The United Way of Greater Topeka has been awarded the bid to administer the City of Topeka’s Social Service Grant Program for 2021. Approximately $435,000 in Social Service Grant Funds will be administered by the United Way of Greater Topeka to eligible applicants which include agencies providing services in the following areas:
•Senior Citizen neighborhood-based programming to include meals, activities & transportation
•Medical assistance for low-income individuals
•Programs for at-risk youth
•Emergency housing & utility assistance
•Neighborhood and independent living based services for persons with severe & persistent mental illness
•Support services for residents whom are non-English speaking
United Way of Greater Topeka brings together people, companies and nonprofits to create positive sustainable change in our community by connecting individuals and families to maximize their potential. The United Way of Greater Topeka works to achieve positive sustainable change through education, financial stability and health for everyone in our community.
“The City of Topeka is thrilled to have United Way of Greater Topeka as our partner to administer our Social Service Grant program,” said Topeka City Manager Brent Trout. “We couldn’t ask for more experience or commitment than UWGT’s eight decades of improving lives in the Topeka community.”
“United Way is honored to extend its grant management services to the City of Topeka Social Service Grant Program” said Jessica Lehnherr, Executive Director of the United Way of Greater Topeka. “Since we already use the same online platform, the transition should be virtually seamless for organizations applying for grants. We look forward to this new partnership with the City of Topeka.”
Social Service Grant applications will open in late April. The applications will be available on the City of Topeka and United Way of Greater Topeka websites.
