United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced its 2025 Targeted Fund Application Cycle – Unite for Safe Communities- aimed at improving community safety by improving social determinant factors that bolster community safety, affecting where we live and where our children grow across the region. This $400,000+ investment underscores our commitment to creating a safer, healthier community for all residents.
As the community faces challenges because of varying types of violence, the 2025 targeted grants seek to identify and support innovative programs that address the results of violence such as mental distress and reduced quality of life, as well as those that seek to mitigate future occurrences.
Nonprofit organizations that provide violence prevention and trauma informed approaches are encouraged to apply.
“Our mission is to empower individuals and families while fostering a sense of safety and well-being in our community,” said Michelle D. Tucker, United Way of Greater St. Louis president and CEO.
“By funding initiatives that address the impacts of violence and areas such as supportive mental health services, we aim to better resource a comprehensive support system that promotes long-term solutions.”
Targeted Fund awards are considered one-time grants with a one-year time limit for United Way investment. Proposed programs should have existing sources of funding where United Way’s investment is leveraged to ensure sustainability beyond the Targeted Fund’s one-year grant time frame.
Key dates for Targeted Fund cycle:
- September 3, 2024 – Cycle opens, and the application will be available.
- September 9 – Informational Webinar for any organization interested in learning more about the grant. Reserve a spot here.
- September 13 and 20 – Virtual office hours will be available for any potential applicant to ask questions of United Way staff about the cycle.
- September 27 – Application Deadline.
- December 16th Awards will be announced.