2026 Grant Application

2026 Funding Application

United Way of South Central Tennessee - Bedford, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, and Warren Counties
United Way of South Central Tennessee is excited to announce our funding opportunities for 2025-2026. This application is for all agencies applying for funding to serve any of our seven counties - Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren.

Proposals for this one-year grant will be accepted beginning February 10, 2026 and ending March 10 at 11:59 pm cst. Please complete a separate application for each program for which you are applying. Please note that completion of this form does not guarantee funding.

Eligibility Guidelines
- Non-profit organization serving Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and/or Warren counties.
- Non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status or IRS equivalent to nonprofit status
- Must have one full year of operation before requesting United Way funding
- New or existing programs that serve ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and improve their long-term stability and ability to thrive.
Questions? Contact Ella Weaver at ella.weaver@yourlocaluw.org.

Please complete the information for the Agency.*
Agency Street Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Agency Mailing Address (if different)

Mailing Address

Mailing Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Person for this proposal:*
Executive Director*
Is this a Collaborative Grant application?*

YesNo
Provide the Agency Name and EIN for each collaborator.*
United Way utilizes Giving Matters profiles to review documents and information for nonprofit grant applicants. If you do not have an up-to-date Giving Matters profile, we encourage you to create one. For help updating or setting up a Giving Matters profile, Giving Matters Nonprofit Resource Guide. Alternatively, you can upload the following documents below:
- 501(c)(3) verification
- Annual Audit
- 990 Form
- State Charitable Solicitation Letter
- List of Board of Directors members
If you have an updated Giving Matters profile, you do not need to upload these documents.
Is your agency's Giving Matters profile current at the time of submission of this proposal?*

YesNo
Please paste a link to your Giving Matters profile.*
Upload the following documents: 501(c)(3) verification, annual audit, 990 form, State Charitable Solicitation Letter, list of Board of Directors members.

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An updated 211 profile is required at the time of submission. For help updating or settting up a 211 profile, click here.
Please paste a link to your 211 profile.*
Briefly describe your organization's mission and history serving the community. What relevant experience, successful partnerships, or organizational strengths position you to deliver impactful programs in our region?*

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This grant application is for:*

Community Investment Grants (request of $10,000 or greater)Opportunity Grants (request of less than $10,000)

Program Title*
Brief Program Description*

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Provide a detailed description of the program. What are the program activities? What is your implementation plan and timeline for the funding cycle?*

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This is a:*

New ProgramExisting Program
New programs: How does your approach align with best practices? Why is it likely to achieve results?*

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Existing programs: What evidence demonstrates past success (outcomes, metrics, participant feedback)?*

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How will you ensure the program is inclusive and responsive to diverse needs?*

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How does collaboration support this program's delivery? What community partnerships are essential to success? *

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How does collaboration support this program's delivery? How will partners work together to meet program goals? Describe each agency's roles, responsibilities, and resources.*

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Provide a statement of need. Who is your priority population? What specific needs or challenges do they face? How were these needs identified and what evidence supports them?*

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Alignment with ALICE Focus: Describe how your program will directly impact ALICE households in our region. What specific barriers or challenges faced by ALICE households does your program address?*

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Select the ALICE categories that best fit the services you provide. (Select all that apply.)*

Housing & ShelterUtilities & TechnologyChild Care & EducationFoodTransportationHealth Care
Addressing a Service Gap: What gap in services does this program fill? What data demonstrates this gap exists? What makes your approach unique or innovative?*

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Amount Requested*
What percent of your total program budget is your allocation request? *
Please upload the completed Program Budget Template. The Budget Template includes Program Income, Program Expense, and Use of Requested United Way Funds.
Upload Program or Agency Budget *

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Budget Narrative: Explain major program expenses and how they support program activities. How will UW funds be used? What other financial resources will be used to support this program? If collaborative: Provide the funding allocation per agency and the purpose of the funds.*

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What are the goals and expected outcomes of this program? How will you measure success?*

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This section asks you to describe your program's intended impact:
- Goals: The broad change you're working toward (e.g., "ALICE families will achieve greater financial stability")
- Outcomes: Specific results participants will achieve (e.g., "Participants will increase income and reduce debt")
- Measurements: The data points you will track (e.g., "% of participants who increase income or access to resources")
Program Goals: What are the primary goals of this program? What will be different for participants or the community because of this program?*

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Program Outcomes: What specific, measurable outcomes to you expect participants to achieve? How will you know if someone has been successful in your program?*

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How many unduplicated individuals do you expect to serve with this program during the funding cycle?*

Please provide an estimate of the percentage of program participants you expect to serve in each county. Percentages should total 100%. If you will not serve participants in a specific county, please enter 0.*

	Percentage of individuals served
Bedford
Cannon
Coffee
Lincoln
Moore
Rutherford
Warren

Total Percentage from seven counties (should equal 100% when complete)
Shared Measurements

Select measurements from the categories below that align with your program outcomes. You should choose one measurement in each of the three categories - Activity, Quality, and Impact. You may choose one additional measurement in each category. If you do not wish to choose an additional measurement, please leave those blank.

For each measurement selected, provide your target or goal. This answer should be a number (Activity) or percentage (Quality & Impact).
Activity Measurement - How much did we do?*

# of individuals served# of sessions/classes/activities provided# of families/households connected to wraparound services or referred to partner organizations
Target for Activity Measurement*
OPTIONAL Additional Activity Measurement - How much did we do?

# of individuals served# of sessions/classes/activities provided# of families/households connected to wraparound services or referred to partner organizations
OPTIONAL Target for Additional Activity Measurement
Quality Measurement - How well did we do it?*

% of participants who meet program engagement goals (as defined by your program)% of participants demonstrating improved knowledge and/or skills (via pre/post assessment)% of participants who report feeling supported and connected to resources% of participants engaged in identifying personal goals and taking steps toward achieving them
Target for Quality Measurement*
OPTIONAL Additional Quality Measurement - How well did we do it?

% of participants who meet program engagement goals (as defined by your program)% of participants demonstrating improved knowledge and/or skills (via pre/post assessment)% of participants who report feeling supported and connected to resources% of participants engaged in identifying personal goals and taking steps toward achieving them
OPTIONAL Target for Additional Quality Measurement
Impact Measurement - Is anyone better off?

% of participants who increase income or access to resources% of participants who achieve/maintain stability (housing, employment, health, etc.)% of participants who demonstrate improvement in assessment scores% of participants wo report reduced barriers to accessing services% of participants who successfully complete their program goals% of individuals who report a positive change in behaviors
Target for Impact Measurement
OPTIONAL Additional Impact Measurement - Is anyone better off?

% of participants who increase income or access to resources% of participants who achieve/maintain stability (housing, employment, health, etc.)% of participants who demonstrate improvement in assessment scores% of participants wo report reduced barriers to accessing services% of participants who successfully complete their program goals% of individuals who report a positive change in behaviors
OPTIONAL Target for Additional Impact Measurement
Describe your plan for collecting these measurements throughout the funding cycle. If assessments are infrequent (e.g. pre/post only), explain how you will monitor progress between assessment points.*

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Please download the Patriot Act Form and upload the completed form.
Upload Patriot Act*

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Please download the Partnership Agreement and upload the signed form.
Upload Partnership Agreement*

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2026 Funding Application