RISE Grant

R – Resilience

I – Impact

S – Stability

E – Engagement

The RISE Grant provides financial support of up to $10,000 for a program or project that addresses a need within the community in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. The organization must have a current 501(c)(3). The applications will be reviewed and evaluated for the program/project’s feasibility, significance, and alignment to Bartlesville Regional United Way’s mission. The application should clearly state the immediate need to be addressed and the outcomes hoped to be achieved. This one-time grant should be program/project-related and must be new, or an addition to or expansion of an existing program/project.

Please note that programs/projects not eligible for funding include: a) projects identified with political parties; b) organizations that practice discrimination of any kind; c) capital improvements or capital campaigns; d) construction projects or real estate acquisitions.

Organizations applying must meet the following criteria:

  1. The agency/organization applying for project funding operates under a current 501(c)(3).
  2. The agency/organization applying for project funding complies with our state’s Solicitations Act.
  3. The agency/organization applying for project funding is currently a nonprofit entity operating within the Bartlesville Regional United Way’s service area (Osage, Nowata, and Washington Counties).
  4. The agency/organization applying for project funding operates under board-approved bylaws.
  5. The agency/organization applying for project funding complies with the provisions of the USA Patriot Act.
  6. The agency/organization’s board has an annual certified audit. (If total agency revenues are under $300,000, an independently reviewed statement is reviewed by a certified public accountant.
  7. All federal, state, and local payroll tax returns are filed, and the related payroll tax withholdings are paid when due.
  8. The agency/organization applying for project funding has current licensing, as required.
  9. The agency/organization’s facilities meet required safety and health regulations.

RISE Grant are contingent on Board approval each year.

If you are a BRUW Partner Agency or already have an account, login to e-CImpact and click the ‘Request for Funding‘ link to access the RISE grant.

2024 RISE Grant has closed

Once you have clicked the RISE Grant link, you will be redirected to our application site to submit your information. Please be sure to click “Create a New Program and Assign it to this Application” link to provide specific information about your program/project.