UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD INC

Community investment program:through its 'community impact grants and a 'citizens review' process, undesignated funding is granted to local agencies and public entities delivering services within united way of greater new bedford strategic priority areas. These areas consist of health, education, financial stability and basic needs.through the 'changemaker grants program', the organization awards small grants to all volunteer grassroots groups who perform projects in the strategic priority areas.the 'innovation fund', funds higher risk, higher reward projects that aim to be breakthroughs in the areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs. The criteria for these projects must reimagine the design of a program, use technology in a new way, or test new communication tools.'women united' initiative supports projects and programs focused on early childhood success, literacy, and financial literacy for women. Donor designated funds are net proceeds from women united members and donations.the 'emerging needs & opportunities fund' allows the organization to fund projects that fall outside of the scope and timing of other funding streams. This includes projects that arise due to emergencies or crises that present themselves as time sensitive opportunities that have the potential for great impact.all applications and proposals are reviewed for their articulation of the following:1. The importance of the challenge they are targeting in the community.2. The appropriateness and credibility of the proposed strategy to address the challenge.3. The compatibility and capacity of their organization or group to carry out the program strategy.4. The measurable benefit per dollar invested.