Deadline Friday For Financial Education and Coaching Grants in Everett

Got a reminder today from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County. There’s a lot of money available for non-profit groups in Everett who can help others learn financial planning. Here are some of the details and a link to the application…

United Way of Snohomish County is offering $50,000 to support financial education and financial coaching serving low- or moderate-income individuals and families. Grants may be used to support classroom instruction, one-on-one counseling or a combination.

Programs could include money management, savings, budgeting, avoiding fraud, credit management or other financial topics relevant to low-and-moderate-income families. Funds may be used to support or expand financial asset building services or to develop a new financial education offering.

There is no maximum award for this opportunity. Organizations currently receiving United Way multi-year program grants are eligible for funding, including programs presently funded. For programs currently receiving a multi-year program grant, funds must be used to either expand or enhance impact.

Here are a few of the requirements to be met if your group is considering applying…

Applicant must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, or must identify a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that can act as a fiscal agent for the project.

The organization and fiscal agent shall be compliant with UWSC’s Agency Non-Discrimination Policy.

The organization and fiscal agent shall complete a Counterterrorism Compliance Form.

The organization shall be fiscally and administratively sound, and willing to provide financial information as requested.

Funds must be used to provide direct service to community members or staff. Funds may not be used for capital expenditures, such as office equipment.

You can see all of the rules and access the grant application here.

For more information, please contact Lark Kesterke at lark.kesterke@uwsc.org or 425.374.5506.

Last year, seven programs received a total of $51,000 in financial education grants from United Way. Free tax preparation, encouraging people to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds and other financial education programs, in addition to these grants, are part of United Way’s overall effort to help Snohomish County families achieve and maintain financial stability.