Salina Area United Way is pleased to announce the 2013 to 2015 S.M.A.R.T. Community Improvement Goal Grant Application process. The intent of this application process is to provide $2.25 million in strategic funding over a three year period to meaningfully and measurably improve the areas of education, financial stability and community health in the Salina area.

Community and Grant Goals

Three potential topic areas have been identified for community engagement and resource development for 2013 to 2015.

· Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Full Potential

· Promoting Financial Stability and Independence Among Working Families

· Improving Community Health

The SAUW Board of Directors has intentionally left these goals very broad and general to allow for the most innovation and flexibility in proposal responses. However, proposals may only address one goal and must clearly identify a meaningful and measurable S.M.A.R.T. Community Improvement Goal results to be achieved by December 31, 2015.

ELEGABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible to receive funding:

· Funding for this grant is restricted to the Salina Area United Way service area (Cloud, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Saline and Ottawa Counties in Kansas).

· All applicant organizations must attend an 2013 to 2015 S.M.A.R.T. Community Improvement Goal Grant Application Grant training session and submit an e-mail of intent by April 16, 2012, stating the topic area for which they intend to submit an application, as well as agreement to all specific SAUW grant expectations.

· All grant applicants must be or willing to become Completely Certified Partners of the SAUW. Certification Standards and Guidelines are available in the supporting documentation will be available to all interested applicants.

· All proposals must include a one to one dollar match for the funds invested by the Salina Area United Way. These matching funds may be in-kind salaries, goods, and/or services.

If an organization is interested in learning more about this grant process and evaluating whether they might want to submit a proposal, grant training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Thursday, April 5, 2011, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Salina Area United Way offices located at 128 N. Santa Fe, Suite 3A.

Applicants must register ahead of time to attend these training sessions. All application documents must be delivered electronically by e-mail to the Salina Area United Way at brenda@unitedwaysalina.org by 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 3, 2012. Late submissions will not be accepted. Early submissions are welcome!