UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT

United Way of Hernando County

MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: March 5, 2025

Contact:
Angie B. Walasek, CEO Angie@UnitedWayHernando.org
Cyndi Gleusner, FD Finance@UnitedWayHernando.org   

 

UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT
Grant Eligibility for 2025-2026 Now Available

 

Spring Hill, FL – March 5, 2025 - United Way of Hernando County’s 2025-2026 Community Investment Grant (CIG) Eligibility Process is now open until March 31, 2025. Interested applicants must be a Hernando based health & human service organization, serve Hernando County residents, and align with United Way's Priority Areas through HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, and/or BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS PREVENTION. This CIG process is a 1-year grant cycle.

 

Applicants must complete the CIG Eligibility process online by logging in through United Way of Hernando County's e-CImpact grant portal and following the provided instructions. www.UnitedWayHernando.org/CIG-Eligibility

  • Agencies new to the Hernando e-CImpact portal must first create an account and register their organization in order to proceed to the CIG Eligibility checklist and Program submission.
  • Agencies with an existing account must log in through Hernando's e-CImpact and select "Request Eligibility Process" in the far left column of the home page, where the Program Eligibility is to be completed. They will have the option to select from a list of their Program(s) previously applied for in the system or add a new one.

 

The following criteria must be met prior to Program funding being considered:

  • The applying Program must serve Hernando County, FL residents.
  • Programs requesting funding must be operational for at least one year prior to the CIG submission date.
  • Programs will need to provide measurable outcomes, indicators, and demonstrate community impact.
  • The organization’s Program must have a balanced budget, approved by their Board of Directors annually, and demonstrate financial accountability.
  • The organization must have an all-volunteer Board of Directors (i.e. President/ED is a non-voting member)
  • Considered Program applications will need to fall under one or more of United Way's identified Initiatives and Focus Areas.
  • The organization must be listed on 2-1-1 Hernando: UnitedWayHernando.org/211
  • The organization’s administrative/fundraising rate cannot exceed 25% in order to meet CIG Eligibility.
  • The organization and applying Program must be in compliance with local, state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
  • The organization's Program must comply with UWHC's Diversity Policy: UnitedWayHernando.org/Diversity
  • Duplication of Hernando County Programs will be taken into consideration by the CIG Committee.
  • The organization must be able to explain expanded Program(s), or proposed expansion, if applicable. 
  • The organization is expected to partner with United Way, incorporate United Way branding, and must abide by the terms as indicated in the UWHC Affiliation Agreement & USA Patriot Act.

If the organization and Program(s) meet all criteria and submit their CIG Eligibility by the deadline of 5:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, qualified applicants will personally be contacted and invited to attend the virtual CIG Agency Workshop held April 1, 2025. This virtual workshop will include walk through and review of the online grant process through e-CImpact. Only then will organizations gain access to the 2025-2026 CIG Application. Please note that the virtual CIG Agency Workshop will be mandatory for all applicants.

 

True community impact cannot be accomplished alone. United Way strives each year to assure Community Investment Funds support critically needed Programs and services. Funding amounts are contingent upon actual donations received. The percentage invested in each Priority Area is based on identified unmet needs and strategic planning. We thank Hernando for their continued support, and Partner Programs for their local accomplishments.

 

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to the United Way of Hernando County office by calling 352-688-2026 or emailing Finance@UnitedWayHernando.org. This announcement, along with a list of United Way Priority Areas and additional information may be found by visiting www.UnitedWayHernando.org/CIG-Eligibility.

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United Way of Hernando County, Inc.:
United Way of Hernando County (UWHC) was established as a 501c3 organization in 1987, and since then has continuously focused on creating partnerships and mobilizing our community to seek sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing local needs.  UWHC strategically allocates Community Investment Funds in Health, Education, & Financial Stability programs with proven results and local impact. UWHC works hard to balance the growing demand for basic services such as food, utilities, and rent assistance, with our ongoing commitment to tackling the underlying causes of complex issues. United Way partners with businesses and organizations that share our vision for improving lives through the power of collective impact and working together. Our support for long-term commitments is essential to addressing key social issues, such as helping children, youth, adults & elders, encouraging health and wellness, including physical and emotional care, promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency, and crisis intervention. For more information on how YOU can LIVE UNITED, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org.