Agency Funding Eligibility Criteria

All prospective applicants must meet Eligibility Requirements in order to apply for funding.

Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or public, tax-exempt health and human service organization with at least a two-year history of providing health and human service programs and have program results that clearly align with UWHC goals in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health, or Basic Needs/Crisis Services. Agencies may combine resources and apply together in a new collaborative program addressing one or more of the HC2025 Target Issues. Agency overhead expenses must be below 25% of total expenses.

Documents required ONE TIME (when agencies apply for the first time)
•    501 ©3 letter
•    Mission Statement

Documents required EACH YEAR
•    Annual Financial Audit/Independant Financial Review (every three years)
•    IRS 990

Other items that agencies must be prepared to produce if requested
•    Summary of Insurance Policies
•    Certificate of Accreditation (if they are accredited by a state or national body)
•    Financial Policies and Procedures
•    Articles of Incorporation
•    By-Laws
•    Code of Ethics
•    Non-discrimination Policy

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