Program Funding
United Way of Norman is a leader in community impact. We strategically invest funds to meet basic needs and tackle the root of community issues. Our funding strategy focuses on long-term goals, such as increasing the economic stability of families and improving the health and safety of children and adults in our community.
The Request For Proposal (RFP) process allows qualified non-profit organizations to submit program proposals aligned with United Way of Norman's Community Impact Goals. It is a competitive grant review process. Collaboration and creativity are encouraged. Funded programs will be required to measure prescribed outcomes and report them to United Way and the community.
Questions? Email Diane Murphree or call 405.329.2025
Application
All organizations seeking funding from United Way of Norman for FY2026 must complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) application. The LOI will determine if an organization is eligible to complete the more comprehensive Request For Proposal (RFP) application in February 2025.
Applications for the Letter of Intent for FY 2026 open January 8, 2025. The deadline to submit an LOI is January 24, 2025.
Applications for the Request for Proposal for FY 2026 will open on February 3, 2025.
Letter of Intent Issued
January 8, 2025
Letter of Intent Due
January 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Request For Proposal Issued
February 3, 2025
Request For Proposal Due
February 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Councils Meet for Funding Decisions
March/April 2025
Board Approves Funding
May 2025
Award Letters Issued
May 31, 2025
FY2023 Funding Begins
July 1, 2025