The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the first round of Community Innovation and Impact funding.

This funding stream is available quarterly throughout the year.

The agencies receiving the first quarter funding are, Network of Spirit Ministries Inc., CARE for Children, Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc. and the McKean County Special Olympics.

Innovation and Impact funds are available to qualifying 501(c) 3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Innovation applications do not have a request limit but are subject to availability of funds. Impact applications are capped at $1,500.00 per request and again, are subject to availability of funds. An announcement will be made in March for the submission of applications for the second quarter.