Become a Funded Nonprofit Partner

Sioux Empire United Way accepts applications from non-profit entities that serve a need among children, vulnerable adults, or people in crisis. Each proposal is reviewed in a competitive pool of applications and funding decisions are determined by community volunteers.  

Requirements

• The agency must be incorporated and operate as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation.
• The agency should operate in a health/social service, recreation, or character-building field.
• The need for the program must be substantiated.
• There must be an operational funding deficit.
• The services provided must take place in Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha or Turner Counties.
• The impact on the lives of the individuals served must be demonstrated through specific outcome measurements.

On-Going Funding Process

• Funding through this process is typically awarded for programs that provide direct services.
• The agency and program must have completed two full years of service in the community.