The deadline for qualifying organizations to submit a Letter of Intent application for the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties' 2016-17 grant funding cycle is January 15, 2016. The Letter of Intent application is the first step in the RFP process, and is now available to a wide array of diverse community organizations.

All organizations receiving funding from United Way in 2016-17 will be considered grant recipients. All qualifying organizations must submit a Letter of Intent to be invited to apply for grant funding in 2016-17.

Qualifying organizations will be requested to outline their programming to demonstrate how a United Way partnership specifically provides an outcome in one or more priority issues when completing the Letter of Intent. Programs that most closely align with United Way's mission and meet the criteria will be invited to apply. Collaborative applications are encouraged.

Letter of Intent applications are available at www.yourlocaluw.org/letter-intent. Letter of intent submission is not a guarantee to be invited to apply for a grant.

Before submitting a Letter of Intent application, it is important to contact Randy Allen, Director of Community Impact for the United Way, at Randy.Allen@yourlocaluw.org or by calling (615) 893-7303 ext. 106.