United Way of the National Capital Area

United Way NCA Nonprofit Partnership Program

Who can apply: Applicants must be locally based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing programs or services in one or more United Way NCA jurisdictions. Organizations must generally have maintained 501(c)(3) status for at least three years, total revenue of at least $50,000, administrative overhead of 35% or less, and a staffed local facility, office, or dedicated portion of a residence open at least 15 hours per week with a dedicated telephone line. Applicants must submit required IRS Form 990 and financial statements; organizations with revenue of $250,000 or more generally must provide audited financial statements, while organizations with revenue between $100,000 and $250,000 may provide audited or reviewed statements. Organizations that qualify to participate nationally in the Combined Federal Campaign are not eligible for United Way NCA partnership. Approved partners may additionally be subject to eligibility requirements of the CFC and Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign.

Deadline: Annual prescreening opens in September; online partnership application opens in mid-October and closes in mid-November. The 2022–2023 cycle specifically opened October 18, 2021 and closed November 12, 2021.