Youth Mental Health program funding

Youth Mental Health program funding is sponsored by United Way of Central Arkansas. This program partners youth age 18 and younger with certified mental health professionals at no cost to the family, breaking down barriers to critical healthcare. Funding is used to leverage support from local and regional foundations.

Grant Application | United Way of Southeast Arkansas Grant Application Procedural Update's In the past UWSEARK Allocations were not restricted, and no documentation was required for how the money was spent. As the “Modern United Way” moves into the future, there is a need for specific data on the impact of programs funded. Allocations will now be known as Community Impact Grants.

To fulfill this need, we must now require more information as to how the granted monies are used. We will be asking for data & statistics quarterly. The required information will be more detailed, but the process will remain the same, Volunteer teams will be reviewing your grant packet, site visit, and conducting a budget review.

We will require information on specific programs that fall under: How these building blocks work together Most programs naturally overlap—youth programs often improve mental health, education programs often support income stability, and health programs often improve employability.

United Way’s framework is designed to: Categorize programs by their primary impact area Recognize secondary areas where impact overlaps Tell a clear story to donors and the community Ensure funding aligns with measurable outcomes I’m sure there will be questions. The grant application will be more detailed but not drastically different. Please do not hesitate to call or come by with any questions or concerns.

Thank you again for choosing to partner with The United Way of Southeast Arkansas.

870-534-2153 Applications are accepted until April 26th, 2026/ 11:59 AM The United Way of Southeast Arkansas is accepting Impact Grant applications for 2027 To be eligible for allocation consideration for the United Way of Southeast Arkansas Investment Grant, your agency must meet ALL of the following criteria: Provide a human service to residents of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Ouachita, and Phillips counties.

The I. R. S.

must recognize the organization as tax-exempt under 26 U.S. Code 501(c) 3 and to which contributions are tax-deductible pursuant to 26 U.S. C 170(c) (2). The organization is classified as a public charity under U.S.C. 590(a).

A copy of the most recent I. R. S.

A determination letter will be required. File I. R.

S. form 990, or pro forma I. R.

S. for 990, and show a copy of such filing for a period ending no more than 18 months before April 2020. Have a Certified Public Accountant conduct an audit every year.

Such reviews must be completed in a timely manner, and one original must accompany the agency’s program funding application each year. The audit must include a management letter, and if need be, an action plan for rectifying any deficiencies noted in the management letter—a copy of the most current audit. Have an active local Board of Directors or Advisory Board.

Have a policy of non-discrimination (board, staff, volunteers, and clients). Procure and maintain valid and adequate systems of insurance regarding fire, loss, casualty, indemnity, and general and professional liability if applicable. Have written policies on board members and governance in by-laws.

Have at least one part-time or full-time paid employee. List of Board of Directors meeting dates and during the past 12 months when a quorum was present and the month that you elect new board members. (If your agency does not meet the above-referenced criteria, your application will not be reviewed by the United Way of Southeast Arkansas.

All documents must be submitted in their entirety and at the time of application to be considered). Click Here to Watch a short instructional video on creating an account and saving drafts. All applicants are required to have or create an account to complete and submit their application.

Keep your username and password handy so that you can "save a draft" and return to complete your submission. Also, this username and password will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications.

LOGIN HERE (If you already have a username 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. 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 the completed submission, but you will be sent a copy of your submission.

All sections of the application must be fully completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.