2027 United Fund Nonprofit Funding Application
Eligibility Requirements To be considered for funding, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a nonprofit organization based in the Globe-Miami area
- Be current and in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission
- Maintain active 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service
- Deliver services within Globe-Miami, as outlined in United Fund’s Articles of Incorporation
Purpose of Funding This funding is intended to support general operations that contribute to the sustainability and effectiveness of your organization. This may include staffing, programming, facilities, communications, or infrastructure. It is not designed for single events or capital-only requests.
Annual Application Requirement All organizations must reapply each year to be considered for funding. Funding awarded in one year does not guarantee future awards. Applications should be completed with care and accuracy.
Note: Submittable’s "Collaboration" feature allows multiple team members to work on the same application or upload supporting documents.
Primary Contact Expectations Each applicant must designate a main point of contact who:
- Checks their email regularly (Submittable notifications and follow-ups are sent by email)
- Can be reached by phone (include a direct number)
- Has access to key organizational information (e.g., financial reports, number of people served)
- Will attend, or ensure representation at, the October Kickoff Meeting and January Annual Meeting
- Is authorized to respond to United Fund’s CPA or auditors if needed, AND
- Can assist with, or forward, requests for quotes, photos, or impact stories for public communications
Application Timeline
- Application opens: June 7, 2026
- Deadline to apply: July 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Submit online at: UFGlobeMiami.Submittable.com
Funding Timeline
- Funding decisions announced: September–October 2026
- Funding distribution begins: January 2027
Funding Availability United Fund’s grant capacity is directly tied to the strength of our annual community workplace giving campaigns. In recent years, United Fund has awarded up to $580,000 across as many as 27 agencies in a single funding cycle.
2027 United Fund of Globe-Miami, Inc. Application – What You’ll Need
Use this checklist to gather the information needed to complete your application:
Organizational Information
□ EIN (Employer Identification Number)
□ Point of contact name, title, email, and phone number
□ Confirm active 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
□ Confirm current standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission
Impact & Outcomes - these are reported on United Fund's annual 990
□ 2025 agency outcome summary
□ Number of individuals served in 2025
□ Number of individuals served in 2026 (January 1–May 31)
Program & Partnerships
□ Summary of 2027 program goals
□ List of organizational partners (collaborating or supporting agencies)
Financials
□ 2027 projected budget
□ 2026 year-to-date financials (as of May 31)
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to learning about your organization's plans for 2027!