United Way’s Mini-Grants program empowers all-volunteer groups with budgets of $40,000 or less to apply for funding to implement small-scale, impactful projects in the Greater New Bedford area (Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, or Wareham). Potential projects must reflect the goals of United Way in the areas of health, education, financial stability, or basic needs. Groups can apply for up to $2,500 to implement a project that builds community and addresses a need or issue of concern.
Interested groups are encouraged to attend one of two virtual information sessions to learn more about the Mini-Grants Program and application process. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 19th at 4 pm and Friday, January 22nd at 10 am. Registration is required for the sessions, please call 508-994-9625 ext. 219 or register online at unitedwayofgnb.org/mini-grants.
Since its inception in 1995, the Mini-Grants Program has granted $820,314 for local community projects. These projects have positively benefitted schools, neighborhoods, and our community as a whole. Projects have included community gardens, a diaper pantry, literacy programming, community meals, and more. Join past Mini-Grantees and be a change agent in Greater New Bedford by submitting an application to the Mini-Grants Program.
Applications will be accepted beginning January 15th and are due on February 26th at noon. More information on the Mini-Grants Program and the application can be found at unitedwayofgnb.org.
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