Pathway Grants
United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s new strategic framework includes a move to competitive grant funding. Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) will be released semi-annually and will center around one or more of our Pathways. Any 501(c)3 in good standing that serves Vanderburgh, Warrick, or Spencer counties is eligible to apply. A nonprofit does not have to be a legacy “Partner Agency” to apply for these funding opportunities. United Way of Southwestern Indiana is excited to expand our partnerships and empower individuals and families with resources to support upward mobility.
All applications are evaluated and scored by content expert taskforces. The highest scorers are passed to United Way’s Community Impact Cabinet who makes funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. For more detailed information on our funding process, click here.
New Pathways
MENTAL HEALTH
Advocating for, and improving, mental health care access and awareness
EMPOWERING EMPLOYMENT
Empowering individuals with the resources needed to secure and maintain employment
THRIVING NEXT GEN
Equipping children and youth with skills to thrive both socially and academically
SOCIAL STABILITY & GROWTH
Strengthening relationships that serve as a safety net (family & friends) and alliances that expand opportunities for growth (cohorts, coaches & mentors)
Pathway Grant Spring 2023:
Social Stability & Growth
GOAL: Provide programs to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) OR IMPOVERISHED POPULATIONS that build their social supports and foster relationships that will assist them in their upward mobility journey.
PATHWAY: Social Stability & Growth
Strengthening relationships that serve as a safety net (family and friends) and alliances that expand opportunities for growth
MINIMUM REQUEST: $50,000
CLICK HERE TO READ THE GRANT PURPOSE STATEMENT & DETAILS
Grant Information Webinar
This grant information session will be held in a webinar format. The session will provide detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and fit, the purpose of the grant, basic information on the application and evaluation process, and time for questions.
Tuesday, April 4
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Webinar
You must register for the session to receive a confirmation email and to join the webinar.
Pathway Grant Fall 2022:
Thriving Next Gen
GOAL: IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
PATHWAY: Thriving Next Gen
Equipping children and youth with skills to thrive both socially and academically
FUNDING AVAILABLE: $475,000
MINIMUM REQUEST: $50,000
CLICK HERE TO READ THE GRANT PURPOSE STATEMENT & DETAILS
Thriving Next Gen Grantees
EVSC Foundation $211,876 Piloting of the International Newcomers Academy, providing dedicated staff to serve English as a second language students
YWCA of Evansville $156,000 Expansion of Live Y’ers program to low-income boys, prioritizing boys of color
Youth First $99,290 Expanding service to two Warrick County Middle Schools, eliminating a gap in service between elementary and high school
Pathway Grant Spring 2022:
Mental Health Care Access
GOAL: EXPAND ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
PATHWAY: Mental Health
Advocating for, and improving, mental health care access and awareness
FUNDING AVAILABLE: $400,000
CLICK HERE TO READ THE GRANT PURPOSE STATEMENT & DETAILS
Mental Health Access Grantees
Youth First $222,160 Hire additional staff to serve more students, including ESL students
Catholic Charities $177,840 Increase counseling capacity and underwrite sliding-scale fees
Pathway Grant Fall 2021:
Gaining Employment
GOAL: INDIVIDUALS SECURE OR ADVANCE EMPLOYMENT
PATHWAY: Empowering Employment
Empowering individuals with the resources they need to secure and maintain employment.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: $250,000
MINIMUM REQUEST: $20,000
Gaining Employment Grantees
Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Board, Inc. $140,000
Mobile service & expansion of service to additional job seekers
Ivy Tech Foundation $84,000
Scholarships for new IvyBridges HVAC and CDL certification program
Missing Pieces $26,000
Support of new no-fee transportation route to provide accessibility to employers in Eastern Vanderburgh/Western Warrick County
Grant Timelines
