Focusing on Reducing Poverty Through Empowerment of Women and Children
Published 05-22-17
Submitted by UNFCU Foundation
UNFCU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, announced today that it is accepting grant applications from 1 June to 30 June 2017 for funding requests of $50,000 or less. Visit www.unfcufoundation.org/grants for information on the application process.
The mission of the UNFCU Foundation is to sustain the path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and children. Since its launch in 2015, the Foundation’s support of 14 causes has collectively benefitted more than 20,000 women and children in impoverished regions.
“From the grant applications we receive each year, we select results driven projects that support our mission,” said Pamela Agnone, president and director of the UNFCU Foundation. “In 2018, we look forward to continuing our work in collaboration with effective partners on the ground to ensure that marginalized women and children are not left behind.”
In selecting causes to fund in 2018, UNFCU Foundation will apply the following criteria to evaluate grant requests:
Alignment with its mission
Strong track record over at least a three year period or an extended pilot period
Sustainability with access to additional support
Ability to track the impact of the project or organization through reporting of results
Direct impact to women and children in need, with long-term benefits
UNFCU Foundation does not provide grants for:
Organizations without the tax-exempt status stated in the grant application guidelines and form
Private individuals
Projects without measurable goals and impacts
Political campaigns or candidates
Religious, fraternal, or professional sports organizations
Documentaries, performing arts groups, or productions
Undergraduate scholarships, personal needs, or operational expenses / existing deficits
About UNFCU Foundation
UNFCU Foundation is a New York-based, non-profit corporation launched in 2015 by the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU). The Foundation is overseen by an independent Board of Directors who work with an Advisory Council comprised of volunteers with specialized expertise in a variety of disciplines to evaluate grant requests and project sponsorships.
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) launched the UNFCU Foundation in February 2015, with the purpose of funding projects that reduce poverty through education and healthcare, especially among women and children in developing countries, the Washington, DC-area, and New York City.
The UNFCU Foundation, a New York based 501(c)(3) organization, supports initiatives that:
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