Deadline: June 30, 2019
Applications are open for the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) Foundation Grants 2019. UNFCU Foundation is a New York non-profit organization with a mission to sustain the path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and children.
They support organizations and initiatives that:
- Work to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Empower women and youth by offering them opportunities for self-development and economic advancement
- Promote well-being and provide access to healthcare for women and their families
- Provide disaster relief
Grant
- The grant provides funding of $50,000 or less
Eligibility
- Proposals must be aligned with the mission of the UNFCU Foundation
- Have strong track record over at least a three-year period or an extended pilot period
- Projects should be sustainable and have access to additional support
- Ability to track the impact of the project or organization through reporting of results
- Direct impact to women and children in need, with long-term benefits
- First-time applications must benefit women and youth in either: Kenya, Uganda, United States of America: New York City; Washington, DC; Virginia; Maryland (only). Organizations they already support may continue to submit grant applications without geographic limitations.
UNFCU Foundation reserves the right to accept grant applications only from non-profit organizations that have one of the following tax-exempt statuses:
- 501(c)(3) – applicable only for US‑based non-profit organizations
- United Nations, its Funds, Programmes and Specialized Agencies
The UNFCU Foundation does not provide grants for the following:
- Organizations without the tax-exempt status stated in the grant application guidelines and form
- Private individuals
- Projects without measurable goals and impacts
- Political campaigns or candidates
- Religious, fraternal or professional sports organizations
- Documentaries, performing arts groups or productions
- Undergraduate scholarships, personal needs or operational expenses/ existing deficits
Application
Click here to download the application form
Submit form to by email or mail to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: UNFCU Foundation
24-01 44th Road
Long Island City, NY 11101 USA
For more information, visit UNFCU.
