Fund Allocation Process

One of the strengths of United Way of Fostoria is that community volunteers raise the money, and community volunteers allocate the money. During the 2008 fundraising campaign, dozens of volunteers worked to raise and allocate $273,176 to 16 agencies to help the Fostoria community. Then, some of these same volunteers, the Budget and Admissions Committee, worked for three months to determine how best to use this money to help improve people's live.

United Way of Fostoria works on a one-year funding cycle that starts on January 1st, in conjunction with our fiscal year. This means that United Way of Fostoria’s 16 community partners submit proposals for, and funds are awarded for, a one-year period.

You must be a member agency to participate in this process.  To be considered a member agency, you must submit a formal application before April 1st and be approved by the Board of Trustees.  Monthly allocations will begin the following January.

 

Process Overview for Member Agencies:

1. Agencies submit a proposal and budget for program funding in August.
2. During September and October B & A volunteers review the proposals and budgets.
3. B & A volunteers make site visits to community partners in September and October.
4. In November, hearings are scheduled for each community partner to discuss their budget and proposal with the B & A volunteers.
5. B & A volunteers meet in December to determine the amount to allocate each community partner.
6. Finally, in December the Board of Trustees votes to approve the B & A recommendations.

2009 Budget & Admissions Committee