NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /CSRwire/ - The UNFCU Foundation announced opening its 2023 grant application period for funding requests up to $50,000. Eligible organizations must align with the Foundation's mission to sustain paths out of poverty for women and youth. More information on this year's grant process is available at unfcufoundation.org, including the online application portal and responses to frequently asked questions.

“We believe in the power of effective partnerships to empower the most vulnerable in society,” said Yma Gordon, executive director of the UNFCU Foundation. “Transformative change occurs through access to quality education, healthcare, and livelihood training. We want to ensure that women and youth have the resources and opportunities to flourish. We look forward to collaborating with innovators who like us, are working to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals."

Grant Application Guidelines

UNFCU Foundation will prioritize applications for projects that emphasize access to quality education, critical healthcare, and proven livelihood training outcomes. Projects will specifically benefit marginalized women and children in:

• Kenya
• Senegal
• Uganda
• United States locations: New York City; Washington, DC; Virginia; Maryland

Entities from designated regions must be either US-based 501(c)(3) organizations, a United Nations agency or program, or an international organization with a US-based 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.

We look for these criteria when evaluating new grant requests:

• Support of the Foundation's mission
• Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Strong track record over at least a three-year period or an extended pilot period
• Projects should be sustainable and have 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 to the following:

• Private individuals
• Projects without measurable goals and impacts
• Political campaigns or candidates
• Religious, fraternal, or professional sports organizations
• Documentaries, performing arts groups, or productions
• Organizations without the tax-exempt status stated in the grant application guidelines and form
• Undergraduate scholarships, personal needs, or operational expenses / existing deficits

About UNFCU Foundation

UNFCU Foundation is an accredited New York-based, non-profit corporation launched in 2015. It was established by the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) with a mission to sustain the path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and youth. Since its inception, UNFCU Foundation has supported programs to enable more than 31,000 marginalized women and youth to unlock their potential.

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Media Contact

Elisabeth Philippe, UNFCU Foundation, ephilippe@unfcu.com, Tel. +1 347‑686‑6776; Mobile +1 347‑510‑4036

UNFCU Foundation

UNFCU Foundation

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:

• Work to eradicate poverty and hunger
• Empower women and youth by offering them opportunities for self-development and economic advancement
• Promote well-being and provide access to healthcare for women and their families
• Provide disaster relief

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