The United Way of the Bradford Area is accepting applications for the first quarter of community innovations and community impact funding for 2018.

Eligible non-profit agencies may submit a request for up to $1,500 for community impact funds.  Awards will be given to programs or initiatives with the potential to make an immediate impact on the local community while being essential to the agency’s mission. Priority will be given to those that have not received prior funding and have supplied documentation and request funding for programmatic costs.

The community innovations funding stream is designed for new and innovative initiatives to meet health and human service needs; produce measurable outcomes; and be sustainable within a two-year period. There is not a limit as to what can be requested, according to officials.

Applications may be received by visiting the United Way office or www.uwbanews.org or by contacting admin@uwbanews.org. Along with the application, organizations should submit a detailed budget of planned expenditures.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of United Way Board members, with recommendations being presented to the full board.