Yes. Since we are a local United Way, we only fund organizations that are located in Holmes or Wayne Counties and who serve the citizens of either or both counties. If you only serve people in Orrville, Dalton or Marshallville you must apply for funding from Orrville Area United Way.

We strive to make our funding flexible to help you fulfill your mission, so the items that we will fund include the following: Certifications/Trainings (Registration Fees only for Professional Development) Client Evaluations/Assessments Direct Client Services (Shelter, Rent, Utilities, Clothing, Food..etc.) Meals/Snacks/Food Pantry Program Specific Supplies (these will need to itemized in the budget) Salary/Benefits/Payroll Taxes (the cost to hire) Scholarships (by reimbursement only) Support Groups Other - as defined by you. Approval or clarification may be needed.

There are some items that we will not cover in a funding request. Our funds will not cover the following items: Capital Expenses/Capital Campaigns Equipment Insurance Consultant Fees (audits, IT, attorney, etc.) Software/Hardware Fundraising Events or Expenses Membership Fees, Dues, Subscriptions Hotels, Meals or Fringe Expenses for Professional Development

Yes, some requests may qualify for multi-year funding.  You must be a Core Community Partner and meet other criteria.  This decision is set annually by the Board of Directors.  

No. This year, we are granting funds by line item. This is why it is imperative to complete your budget in full. We will either fully fund a line item or not fund a complete line item. For example: If your budget line item is Salary at $20,000.00 and you have another line item of Program Supplies at $5,000.00 - your total request would be $25,000.00. We will either fund you $25,000.00 OR $20,000.00 OR $5,000.00 OR $0. There may be partial funding, but complete line item funding. We will not cut your budget by percentages of amounts, we will simply either fund the line item or not fund the line item.

2025 Proposals are due by 5pm EST on December 13, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted as ONE PDF document either mailed to: United Way of Wayne and Holmes, 215 South Walnut Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or emailed as ONE PDF to: info@uwwh.org

All questions must be submitted in writing (email) to info@uwwh.org we will schedule phone calls if it is necessary. We will host two question/answer sessions on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00am and a second at 4:00pm. It is recommended that you do attend one of these sessions if you intend to apply for funding. Please call to RSVP to this session (330) 264-5576

There is no specific percent that UWWH has set. It is on a case by case basis. Our Volunteer Investment Team likes to have this information for review.