Strategic Investment ROOTS Program Application

United Way MV funds programs helping to build a more resilient Mohawk Valley. We are committed to investing in programs that result in positive impacts through collaborative, high-quality partnerships with local agencies.

Our application for the next funding cycle is open. Follow the instructions below to apply. 

Instructions

All applicants must have or create an account to complete and submit their application. This feature allows you to save the progress made on your application and return to it as needed to complete your submission. Keep your username and password, as this will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications.

  • CREATE AN ACCOUNT (New users only - an email will be sent to you)
  • LOGIN HERE (If you already have a username and password)
  • RESET YOUR PASSWORD (if your email has been used previously, you can reset your password)
  • LOGOUT (Be sure to log out once you have saved your draft or submitted your application)

The application deadline is May 19, 2023, at 4:00 PM (EST).

Need help? Contact us here.

Eligible ROOTS Programs

  • Be a non-profit 501c3, government agency, or faith-based organization.
  • This application is for new and previously funded programs through United Way MV.
  • Funded programs will positively impact Health, Financial Stability, or Education outcomes.
  • Programs must have a concrete start date or already be in operation.
  • Capital projects, sports, performance and art classes, and entrepreneurial ventures are not funded. Services that are duplicative of existing services are not funded.

ROOTS Funding Cycle

Successful applications will be funded from July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024. A second year of funding will be offered to programs that achieve their outcome objectives in the first year as long as UWMV’s 2023 fundraising campaign is successful. This longer funding cycle minimizes the labor required to complete the application process. The goal of extending funding for two years based on one application is not guaranteed.

United Way MV also funds collaborations between us and other agencies that achieve outcomes built through partnerships with our SHOOTS funding investments. This application is not for SHOOTS funding consideration. SHOOTS funding is for collaborations to achieve a shared goal that relies on the skill sets of each of the partners.
If you have a SHOOTS concept you would like to discuss with United Way MV, click here to complete our SHOOTS Contact Form.