Criteria for Non Profits Seeking Support from the
United Way Maurice Falk Fund

Application period:  July 11-August 12, 2011

1. Agency must be a non-profit 501(c)3, registered in Pennsylvania and delivering primarily health and human services in Allegheny County.
2. Agency must be a United Way partner agency or a recent recipient of unrestricted funds through a grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation.
3. Funds should be used to complete a capital purchase or improvements that meet the guidelines below, and may not exceed $15,000.
4. Agency must demonstrate that this need did not occur because of the deferral of normal maintenance to equipment or facility.
5. The grant would enable the agency to continue providing services to its clients and avoid a broader solicitation for capital funds for this particular need.
6. Supporting documentation is required to substantiate the request as follows:

• Description of circumstances that created the need, e.g., natural disaster, accident, equipment age or use, increased need or increased client base
• How this grant will impact the need
• 3 quotes from appropriate vendors estimating costs for the capital equipment/ improvement
• Documentation of support from other donors, if available

Submit the request and required information to:

   Community Impact Department
   United Way of Allegheny County
   PO Box 735
   Pittsburgh, PA 15230
   
   Attn:  Barbara Lewis