United Way of Northern Arizona
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UWNA Community Investment Application Process
United Way of Northern Arizona Announces FY2025 – 2027 Request for Proposals
Grant process open March 3, 2025 – March 31, 2025
United Way of Northern Arizona is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2027 request for proposals for eligible nonprofits, other community organizations operating throughout Coconino, Navajo & Apache Counties.
Applicants must align their community programs and/or services with the United Way of Northern Arizona priorities to improve outcomes in the areas of Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, and Financial Security
Questions regarding the proposal and funding process can be directed to Christine Pierce at (928) 773-9813 or cpierce@nazunitedway.org
To help guide you through the application, we are offering two mandatory training sessions via Zoom. Please choose one of the following dates to attend:
- February 27th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- March 4th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
During these sessions, we will walk through the application process, provide helpful tips, and answer any questions you may have.
Important: You must register in advance to attend one of these sessions. To register, please click the link below:
February 27th Register Here
March 4th Register Here
United Way of Northern Arizona Focus Areas
Youth Opportunity-Step Up for Youth
Early Childhood Development (Ages 0-21)
This initiative will improve social-emotional development, cognitive language skills, early literacy, mathematics, and science learning while increasing support and knowledge for educators, nonprofits, parents and caregivers. This will help ensure that children meet developmental milestones that lead to success throughout their lives.
Impact Areas
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Early Literacy Supports
Youth Opportunity-Step Up for Youth
Positive Youth Development (Ages 0-21)
This initiative is based on the principles of the 6 C’s, which include confidence, character, connection, competence, caring and contribution. This positive framework will guide our community in organizing services, opportunities and support to assist our young people in reaching their full potential.
Impact Areas
- Mental Well-Being and Resilience
- Sense of Belonging and Inclusion
- Youth Leadership Development
- College & Career Readiness
Healthy Community
Safety & Security - Meeting Basic Needs (All Ages)
Being able to meet basic needs like safe housing and adequate food enables families to move from day-to-day existence to planning for a positive future.
Impact Areas
- Safe Shelter
- Temporary Shelter
- Supportive/Transitional/Permanent Housing
- Rent and Mortgage Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Food Security
- Hot Meals
- Food Boxes
- Pounds of food distributed
- Child Care
- Child Care Centers
- Child Care Tuition Assistance
- Transportation/Resources/Referrals for basic needs
- Mass Transportation Vouchers or transportation-related funding for work/essential appointments (DES, Snap, Job interviews)
- Medication Assistance
- Medication Subsidies for Clients
- General Support for Basic Needs
- Personal care and hygiene
- Clothing
- Infant essentials
Financial Security
Safety & Security - Meeting Basic Needs (All Ages)
Financial security serves as a strong foundation for a fulfilling life, providing numerous benefits extending beyond monetary value. This includes peace of mind, and alleviating stress and anxiety associated with financial uncertainty, freedom, independence and secure financial foundation allwoing individuals to plan for the future
Impact Areas
- Financial Literacy
- Workforce Development
United Way of the Northern Arizona has required grant outcomes for both Impact Grants and Safety-net grants.