Overview
As part of our 2024 grant offerings, the Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant provides support for impact-driven multi-year community programs that engage one or several impact areas. For the region, impact-driven multi-year programs engage the complexities of their communities to understand the critical issues and participate in creating solutions for transformative change.
Powered by United Way’s Community Impact Fund, approximately $6M will be allocated for multi-year programs for funding in 2025. Agencies will have the option of selecting multi-year funding for 2-years, 3-years, or 5-years, with an understanding that 5-year program grants can re-apply for only a 2-year grant. Additional funding opportunities are available via the Impact-Driven Funding Opportunities webpage.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Agencies within United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes’ six-county region—Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
- An agency has had exemption from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code since January 1, 2023.
- Agencies that operate the same program in multiple counties should apply under one program application. Please do not submit multiple applications for the same program functioning across multiple counties.
- Agencies are willing to sign and comply with the requirements of funding outlined in the United Way Partnership Agreement. A sample Partnership Agreement is available in the Resource Center.
Grant Periods
The community impact multi-year program grant is available for 2-years, 3-years, or 5-years grant periods. Grant periods for less than five years have the option to re-apply for additional funding in 2026. Multi-year grant applications will typically open every 2-to-3 year; such as Year 2026, Year 2029, and Year 2031.
Information Sessions
Information sessions will be hosted to gain insight into the grant application and the process.
United Way Funding Opportunities for 2024 and Beyond
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
9 AM to 10:30 AM
University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Nursing, Helen Wood Hall Auditorium
255 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642
Parking is available in Lot 14 adjacent to the building.
During this session, we will provide an overview of our updated grants portfolio, focusing on the new community impact multi-year program grant. Our presentation will cover program grant periods, United Way impact areas, and the program grant application process.
Sessions available virtually or in-person.
General Information Session One: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 1PM ET (Virtual Session)
This session endeavors to review the application process: how to apply (eCImpact), eligibility requirements, and more with Q&A to follow. Sessions are recorded for information purposes.
General Information Session Two: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Monday, February 26, 2024, 1PM ET (Virtual Session)
This session endeavors to review the application process: how to apply (eCImpact), eligibility requirements, and more with Q&A to follow. Sessions are recorded for information purposes.
Drop-in Session One: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Monday, February 5, 2024, 1–3PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at the 29 Liberty Street, Suite 212, Batavia location for for technical assistance in utilizing the e-CImpact grants management system to apply.
Drop-in Session Two: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Friday, February 16, 2024, 1–3PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at the 113 S. Main Street, Canandaigua location (parking located behind the building) for technical assistance in utilizing the e-CImpact grants management system to apply.
Drop-in Session Three: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Monday, March 18, 2024, 1–3PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at the 75 College Avenue location for technical assistance in utilizing the e-CImpact grants management system to apply.
Drop-in Session Four: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 10AM–12PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at the 75 College Avenue location for technical assistance in utilizing the e-CImpact grants management system to apply.
General Information Session Three: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Monday, March 18, 2024, 1–3PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at the 75 College Avenue location for technical assistance. Sessions are recorded for information purposes.
General Information Session Four: Multi-Year Funding Opportunity
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 10AM–12PM (Drop-In Hours)
Agency representatives are welcome to visit United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes at 75 College Avenue for technical assistance. Sessions are recorded for information purposes.
General Inquiries
For general inquiries for staff of the Office of Community Impact, please contact us via ciadmin@uwrochester.org. We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within 48 hours (about 2 days) during work weekdays.