FUNDING POLICIES & GUIDELINES

BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANT AGENCIES

An agency applying for funding from United Way of Santa Barbara County must meet the following basic requirements:

1.  Be incorporated.

2.  Have adopted by-laws.

3.  Be established as a non-profit, tax exempt corporation according to IRS Code
     501(C)(3) and be certified by the State of California as non-profit and tax exempt.

4.  Operate in the health, human services and education field.

5.  The agency's services must improve the well-being of people in the Santa Barbara County (special 
     emphasis from Santa Ynez Valley to Carpinteria) community by contributing to the solution of 
     recognized social problems as identified by United Way of Santa Barbara County.     

6.  Prior to the beginning of receiving a grant, the agency in most instances must have operated for at
     least two years. Exceptions may be granted in unusual circumstances.

7.  The agency must have demonstrated broad community support through:

        -Reasonably broad voluntary financial contributions

        -A sizable and active volunteer board and membership

8. We are especially interested in innovative partnerships or collaborations.