Tools & Resources
We’re here to support you. Below you’ll find tools, templates, and guidance to help make your experience with United Way Fox Cities’ grant process as smooth and impactful as possible.
Grant Writing & Planning
Helpful tools to prepare a strong, aligned application.
Grant Proposal Writing: Core Guidance
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Writing Center’s “Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics” page offers foundational guidance for creating strong grant proposals. It covers both the planning stage—how to strategically prepare before writing—and the writing process itself, with practical tips for developing clear, persuasive, and effective funding requests.
Budget Template
We provide a budget template for your convenience and to help ensure we receive the necessary information, but its use is optional. You are welcome to upload a budget in a different format. If you choose to do so, please include both expenses and projected income for the grant project year (detailed in the RFA).
Video: Basics of Grant Writing
This video provides an overview of the basic sections of a grant application and offers tips on how to make an application effective and impactful.
Candid/Guidestar – make sure your organization’s listing is up to date with the most accurate information.
Data Sources
Reporting & Grant Management
Sample Grant Agreement → This is an example of a grant agreement that organizations will receive after an award notice.
Branding & Recognition Guidelines → Learn more about sharing your partnership with United Way Fox Cities.
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