Funding Information Request Form

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. If you are an organization or program seeking funding through this process for the first time, please complete the form below and a Sioux Empire United Way staff member will contact you within two weeks with further information and next steps.

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.