Quick Summary
Name: United Way of Central New York Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2.2 million+ |
| Grant Range | $15,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Address: 980 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203 Phone: 315-428-2211 (Main), 315-428-3744 (RFP inquiries) Email: rfp@unitedway-cny.org Website: https://unitedway-cny.org
Geographic Focus
Central New York region, primarily serving:
- Onondaga County (Syracuse area)
- Cayuga County
- Oswego County
Funding Priorities
- Healthy Community - health and well-being initiatives
- Youth Opportunity - programs supporting young people
- Financial Security - economic stability and workforce development
- Community Resiliency - strengthening community capacity
Specific priority areas include:
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Lead poisoning prevention
- Workforce development
- Basic human services
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations that do not meet fiscal and structural soundness standards
- Services predominantly covered by other public or private funding sources
- Organizations that discriminate
- Political causes or fundraising activities
Application Method
Community Program Fund: Fixed deadline application process (typically in September). Two-year grant cycles with one application covering the full period. Applications are available through their website. Organizations must first demonstrate fiscal and structural soundness before applying for program funding.
Annual grant awards depend on United Way's annual fundraising campaign results.
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