Johnson County to partner with United Way to offer social services grants to nonprofits

Lang
8/15/23

Johnson County Social Services is accepting Social Services Block Grant applications for the fiscla year 2025 funding cycle. The county is collaborating with United Way on the joint application.

County officials say funding is intended to support established nonprofit Johnson County organizations that improve the quality of life through services addressing basic human and emergency needs, health, and/or child and family well-being for residents.

The application information, including the link to the instruction guide, and link to login or create a new account can be found at https://agency.e-cimpact.com/login.aspx?org=17300U. All grant applications must be submitted through the electronic portal.

Two virtual training opportunities will be available for those interested in additional instruction on the e-CImpact grants portal. Each session will include an overview of the e-CImpact platform, a review of the application and Q&A. Training times and Zoom access links are:

Thursday, Aug. 24, 12 to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2 to 3 p.m.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Direct questions related to the electronic application to Emily Meister at emily.meister@unitedwayjwc.org or Wendy Nolan at wendy.nolan@unitedwayjwc.org. Questions related to the Johnson County Block Grant funding may be directed to Lynette Jacoby at ljacoby@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or by telephone at 319-356-6090.