United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering nonprofits, community agencies and faith-based organizations the opportunity to apply for one-time grants. Seven grant topics tailored to address specific issues are currently available within designated Missouri and Illinois counties.
Grant submissions are due by 5 p.m. April 25 for: Basic needs, Youth services, Community needs and Employment support services.
Grant submissions are due by 5 p.m. May 23 for: Stability funding gap, Second generation/Multi-generational solutions and Urban male employment/entrepreneur opportunities.
“United Way assesses the needs of the region and makes grants available to organizations that can help meet those needs,” said Vanessa Wayne, United Way of Greater St. Louis community investment director.
United Way one-time grants are open to any nonprofit agency meeting the criteria of the specific grant, not just for United Way partner agencies. In 2013, United Way of Greater St. Louis awarded 32 organizations in the region one-time community enhancement grants, totaling $248,444.
Visit stl.unitedway.org/grants for an application and to find out more about the grants available.