United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) has the privilege of working with more than 45 locally-focused non-profit organizations that are providing critical programs and services in Okaloosa and Walton counties. UWEC helps our Partner Agencies build their capacity and sustainability by providing non-profit trainings, volunteer support, marketing, opportunities to collaborate with other leaders and more!
Becoming a certified Partner Agency brings many benefits, including the ability to apply for funding through our annual Community Investment grants. Becoming a Partner Agency also enhances your organization’s credibility by showing potential funders and the community that your organization has been thoroughly vetted and meets United Way Emerald Coast’s standards for transparency, financial health, and governance.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate, exchange ideas, and even create mutually beneficial partnerships that will enhance your services.
For questions and additional information, please contact us at volunteer@united-way.org.
- Eligible to apply for a Community Investment Grant
- Priority status in receiving disaster funding (when applicable, i.e. hurricanes, flooding)
- Opportunities to mobilize volunteers
- Notifications about in-kind donations
- Free notary services
- Marketing opportunities
- Reduced designations fees
- Discounted rate on all UWEC Nonprofit Trainings
- Opportunity to participate in quarterly Nonprofit Roundtables to network with other nonprofit leaders
- Receive priority to collaborate with UWEC on staff-led initiatives
- Opportunities to reserve UWEC’s Community Room at no cost
- Opportunities to speak at UWEC events, campaign activities, and/or host an agency tour
- Ability to form connections and collaborate with other non-profits and corporate partners
To see our 2024-25 Partner Agencies, please click here.
There is a set of eligibility criteria nonprofits must meet prior to becoming a certified partner agency. Please take a look at the eligibility requirements checklist here prior to applying in order to determine if your organization is eligible.
Applications have closed as of November 30, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. For questions and additional information, please contact us at volunteer@united-way.org.
Missed the deadline to become a Partner Agency? Or maybe you've just now decided to start your journey as a nonprofit? Become a Friend of UWEC and gain access to all of the amazing benefits! You'll receive invitations to non-profit trainings, build new connections through opportunities to collaborate with other leaders in our community, receive volunteer support, marketing and so much more. If you'd like to join this resourceful network, fill out a quick application here. If you're interested in learning more, please contact us at volunteer@united-way.org.
- Ability to form connections and collaborate with other non-profits and corporate partners
- Discounted rate on all UWEC Nonprofit Trainings
- Opportunity to participate in quarterly Nonprofit Roundtables to network with other nonprofit leaders
- Receive priority to collaborate with UWEC on staff-led initiatives
- Priority status in receiving disaster funding (when applicable, i.e. hurricanes, flooding)
- Opportunities to mobilize volunteers
- Notifications about in-kind donations
- Free notary services
- Marketing opportunities
- Reduced designations fees
- Opportunities to reserve UWEC’s Community Room at no cost
- Opportunities to speak at UWEC events, campaign activities, and/or host an agency tour
Shoutout to our 2024 Friends of UWEC: Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida | Emerald Coast Life Center, Inc | GRACE Rides Inc. | Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation | Mental Health Association of Okaloosa Walton Inc | Panhandle Warrior Partnership | Project Hope Recovery Center | Point Washington Medical Clinic Inc | Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS) | Sharing & Caring, Inc. | Sinfonia Gulf Coast