Applications will be accepted through Dec 15 for the latest grants from United Way of Mesa County.

Volunteers on allocation panels will review applications and applicants and make recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County Board of Directors. Funding will begin in July.

“United Way’s model is based on keeping things local and is all about community input,” said Zebulon Miracle, executive director of United Way of Mesa County. “It is the community that identifies pressing needs, the community that identifies ways to tackle those needs and the community that raises the resources needed to make substantial change. Anyone and everyone can participate in the process.”

United Way of Mesa County supports programs that address human services needs in the areas of health, education and self-reliance. To be considered for funding, organizations must have:

Tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code and have been incorporated as a nonprofit since Nov. 1, 2019.

Bylaws that describe their structure, mission and operations.

Nondiscrimination policies that comply with laws and apply to staff, volunteers and board members.

An annual audit, financial review or compilation conforming to generally accepted auditing principles.

For more information, call 243-5364 or visit the website at www.unitedwaymesacounty.org.