The Prosperity Fund aims to advance a more inclusive economy that centers community wealth and well-being.
This Local Initiative Funding Application is a rolling opportunity that welcomes any type of local organization to request one-time costs that help to unlock a market opportunity – capture and keep resident spending locally, facilitate movement of procurement from anchor institutions (e.g., universities, public agencies) to localized/community vendors, or attract public funding opportunities that advance inclusive economic principles and programs.
While priorities will evolve, currently the Fund is prioritizing asks that center on current UWGLA Community Prosperity Initiative essential industries that fill community needs, generate economic opportunity, and intersect with the interests and experiences of our participating residents including food ecosystems, construction, apparel, healthcare, public safety and care services such as childcare and eldercare.
Up to $150,000 may be requested for a relevant cost that helps to advance inclusive economic solutions and unlock a market opportunity. Submissions accepted on rolling basis through UWGLA Grants Portal. This funding will NOT support direct services, investments to expand service delivery that do not have a connected market opportunity, or existing/ongoing program and operations costs.
Submissions accepted on rolling basis through UWGLA Grants Portal. Only one application will be considered per organization at a time, but organizations may apply multiple times a year.
Review all funding opportunity related materials prior to applying at www.unitedwayla.org/Grantseekers.
Prosperity Fund (Local Initiative Application)
The Prosperity Fund aims to advance a more inclusive economy that centers community wealth and well-being.
This Local Initiative Funding Application is a rolling opportunity that welcomes any type of local organization to request one-time costs that help to unlock a market opportunity – capture and keep resident spending locally, facilitate movement of procurement from anchor institutions (e.g., universities, public agencies) to localized/community vendors, or attract public funding opportunities that advance inclusive economic principles and programs.
While priorities will evolve, currently the Fund is prioritizing asks that center on current UWGLA Community Prosperity Initiative essential industries that fill community needs, generate economic opportunity, and intersect with the interests and experiences of our participating residents including food ecosystems, construction, apparel, healthcare, public safety and care services such as childcare and eldercare.
Up to $150,000 may be requested for a relevant cost that helps to advance inclusive economic solutions and unlock a market opportunity. Submissions accepted on rolling basis through UWGLA Grants Portal. This funding will NOT support direct services, investments to expand service delivery that do not have a connected market opportunity, or existing/ongoing program and operations costs.
Submissions accepted on rolling basis through UWGLA Grants Portal. Only one application will be considered per organization at a time, but organizations may apply multiple times a year.
Review all funding opportunity related materials prior to applying at www.unitedwayla.org/Grantseekers.