• PRESS RELEASE - UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA ANNOUNCES THE 2024 MINI-GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN FOR NONPROFIT

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    May 17, 2024
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    Contact: Stephen Prestesater
    VP of Philanthropy and Communications
    United Way of West Florida
    850.444.7042
    stephen.prestesater@uwwf.org
     
     
    UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA ANNOUNCES THE 2024 MINI-GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN FOR NONPROFITS IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES
     
     
    Pensacola, FL – May 15, 2024
     
    United Way of West Florida is proud to reopen the 2024 Mini-Grant cycle geared to empower nonprofit organizations within Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. United Way of West Florida’s Mini-Grant offers up to $5,000 in funding to agencies focused on enhancing their organizational capacity through various means such as professional development, consulting, and training.
     
    Laura Gilliam, CEO of United Way of West Florida, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "We are particularly interested in supporting grassroots agencies making a positive impact on marginalized communities residing in hard-to-reach areas with limited resources. We are committed to becoming more accessible to these types of nonprofit agencies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties."
     
    To be eligible for consideration, agencies must be registered as a 501(c)3 organization, with a focus on education, health, or financial stability services. Additionally, they must demonstrate financial trustworthiness, maintain an active Board of Directors, and operate with an organizational revenue under $250,000.
     
    Virtual information sessions regarding the mini-grant will be held on June 25 and July 9 to provide guidance and answer questions for eligible applicants. The application period for mini-grants will be open from June 21, 2024, to July 31, 2024.
     
    For detailed information on the mini-grant process and application guidelines, interested parties are encouraged to visit uwwf.org/mini-grants.
     
    For further inquiries regarding funding opportunities from United Way of West Florida or details on how to apply for mini-grants, please contact Mary Zaledonis, VP of Impact Services at mary.zaledonis@uwwf.org.
     
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    **About United Way of West Florida:**
    United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every citizen in our community. UWWF has operated locally for 100 years with a vision of a community United to create better opportunities for all. By investing in programs, participating in partnerships, and leveraging resources, UWWF works to meet a mission of Uniting our community to improve lives.
     
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    Contact:
    Laura Gilliam, CEO
    laura.gilliam@uwwf.org, (850) 434-3157