Further Together Special Grant Opportunity
Orrville Area United Way is excited to offer the Further Together Grant this summer, providing $30,000 in special grant funding to support impactful programs in our community. This opportunity is available to both current and past OAUW grant recipients and other nonprofits that provide valuable services in Dalton, Marshallville, and Orrville.
- Applications will be open May 1-31. You can access the application through the nonprofit portal.
- Funding will be distributed among multiple grants.
- Applications will be evaluated by the Citizens Review Committee, with recommendations made to the OAUW Board of Directors.
- Grant recipients will be notified by mid-July.
Things to Know Before Applying for an Orrville Area United Way Grant
We are grateful for our partnerships with nonprofits that serve the Dalton, Marshallville, and Orrville area. Although a large part of our identity is granting funds, to us, being a partner goes well beyond providing a check. We look for ways to promote our partners, experience the hands-on work being done through inSITE visits (Supporting Impact Through Engagement), and connect our partners to businesses, the community, and other nonprofits.
Below are expected requirements and guidelines for an Orrville Area United Way partner. Please review these documents carefully to determine if applying for partnership with Orrville Area United Way is right for your agency.
- Sustaining Grant Eligibility Requirements and Program Funding Guidelines
- Sustaining Grant Memorandum of Agreement
- Special Grant Eligibility Requirements and Program Funding Guidelines
- Special Grant Memorandum of Agreement
- Partner Agency Attendance Expectations
Sustaining Grant Application Process
The 2025 Orrville Area United Way grant application period is now closed. Our 2026 grant release meeting will be held in the summer of 2025. Attendance at this meeting by an agency representative is required to be eligible for an Orrville Area United Way grant. Please note that late grant submissions will not be accepted.
To apply for grants or access year-end reporting, please visit our nonprofit portal.