PATHWAY GRANTS

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)

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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