Criteria for Eligibility of Funds

• Must be a private voluntary non-profit with 501(c)(3) status or units of government
• Have an accounting system that is audited annually
• Practice non-discrimination
• Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs
• Must have a voluntary board, if they are a private organization
• Must have a Federal DUNS number

Requirements for Agencies Receiving Grants

• Provide a written summary of the project or program at the end of 12 months from the time funds were disbursed. Failure to provide a written summary will preclude the possibility of additional funding in the future.

Each proposal must be in writing and should include the following:

• Completed application form
• Timeline of project/program
• Budget of how funds will be utilized

Submit with proposal with the following attachments:

• Most recent fiscal year-end audited financial statement, and interim financial statement
• IRS determination letter documenting the agency’s non-profit 501(c)(3) status
• Most recent Form 990 (must cover the same fiscal period as the submitted audit)

Submission Details for (ESFP Phase 39 & ArPAR)

To request a grant application please call:  Kim Schlager at 423-220-1229
The deadline to submit grant application is March 11, 2022
Mail completed application to:
United Way of East TN Highlands, PO Box 4039, Johnson City, TN 37602