City of Henderson Government and Henderson County Government Grant Cycle

City of Henderson Government and Henderson County Government Grant Cycle is sponsored by City of Henderson Government and Henderson County Government (Administered by United Way of Henderson County). This unified grant application supports programs serving City of Henderson and/or Henderson County residents. Eligible programs include housing and homelessness services, such as shelters, utility/rent support, and transitional housing.

City/County Grant | United Way of Henderson County All applicants are required to have or create an account to complete and submit your application. Keep your user name and password handy so that you can "save a draft" and return to complete your submission. Also this user name and password will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications.

LOGIN HERE (If you already have a user name and password) CREATE AN ACCOUNT (New users only - Recommend using your Agency Name as your User Name - watch for an email to set your password, check spam) RESET YOUR PASSWORD (if your email has been used previously, you can reset your password) LOGOUT (Be sure to log out once you have saved your draft or submitted your application) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Do not leave any blanks; enter N/A if not applicable. NOTE: Do not use Internet Explorer when submitting your application! Be sure to click "SAVE DRAFT" frequently, you will be able to return and work on the application as time permits.

Be sure to click "SUBMIT" when completed, you will not be able to access completed submission, but you will be sent a copy of your submission. City/County Grant Overview The City of Henderson Government and Henderson County Government have combined their grant cycles into a single, unified online funding application . Important Note: This application is not intended for event funding .

A separate application process is available for events. Organizations may request up to $15,000 from the City and/or $15,000 from the County , for a maximum combined request of $30,000 . If your organization is requesting City and County funds for two different programs or projects , you must complete two separate applications .

In this case, the maximum allowable request remains $15,000 per entity , not $30,000 per project. Applications will be evaluated based on the following: Applicant must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Programs must serve City of Henderson and/or Henderson County residents.

Religious programming (such as religious outreach or studies) is not eligible for funding. This application is not intended for capital campaigns or capital purchases . For those inquiries, please contact representatives from the City or County directly.

Eligible Programs May Include (but are not limited to): Food assistance and meal programs for individuals and families in need Housing and homelessness services , including shelters, utility/rent support, and transitional housing Support services for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or trauma Youth programming , including after-school care, summer enrichment, and early childhood education Health and wellness initiatives , such as mental health services, therapeutic supports, and water safety education Economic mobility programs , including financial literacy, job training, and transportation access While the United Way of Henderson County is not administering these funds , they are partnering with the City and County to help enhance and streamline the grant process.

Applications will be reviewed by the Allocations Review Team , made up of 12 community members appointed by the City and County, and chaired by Jack Brewer . Interviews or site visits may be requested during the review process. Award notifications will be sent by the City and County.

Organizations receiving City funds may appeal their award at a public session with City Commissioners (date TBD). For County awards , applicants may request a meeting with designated County representatives to discuss concerns. Organizations that receive funding must submit a 6-month report online.

The report will include: Number and demographics of individuals served (race, gender, economic status, and residency) Volunteer data , including the number of volunteers and total volunteer hours A financial summary detailing receipt and use of City/County funds A sustainability update on continued financial support for the program Relevant promotional materials showcasing the funded program or services Failure to submit a complete report by the deadline will disqualify your organization from receiving future funding.