Wayne County Community Foundation Grants

Renewable grants to Wayne County nonprofits and schools running employment programs. The sponsoring organization re-grants small amounts to adults for work or training needs such as boots, clothing, tuition, fees, certifications, licenses and emergency transportation. Organizations may request the estimated need for a one-year initiative, up to $4,000, and may combine it with other funding. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Eligible applicants: Wayne County non-profits, 501(c)3's and schools that help adults get jobs or better jobs.; Requested amount is the estimated need for a one-year initiative, up to $4,000.; Sponsoring organizations must approve awards using the provided client/student/employee application and guidelines.; Sponsoring organizations must limit awards to $500 per person unless repaid in cash or service, keep a simple computer log of all awards and outcomes, and report semi-annually.; Sponsoring organizations must encourage recipients to 'pay it forward' through volunteer service or repay in cash once successfully employed.; Sponsoring organizations must nominate a liaison to serve on the Employment Resource Fund Steering Committee.; Applicants must agree to complete a semi-annual electronic report (periods January to June and July to December).; Applicants must state whether the initiative benefits only adult residents of Wayne County, Ohio, and if not, what percentage of beneficiaries are Wayne County adult residents.; Applications must explain how the grant will be spent, who will benefit, how the initiative improves employability, how benefit will be measured, and how recipients will be encouraged to pay it forward.; Successful initiatives may be renewed after one year, depending on measurable success and available funding. Renewal requests must report the last grant amount, the date received and the remaining balance.; Return the completed application to Employment Resource Fund, United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties, 215 S. Walnut St. Wooster, OH 44691, or email kayley@uwwh.org.. Geography served: Wayne County, Ohio. Deadline: The Employment Resource Fund Steering Committee accepts applications for new initiatives at any time..