OUR MISSION
Women United of Siouxland exists to provide financial support for programs or projects that demonstrate the ability to enhance the quality of life for local youth. Women United membership gives Siouxland women the opportunity to:
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Direct their charitable contributions toward issues that matter most to them
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Join other women in actively improving the community we live in
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Network with members and non-profit agencies in the Siouxland area
Annual membership pledges provide funding for the Women United grants:
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Silver Level: $1,250 (one vote)
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Gold Level: $2,500 (two votes)
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Platinum Level: $5,000 (four votes)
Since 2006, 106 grants totaling $1,328,390 have been awarded to improve the lives of Siouxland children! CLICK HERE to see the 2024 Women United Funded Program Newsletter.
The 2024 Membership Event will be held on November 12th. Contact Sharon Messerschmidt at smesserschmidt@unitedwaysiouxland.com or call (712) 226-4369 for details.
GRANT INFORMATION
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Program Grant requests of $500 - $2,499 are made as one-time awards with a focus on specific needs. Examples include, but are not limited to, supplies, equipment, books, technology, etc. Funds must be expended within one year of the grant award. Semi-annual progress reports are required.
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Brighter Future Grant requests of $2,500 - $50,000 can be made to support new, ongoing, or expanding programs that address issues related to the well-being of children. Examples include but are not limited to, programs that address childhood poverty, education, literacy, safety, and health. Funds must be expended within one year of the grant award, quarterly progress reports are required. Applications can be made for a second year of funding.
Women United grant awards are program and project driven. Therefore, funding is awarded to proposals that members believe have the best chance to address the most urgent needs of children in the Siouxland community. Indirect expenses such as endowments, administrative salaries, overhead costs, and facility purchases/expansion or leasing costs are not eligible for Women United funding.
THE 2025 WOMEN UNITED BRIGHTER FUTURES AND PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 31, 2024. Watch here for the application link! Awards will be made in March 2025.