COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM

At United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley we work to unite people and resources to build resilient communities that thrive. Dedicated to facilitating lasting social change, we work together with businesses, government, schools, faith groups, community members, and other nonprofits, because it takes the whole community to achieve the kind of results we need. Our priorities include: developing housing for all; strengthening children and families; convening community leaders; and, meeting basic needs. 
Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact (PICI) along with United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to support activities related to mitigating the impact of climate change in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. 

We invite proposals from our community partners for the
Adaptation For Tomorrow’s Environmental Realignment Community Impact Fund

Deadlines are:
  • Nov 11, 2022,  Initial Letter of Intent is due for consideration
  • Nov 28, 2022,  Informed of first round decisions
  • Nov 28, 2022, Those chosen will be given final applications
  • Jan 20, 2023, Final grant applications are due
  • May 01, 2023, Grant decisions announced

Total Available Funding:
  • $150,000
  • Award amounts determined on the basis of impact. Grants of all sizes will be considered

Funding Opportunity Description
We encourage creative approaches and invite any eligible organization in these counties with meaningful projects and/or initiatives centered around adapting to emerging environmental conditions. We seek to support their philanthropic goals in an environmentally aware manner going forward. Proposals that incorporate school age children into their leadership, planning, or training efforts will be given extra consideration.

Implementation
Projects are expected to be completed within one year of fund disbursement. A final report  and accounting of funds spent will be due at that time, with unexpended funds returned to the PICI fund for distribution to future awardees.

Eligibility
We will consider Letters of Intent submitted by any 501(c)3 organization or public education institution in Marion, Polk, or Yamhill Counties.

Letter of Intent and Submission Information
Your LOI  must be emailed to mba-community-grant-program@willamette.edu before 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on November 11, 2022. Applications should be in a pdf format and no more than three pages in length with 12 pt. font. Philanthropic Investment will respond via email to any request for additional information or clarification received one week prior to the application deadline. Please expect 3 to 4 days for response.

LOI Questions:
  1. Provide a summary of your organization along with your mission statement, and contact information. If applicable, please include your IRS 501(c)3 or Oregon Educational Institution Identification number.
  2. Describe your proposed activity. Please include budget, personnel, schedule, and proposed community environmental impact.
  3. List your deliverables, goals, and timeframe for the project.
  4. Describe what the strength of your project and how it pertains to your organizational mission statement and values.
  5. Describe your organization’s qualifications and experience and how it applies to your proposed project.
  6. If you are partnering with any other organizations, please describe this relationship and how they will contribute to your project.

Contact/Questions
If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility or require any additional information, feel free to contact the Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact Program at mba-community-grant-program@willamette.edu.
GRANTEE REPORTS:
Please use the link below to access the grant report form. If you have any questions about the grant process or reporting, contact us.