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UWSWMN Kindness Investment Program (KIP) Application
United Way of Southwest Minnesota (hereafter UWSWMN) now offers KIP Grants for up to $1000 to local groups for small-scale, community-level projects.
KIP Grant applications are accepted year-round while funds are available. Local organizations may apply for funding, and nonprofit groups and organizations are welcome to apply.
KIP Grant Funding Criteria/Eligibility Requirements:
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, a public school, a unit of government, OR have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with an organization that operates as a 501(c)(3) organization, a public school, or a unit of government.
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Alignment with at least one of the UWSWMN priority areas:
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Youth Opportunities
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Healthy Communities
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Financial Security
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Community Resiliency
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The project must take place within the UWSWMN Service Area.
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A Final report on the use of funds is required. See the link below for the final report.
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UWSWMN must be promoted through press/social media or be allowed to promote the project.
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Submit event photos with the Final report.
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Funding will generally not be awarded for:
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Marketing efforts
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Event or fundraising promotions
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Capital campaigns or expenditures (i.e., land, building, real estate, vehicles, building upkeep, repair, or equipment)
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Funding for organizations that intend to distribute funds at their discretion
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Debt reduction or program shortfall from earlier years
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Endowment funding
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Political campaigns or lobbying efforts
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Activities that support a specific religious purpose
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Professional development or training
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Programs that operate in a discriminatory manner
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Program work outside the UWSWMN service area
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Programs not demonstrating a strong local need
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Direct individual support
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Volunteer recruitment and recognition
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Staff positions at schools.
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