Women United Flagler Chapter Grant Applications now being Accepted

PALM COAST, Fla. - Aug. 16, 2023 - PRLog -- Women United Flagler, an affiliate of the Community Foundation/United Way of Volusia-Flagler, is pleased to announce that the group's annual grants program to help empower women and children throughout the region is now open.

Through these grants, Women United Flagler is committed to providing financial support to 501c3 organizations that serve the needs of women and children in Flagler County. This initiative aligns with the group's mission of fostering positive change at a grassroots level.

From August 15 to September 10 at 5:00 pm, eligible organizations are invited to submit their applications for these grants. The application process is simple and streamlined: interested parties can visit the official website here - shorturl.at/dNP24, where they can find the Women United Flagler Grant Application 2023. Those interested in applying are asked to complete and submit the application online.

Women United Flagler has a focus on programs and initiatives that directly support women and children in Flagler County. By targeting these aspects of the community, the organization strives to create sustainable positive impacts that uplift not only individuals but also the society at large.

It's important to note that grants are not awarded to individuals or political and social organizations. Programs that extend beyond the borders of Flagler County, as well as those aimed at promoting sectarian religious activities or discriminatory practices, do not fall within the purview of the grant program. Additionally, grants are not intended for loans, startup expenses, private business funding, or scholarships for individuals.

Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $3,000, with the understanding that grant requests might not always be fulfilled in their entirety. Applications without essential documents will not be processed. These necessary uploads include:

- Program Budget
- Proof of IRS Tax Exempt Status under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code
- Your agency's current (2023) IRS Form W-9
- List of current Board of Directors
- Anti-Terrorism Compliance Measures form
- Agency Logo

For further information about Women United Flagler or any inquiries related to the grant application process, kindly reach out to Sheila Pillath via email at spillath@uwvfc.org or by phone at 386-451-6809.

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Anyone that would like to get involved with Women United Flagler can do so by liking and following the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FlaglerCountyWomenUnited/, donate when you see the Chicks with Cans volunteers in front of the Flagler County Publix stores in May and October and/or volunteer as a 'Chick', join as a member of Women United Flagler for $50 annually, or become involved and serve on a committee (social, fund allocation, community engagement, or marketing and PR).