United Way Funding Priorities
Please note that funding for NNO events is limited. Preference will be given to groups that address Unified Erie’s priority risk and protective factors and/or host an event in collaboration with a community school (where applicable).
National Night Out aligns with the prevention portion of the three-pronged Unified Erie Violence Reduction Initiative. Learn more about the Community Action Plan here.
If you are interested in potentially partnering with a United Way Community School for a National Night Out event, please see the location list below. To be considered, contact Jessica Belousov (jessica@unitedwayerie.org) with your desired location. If you are only interested in volunteering, please fill out the NNO Interest Form.
Gridley Park Our West Bayfront Event, Erie Pa - Strong Vincent Middle and Harding Elementary Schools
Girard High School, Girard PA - Elk Valley Elementary School
Wilson Middle School, Erie PA -Wilson Middle, Lincoln Elementary, McKinley Elementary Schools
Iroquois Elementary School, Erie PA - Iroquois Elementary School
Wayne Park, Erie PA - East Middle, Edison Elementary, Diehl Elementary, and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary Schools
Union City Police Borough, Union City PA -Union City Area Elementary School
Grant Requirements
- Neighborhood groups/partners working together to partner on a collaborative project or NNO event must submit one joint application.Please list each partner organization on the application if requesting more than $500 for your project.
- Projects and NNO events must benefit individuals and/or families with limited income.
- Grant recipients must have 501c3 status or have a fiscal agent. Fiscal agent must complete a W-9 FORM.
- Grant recipients must agree to and sign United Way’s Community Support Mini-Grant Funding Agreement.
- Events must address one or more of the risk factors identified by Erie’s Community Action Plan.
- Show proof of commitment with a ½ match of the requested United Way of Erie County mini-grant amount. For example, an organization requesting $00 from United Way must show proof of a $250.00 match. Both monetary and in-kind donations qualify as matching funds. Please note -- volunteer hours do not qualify. Copies of checks or signed commitment letters must be submitted before grant funds are released.
- Display United Way banners prominently at the event.
- Use United Way of Erie County symbols/logos/etc. on all your public relations materials such as flyers, directories, etc.
- Conduct your event as described in your application. (United Way staff will conduct site visits.)
- Submit receipts of purchases made using the grant monies to United Way.
- Submit the Post-Project Report to United Way, including a detailed report of activities, photos and social media posts tagging United Way of Erie County.
Funding/Reporting Timeline:
- NNO Mini-Grant Applications Released – May 13, 2024
- Q&A Application Session- May 20, 2024
- NNO Mini-Grant Applications Due – June 14, 2024
- NNO Mini-Grant Awards Announced to Recipients – June 27, 2024
- Funds and Supplies Available for Pick-Up – July 11, 2024
- National Night Out – August 6, 2024
- Deadline for Post-Event Report – August 31, 2024
Apply Here!
Contact Information:
Jessica Belousov
United Way of Erie County
650 East Avenue, Suite 200
Erie, PA 16507
Email Jessica@unitedwayerie.org
