Venture Grant Application | United Way of the Brown County Area

Now Accepting Applications

United Way of the Brown County Area's Venture Grant Program awards special project grants, up to $2,500, to non-profit organizations in the Brown area with a 501(c)(3) designation, government status or governed by a fiscal host that posesses this status. Projects that qualify for application should address an un-met need in one or more the United Way of the Brown County's focus areas (Education, Income, Health or Basic Needs). Both current United Way-funded Partner Agencies and non-funded agencies may apply.

Venture Grants are intended for a new, one-time, clearly defined, special project or program that enhances the mission of the recipient organization. Venture Grants will not support operating expenses.

Click to obtain and review the United Way of the Brown County Area VENTURE GRANT POLICY AND GUIDELINES.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Do not leave any blanks; enter N/A if not applicable.

Please have the following documents ready to upload.

1. Copy of 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
2. Program/Project Budget
3. List of Board of Directors
4. Signed Letter of Support by Fiscal Agency (if applicable)

Primary Contact's Information

Primary Contact's Name

Primary Contact's Phone

Primary Contact's Email Address

Today's Date

Agency's Name

Street Address

City, State & Zip Code

Agency Mission Statement

Agency's total budget for your last completed fiscal year

List agency's two largest sources of revenue and approximate percent of budget.

Program Name

Amount of Funding Requested

Description of Proposed Project (include goals and objectives, methodology and staffing).

Expected date of project completion (if applicable).

Describe the community need that the program or project aims to address.

Who and approximately how many people will benefit from this project?

Is another agency currently providing the proposed services?

Explain how your program or project compliments, improves, or fills a gap in existing services provided by agencies working in similar or related areas.

Has this project been funded previously? If yes, by whom and what amount?

Will the success of this project depend upon the cooperation of, or coordination with, other agencies?

How will the success of the project be determined at the conclusion of the funding period? Do you have in place an evaluation system?

If this project will continue beyond this venture grant, how will the project or program continue to be funded?

Upload your Program Budget

Upload your 501(c)(3)

List of Board of Directors

Upload a Signed Letter of Support by Fiscal Agency (if applicable)

Form Preparation Information

Form Prepared By (First and Last Name)

Preparer's Title

Preparer's Phone Number