Current funding opportunities
United Way of Greater Topeka releases Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding beginning June 2012. Four funding opportunities are available for strategies supporting 10-year community goals. The RFP process is open to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations that provide services in Shawnee and Jefferson counties.
Concept Papers are due to United Way no later than Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 12 p.m. (noon). Instructions on how to submit are included in each RFP.
View the funding opportunities and download corresponding RFPs below
Early Education Goal: Increase by 50 percent the number of children who have the pre-literacy skills necessary to start Kindergarten.
- Strategy: To provide children of all abilities, birth to five years of age, the opportunity to gain pre-literacy skills necessary to begin school ready to learn.
- Click here to download the Early Education RFP Packet
- Early Education FAQs & United Way Contact
On-Grade Achievement Goal: Reduce the achievement gap by 50% in 3rd grade reading and 6th grade math for low-socioeconomic students.
- Strategy: Support and advocate for continuous learning opportunities throughout the year.
- Click here to download the On Grade Achievement RFP Packet
- On Grade Achievement FAQs & United Way Contact
Financial Stability Goal: Cut in half the number of low-income families and individuals who are financially unstable.
- Strategy: Increase the number of families that adequately manage their expenses.
- Click here to download the Financial Stability RFP Packet
- Financial Stability FAQs & United Way Contact
Substance Abuse Goal: Reduce by 20% the number of 6th through 12th graders that illegally use substances (cigarettes, marijuana and alcohol)
- Strategies: Families are educated, engaged, and supported in their efforts to raise alcohol, tobacco and drug free youth; youth are educated engaged and supported in their efforts to keep themselves and their peers alcohol, tobacco and drug free.
- Click here to download the Substance Abuse RFP Packet
- Substance Abuse FAQs & United Way Contact
