Venture Partnerships
Request for Proposals

United Way of Dutchess County is pleased to announce the availability of about $13,000 to support one Venture Partnership to support non-profit human service providers and their corporate and funding partners in responding to community catastrophes and emerging needs or opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on initiatives that cross multiple basic needs and involve multiple service strategies or disciplines.

Characteristics of a desirable Venture Partnership:

• Addresses a community catastrophe (emergencies affecting a significant portion of the population, such as a tornado, terrorist act, etc. or emergencies affecting delivery of basic human needs services, such as a fire in a homeless shelter) or emerging need/ opportunity (previously unidentified needs that are emerging because of changes in community conditions; new programs that address current needs in a potentially significant way)
• Leverages funding from multiple sources; attracts funding from outside Dutchess County
• Brings together corporate and other funding partners with non-profit organizations
• Makes a previously unavailable resource accessible to non-profits and the people they serve, especially a corporate resource or proven state or national model
• Makes an immediate, measurable impact in the lives of people in Dutchess County particularly in ventures not being addressed through Community Impact initiatives
• Project duration of less than one year

Eligibility criteria:

• Provide signed documentation from fiscal agent that they are acting in this role for the collaborative group.
• Be able to meet all agreement (contract) requirements.
• Provide or promote equal opportunity and access for all without regard to race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, national origin or membership status in the collaborative.

Restrictions:

This grant will not fund:

• Scholarships or grants to individuals.
• On-going support of a program.
• Funding to establish a new non-profit organization.
• Sponsorships and event support for on-going projects.
• Capital campaigns or purchase of equipment over $2,500.
• Resources to benefit the collaborative as an entity such as office or meeting space; marketing or membership materials; strategic planning; filing for incorporation; hiring a coalition director or administrative support person; fund development activities for the collaborative; and training, technical assistance or consultants for any of these purposes.
• Expansion of existing services without regard to the efficiency of services already being delivered.

Process and deadlines:

United Way can accept completed applications at any time. Staff and volunteers will review applications and communicate with applicants at least quarterly.

• It is suggested that you confirm receipt of the application form as United Way is not responsible for any misdirected materials.

Click HERE for application for the Venture Partnership Fund

 

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