United Way of DeKalb County continues to focus on innovative ways to create a greater impact within DeKalb County, Indiana.  UWDC is excited to announce and release information regarding our new Impact Funding model that will allow us as a nonprofit to be more responsive to community needs through specific areas that focus on the ALICE population and Community Impact.

 

WHY Impact Funding? 

  • Engage community leaders & everyday citizens to work together
  • Articulate community impact goals
  • Program Solutions:
    • Drive Support to community organizations that have the most compelling, measurable results for individuals and families.
  • Issue Initiatives:
    • Execute integrated solutions to pressing community challenges.
  • Community Solutions:
    • Lead comprehensive, sustainable community change.

WHO Needs Help Based on Community Feedback?

 

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed

 

ALICE gets up each day to go to work, but still faces financial barriers - working jobs that offer no health care, vacation, or paid sick leave. These workers hold jobs that are critical to the success and vitality of our communities, yet they often struggle to afford food, rent, childcare, and transportation, and have little left over for saving and investing.

 

United Way of DeKalb County's MISSION is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability for every person in our community.

HOW Can You Help Make an Impact?

Healthy Community

  • Increase access to Healthcare
  • Build the foundations for healthy families
  • Promote regular mental, oral, & physical healthcare

Youth Opportunity

  • Kindergarten readiness
  • Promote social, emotional, physical & intellectual growth
  • Safe educational opportunities

Financial Security

  • Promote job training
  • Connect families with housing & food services
  • Create a stronger community

ALICE Grant Timeline

Applications Open: 8/15/2024

Applications Close: 9/30/2024

Application Review: 10/1/2024 - 10/31/2024

Committee Meeting: 11/5/2024

Board Meeting: 11/19/2024

Notification: 11/28/2024

 

Payments will be distributed in December 2024, March 2025, & June 2025.

Community Impact Grant Timeline

Letter of Intent: 10/1/2024

Applications Open: 10/15/2024

Applications Close: 11/30/2024

Application Review: 12/1/2024 - 1/31/2025

Committee Meeting: 2/4/2025

Board Meeting: 2/18/2025

Notification: 2/21/2025

Payments will be distributed in March 2025 & June 2025.

At this time all grant applications are closed.

Please stay tuned for our dates for our 2025-2026 Grant cycle.

Email Community Impact Coordinator, Kirby Cool with additional questions at kirby@unitedwaydekalb.org.