of Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

Application Requirements

All prospective applicants must submit an LOI by 3:00 pm on December 4, 2026 and attend one of two virtual information sessions:

Once submitted, United Way of Broome County staff will contact you via email to provide access to the funding application. Each application section must be fully filled out. All required information is due upon submission. If any information is missing or incomplete, the prospective applicant will not be given access to the funding application. Applications are due on Friday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm.

Additionally, all applicants must meet and provide evidence of the following requirements:

  • Be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization
  • Be incorporated or chartered under appropriate federal, state, or local statutes
  • Abide by federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination
  • Have an active, locally based, volunteer Board of Directors that meets regularly, makes policy decisions, and holds election of officers
  • Have an administrative structure with defined lines of responsibility, a mission statement, and bylaws
  • Be financially stable and perform a regular budgeting process
  • Have current license, certification, and permits if applicable

For additional questions, please reach out to grants@uwbroome.org. If you would like to come to our office hours, please schedule a time through this link: https://bit.ly/UWBCgrants

LETTER OF INTENT (Due by December 4, 2026)

To be eligible for funding, organizations must complete a multi-step process that begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI provides a broad yet concise description of the program requesting funding and the anticipated program outcomes.

If your organization is interested in applying for multiple 2027-2028 funding programs, an LOI will need to be completed for each program to be considered.

The LOI is located at uwbroome.org/loi.

All LOIs must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 4, 2026. Once submitted, United Way of Broome County staff will be in contact via email to provide access to the funding application.

Request for Proposals

While the Strategic Priorities Grant Program is open, please download the attached RFP for all information on the program and how to apply.

Attachments to include in your application

1. Program budget

Please provide an accurate, detailed program budget. Please submit the budget using the template here.

2. Agency budget

Please provide the requested agency budgets outlined in the RFP.

3. Financial Statements

Please provide one requested financial report outlined in the RFP.

4. Board List

A complete list of the organization’s current Board of Directors with officers, affiliations, and term dates noted. Please submit the Board of Directors using the template here.