2026 Letter of Intent - Open Application Cycle

Letter of Intent

Deadline For Submission - September 18, 2026
Thank you for your interest in United Way of the Southern Tier.

Together with our community partners, United Way works to create pathways, year-round, that lead to:
- Health & Well-Being of Seniors: Helping senior citizens who wish to remain in their homes as they age, where they are happy and comfortable.
- Youth Opportunity: Building the skills children need to succeed, beginning at birth, setting them up for lifelong success.
- Financial Security & Basic Needs: Ensuring that struggling families have access to financial education and stability, as well as the basics of food and shelter in times of crisis.
Through its open application process, United Way seeks to create meaningful, sustainable, measurable impact by investing in solutions that are responsive, evidence-informed, equitable, comprehensive, and scalable.

Your completion of the following form will be considered a "Letter of Intent" for the program referenced. (A separate submission is required for EACH program that would like to be considered.)

All application and funding decisions are guided by the investment values of United Way of the Southern Tier, which consider the degree to which a program aligns with United Way's strategic intent and the significance of the outcomes delivered in the identified priority areas.
Funding Eligibility Screening
Agency Name
EIN Number
Is this organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code?
Please explain:

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Is this organization a government entity, municipality, or other taxing authority, such as a school district?
Please explain:

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Is this organization in full compliance with all federal, state, county and local requirements and laws pertaining to non-profits, including all required annual filings?
Is this program primarily intended to promote religious beliefs, provide religious instruction, or engage in proselytizing?
Is this program seeking funding to support a political party, campaign, or cause?
Is this program seeking capital or building funds?
United Way will not fund programs or organizations that unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Programs or organizations that, consistent with their mission and applicable law, are designed to serve a specifically defined population will not be considered discriminatory solely on that basis.
Does your organization have a written non-discrimination policy that complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws?
Thank you for your interest in partnering with United Way of the Southern Tier.

Based on your reply, this agency or program is ineligible for United Way funding. For questions, please contact Barbara Hubbell at (607) 377-5833.

Agency and Program Information
Name of Agency Director
Agency Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Program Name
Name of Program Director
Is the program's address different than the agency address?
Program Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Application Contact:

First NameLast Name
Contact Email
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Does the contact person already have access to the UWST portal?
If invited to apply, portal access will be provided.
What part of the UWST geographic footprint does this program serve?
This program PRIMARILY serves which target population:

Other direct service NOT related to the categories above
Please provide a brief description (3 or 4 sentences) about the work this program is doing, the difference it makes for those served, and how it achieves what United Way seeks to improve.

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Acknowledgements and Submission
By checking this box, I acknowledge that this funding opportunity is only available once every three years, and this Letter of Intent must be submitted by the posted deadline to be considered.
By checking this box, I acknowledge that submission of this Letter of Intent, and any subsequent application, is NOT a guarantee of funding.
I certify that all statements and information contained in this Letter of Intent are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Upon receipt of this submission, United Way will determine how closely the program aligns with UWST strategic priorities and whether it will be invited to apply.

For those invited to apply, access to the application and instructions will subsequently be provided. Notification will also be sent to programs that are not selected for the process.

For programs that receive an award, funding will begin in July 2027. Grants will be awarded for a period of one year (2027), with the possibility of renewal in the subsequent two years (2028 and 2029). Grant renewal will be based strictly on the availability of funds, program performance, and compliance with the terms of the Statement of Agency Agreement.
By typing my name below, I certify that I am authorized to submit this Letter of Intent on behalf of the organization and acknowledge that my typed name serves as my formal signature.
Name of Authorized Individual
Should be Empty:

Letter of Intent

Funding Eligibility Screening

Agency and Program Information

Acknowledgements and Submission