United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to issue this Notice of Fund Availability for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Volunteers will invest these resources in programs and services through the 2010 Community Investment Process. Interested organizations must meet the following 8 standards prior to submitting an intent to apply form:
Standard 1
The
organization provides health and human services to individuals in
Spartanburg, Cherokee, and/or
UnionCounties of
South Carolina.
Standard 2
The
organization is incorporated as a charitable organization with the State of
South Carolina.(A current copy of non-profit
registration with the Secretary of State’s office must be on file with
United Way).
Standard 3
The
organization is tax exempt. (A copy of
your IRS tax-exempt designation must be on file with
United Way).
Standard 4
A
well-developed volunteer board of directors governs the organization.(A current and dated copy of your
Board of Directors roster must be on file with
United Way).
Standard 5
The
organization demonstrates sound financial operation and has an annual
examination performed by an outside auditor, if required by law.(Your organization’s most current
IRS Form 990 and Financial Audit (if you have one) must be on file
with
United Way).
Standard 6
The
organization abides by all applicable federal and state laws related to
non-profit organizations and non-discrimination policies.
Standard 7
The
organization has an effective program outcomes measurement program that provides
information regarding agency programs’ impact on target populations.
Standard 8
The
organization has executed a statement of Counterterrorism Compliance in
keeping with the spirit and intent of the USA Patriot Act.(A copy of this statement of compliance
must be submitted annually to the
United
Way).
PLEASE NOTE: United Way of the Piedmont is NOT accepting new applications in Spartanburg or Union Counties for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. This means that only programs that were successfully funded through the 2009 Community Investment Process are eligible to apply for funds in Spartanburg or Union. Minor changes to existing programs are allowed. This does not apply to Cherokee County applicants.
Agencies interested in applying must complete an intent to apply form and submit with all requisite documentation on or before 3:00 PM Monday, January 4th. The form, instructions, and United Way's Community Impact Agenda are available for download below:
