Grant Opportunities

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All applicants are required to have or create an account to complete and submit your application.  Keep your user name and password handy so that you can "save a draft" and return to complete your submission.  Also this user name and password will continue to be used for agency reporting and future applications.

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Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Do not leave any blanks; enter N/A if not applicable.

Application Tips

• If you have filled out a grant application with us in the past, the process may look different this year. That is because we are not using Award Force.
• If multiple people in your organization are responsible for completing an application, please note that you will need to share a login account. 
• Answer all questions thoroughly and double check your responses to make sure a full answer has been provided. The website will allow you to submit an application even if you were to only type a single letter into some of the answer fields.
• If you have any questions or concerns about the application process email impact@unitedwayclallam.org or call (360)457-3011 for assistance.
• 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 completed submission, but you will be sent a copy of your submission.

Albert Haller Foundation Application cont...

The Haller Foundation is a private foundation with 5 appointed directors. The Haller board members recognized that they do not have adequate knowledge of human service needs in the County and the agencies that assist people with those needs. So, in 1994, an agreement was created between the Haller board and United Way of Clallam County.  United Way reviews the grant applications, and the United Way Funds Distribution Committee works in an advisory role to the Haller Foundation, providing recommendations for funding to the Haller Board of Directors. The Haller board makes the final decisions. United Way is uniquely suited for this task:

1. One of our stated goals is “To be a constructive voice for human service needs in Clallam County.” 
2. We have an established Funds Distribution Committee which allocates funds, determined on an annual basis, to health and human service agencies across Clallam County. 
3. As requested, the Funds Distribution Committee advises other local governing boards on distribution of their Human Services Funds.

Recommendations are not considered or approved by the United Way board.  The Haller Board has the final authority in making all awards.  United Way does not receive or distribute funds – the Haller Board presents checks to recipient agencies at a ceremony in the fall of each year.  

It is an honor for United Way to be associated with the Haller Foundation.  They look to us for expertise and value our advice.  We are helping to get thousands of dollars into our community every year to be used in the most efficient, effective ways to aid people in need.  

United Way receives a fee to help cover staff time and materials.  United Way also applies for a Haller grant annually and has received many generous grants.  The Haller Foundation Board reviews United Way’s grant application separately, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.  We clearly qualify under the guidelines and the Haller Board agrees that United Way is among the very worthy organizations that receive their funds. 

Types of Applications

• General – All other applicants use the general version. In some cases, (tribal  
  nations, churches, etc.) organizations will not be required to turn in all the attachments.
• School Districts – no 501(c)3 and fewer attachments are required.

Funding Criteria

• Albert Haller’s Will: Priority funding is given to organizations which provide food, housing, clothing, medical care and other programs that may enhance and enrich the lives of those less fortunate in Clallam County.
• Checklist - Funding Categories:
  • Basic Needs – Food, Clothing, Housing and other basic needs items
  • Medical / Dental care – Hospice, medical services, dental services, etc.
  • Education – programs and projects that focus on education
  • Families, Individuals and Children – programs that impact and enrich the lives of entire families, individuals and children
  • Schools providing clothing, services or other items for children to further their progress
  • Capital Projects – Projects looking to build, repair, or add-on physical structures

Required Attachments

• Roster of current Board members (only document required for Schools)
• Copy of 501(c)3 tax exemption letter from IRS
• Copy of current Washington State Charitable Registration Letter (renewed annually, unless exempt).  Visit www.sos.wa.gov/charities for requirements or assistance.  (This is NOT your Corporations Annual Report which is also filed with the Secretary of State or your nonprofit Corporate Renewal form).
• Copy of most recent I.R.S. Form 990, 990EZ, or 990N (signed, dated), with all schedules (Note:  2022 990 is requested by year end 2023, if not available by application due date).

Considerations for this Year

Requests typically exceed available funds, so partial funding is common.

General Tips

Based on funding decisions over the past several years, United Way’s Funds Distribution Committee came up with some general tips to help you along with the application process:

• Avoid applying for funding in duplicated services (check and see if other agencies already offer the same programs) unless they are in different geographical areas. Explain why your proposal is unique.
• Emphasize any collaborations with other agencies that make your impact and money go further. Include information on volunteers and hours needed to complete.
• If your organization is awarded a grant, expect to send a representative to the grant award ceremony. (Date and time TBA, most likely late October)
• Consider funding criteria and how your proposal fits in with the specifications in Albert Haller’s will.
• Capital projects (critical need that is necessary for client services to be offered) will be considered, but are subject to the limits of this grant process involving United Way. Large scale capital projects requiring more than the maximum amount available through this grant process may be considered, but those funds must be applied for directly from the Albert Haller Foundation.
• Read the application carefully to make sure you follow all directions. Please double check your application to make sure it is complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.