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Non-profits Affected by Matthew May Apply to United Way

The United Way of the Tar River Region, is taking applications for its Disaster Relief Fund 

An application is welcome if your organization meets the following minimum requirements:    

  • Is a 501 (c) (3) organization, has a volunteer Board of Directors and serves Edgecombe and Nash counties;
  • Has an organized accounting system and can produce monthly financial statements;
  • Funding request is for a fully operational program that either was impacted by Hurricane Matthew or is serving others/ groups impacted by Hurricane Matthew;
  • Practices non-discrimination;
  • Complies with the USA Patriot Act (anti-terrorism);
  • Agrees to expend monies only in ways outlined within this grant application and will complete a report outlining usage of disaster relief funds within 12 months of receiving funds.

*Grant funds may be used for past losses or anticipated expenses in relation to Hurricane Matthew not reimbursed/ reimbursable through FEMA, insurance or other sources.

*Grant request amounts must be $10,000.00 or less.

You can find a grant application on their website at www.unitedwaytrr.org

The application DEADLINE is Wednesday, April 12, 2017, by 12:00 Noon.

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