The Springfield Unity Fund, supported through the generosity of United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties, was established to provide emergency funding to nonprofits that support the immigrant population in Springfield, Ohio. The United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties manages the fund, allocating resources raised through the Springfield Unity Fund to benefit local nonprofit organizations. The fund is designed to address urgent needs in the community, providing targeted services to assist immigrant neighbors in the region.
The fund is available for 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental agencies, educational institutions, or organizations sponsored by a 501(c)(3). To be eligible for funding, organizations must submit a written request through the Springfield Unity Fund application, detailing the purpose of their request and the financial rationale for the amount requested. Funding requests can be made for projects up to $7,500, with the possibility of additional funding being available in Phase 2 as more funds become accessible.
Requests for funding are evaluated by the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties Impact Committee and must receive approval from the UWCCMC Executive Committee. This process ensures that funding is directed to initiatives with the greatest need and community impact. Furthermore, any organization receiving funding from the Springfield Unity Fund is required to recognize the support of the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties in their projects and, when applicable, to use the United Way's logo in their communications and promotional materials.
Organizations that receive grants are required to provide reports to the United Way regarding how the funds were utilized. This ensures transparency and accountability in the use of these emergency funds. The United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties is committed to ensuring the resources reach those most in need as quickly as possible, providing targeted services that address the immediate needs of the immigrant community in Springfield.
