Become A Community Partner
To be eligible for funding, an organisation must provide services in the Greater Geelong Region in health, welfare, education or support. The organisation need not be a Geelong agency but must provide the services in the region. United Way does not fund the organisation. It does however support programs, provide equipment and sometimes supports staff salaries and may help pay for some running expenses.
Each agency applying for funds receives details of the eligibility criteria and must both initially and in any subsequent year provide precise details as to where the money was spent. A copy of audited accounts is required and considerable detail on the overall functioning of the organisation. In subsequent years a report on how the previous year's money was spent must be produced.
Please note:
The next General Funding round will be open to approved Community Partner organisations in October 2010.
Capital and Special Purpose Funding Round is open from 10/6/10 and closes on 7/7/10.
For general inquiries about becoming a Community Partner, please email our Community Services Manager, Lesley Lightfoot or phone 5229 4364 (Extension 7).
THE COMMUNITY PARTNER APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS:
Step 1: Visit the website to become familiar with UWGR (United Way Geelong Region) and the requirements of a Community Partner organisation.
Step 2: Read the following documents:
- New Community Partner Application Form*
- UWGR Community Partner Agreement (Sample Only)**
- UWGR Funding Guidelines (May 2010)***
*This document outlines the application and approval process.
**This document outlines the requirements and conditions an approved Community Partner organisation agrees to.
***This document provides an overview of the UWGR principles and allocation guidelines for UWGR funding.
Step 3: Make an initial inquiry to UWGR CEO (Adam Charleston) or Community Services Manager (Lesley Lightfoot) to confirm that your organisation is able to meet the eligibility criteria and requirements.
Step 4: Complete and submit the application and support documentation.
Step 5: UWGR representatives will contact you to arrange a visit.
Step 6: The application will then be considered at the next Community Partner Committee meeting (held monthly) and final recommendation to the next Board meeting.
Step 7: Applicants are advised of the outcome.
Step 8: A formal UWGR Community Partner Agreement is completed with approved applicants.
Step 9: An approved UWGR Community Partner is eligible to apply for funding and other in-kind support.
