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Community Partners

Because change doesn’t happen alone.

Empowering Change Through Collaboration and Innovation

At United Way, we're all about taking on the big challenges head-on. From leading the charge in advocacy to rolling up our sleeves and getting involved in community initiatives, we're committed to making a difference. We believe in the power of teamwork, which is why we strategically partner with organizations and invest in programs that share our vision of promoting economic mobility and equity for Northeast Florida residents.

Funding Opportunities

Racial Equity Micro-Grant

In 2023, with generous support from Miller Electric Company, United Way of Northeast Florida conducted a Community Equity Needs Assessment in collaboration with 904WARD and the University of North Florida. Through a racial equity lens, this assessment examined needs in Baker, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties. In response, United Way launched the Racial Equity Microgrant initiative to address community disparities through innovative partnerships with community groups, nonprofits, and grassroots entities traditionally excluded from grant processes.

The inaugural Racial Equity grant focuses on Youth Enrichment. Concerns about crime and safety emerged as high priorities in the Needs Assessment conducted by UNF. Despite declines in youth arrests during COVID, there has been an average 9% increase in juvenile arrests across all counties served by United Way of Northeast Florida from 2021 to 2023. Data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice reveals disparities, with significant percentages of youth of color being arrested in various counties. Additionally, United Way's 2023 ALICE Report underscores financial hardships faced by black and Hispanic households, hindering their ability to invest in quality developmental programming for their children. These realities highlight the urgent need to expand programmatic offerings in areas where youth of color reside. Youth enrichment programs play a vital role in nurturing young individuals and fostering community engagement.

Grant Applications

Discover how United Way of Northeast Florida is revolutionizing the grant application process with our cutting-edge grants portal. Follow these step-by-step instructions to establish your agency profile if you're new to our funding system. Unlock opportunities now by clicking the button below to access the portal and embark on your journey towards securing vital funding for your community projects.

Create Agency Profile

How to Create Your Agency Profile

  1. Click on this link or the button above.
  2. Take a moment to review the brief video tutorials on the login page.
  3. Click on “Create a New Account,” and set up your agency profile.
  4. Once you have completed the agency profile, you are finished. When a grant application is released, it will show up on the dashboard. You can then complete the application and submit.

Need assistance? Email the Grants team at unitedwaygrants@nulluwnefl.org.

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