At United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC), we proudly collaborate with more than 60 non-profit organizations providing vital programs and services in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Our mission is to empower these organizations by enhancing their capacity and sustainability through access to trainings, volunteer support, marketing, and opportunities to collaborate with other leaders in the community.
Your non-profit will unlock numerous benefits by becoming a certified Partner Agency! Not only will your organization be eligible to apply for grant funding, but certification will also enhance your credibility. It shows other funders and donors that you have been rigorously vetted and meet our standards for transparency, financial health, and governance.
More importantly, certification fosters collaboration, allowing you to engage with other local non-profits, share ideas, and develop mutually beneficial partnerships that will enhance your services and amplify your impact. And best of all, it is completely free.
Don't just take our word for it - tune into our podcast featuring Diane Fraser from the Emerald Coast Science Center, our Partner Agency of the Year! Hear first-hand why she values our partnership here.
Join us in making a difference in our community. United, we will create lasting change! For questions and additional information, please contact volunteer@united-way.org.
- Eligibility to apply for grant funding
- Priority status for disaster funding, when applicable
- Priority consideration for collaboration with UWEC on our initiatives
- Opportunities to recruit volunteers
- Marketing opportunities
- Discounted rate on UWEC's Nonprofit Trainings
- Participation in Nonprofit Roundtables to network with other nonprofit leaders
- Notifications about in-kind donations
- Free notary services
- Reduced designations fees
- Opportunities to reserve UWEC’s Community Room at no cost
- Ability to rent UWEC's photobooth and other event supplies
- Ability to connect and collaborate with other non-profits and corporate partners!
To become a certified Partner Agency, nonprofits must meet specific eligibility criteria. Please review our eligibility requirements, sample application, and helpful guide here to determine if your organization qualifies.
There is no cost to becoming a Partner Agency with UWEC. Certification is valid for one year, and organizations must reapply annually to maintain their partnership status.
Applications are closed as of December 6, 2024 at 5pm CST. Please note that late, incomplete, or inaccurate applications will not be considered.
To see our 2024-25 Partner Agencies, please click here.
Missed the deadline to become a Partner Agency? Maybe you need additional time to get your paperwork in order? Or maybe you've just now decided to start your journey as a nonprofit? Become a Friend of UWEC and gain access to several amazing benefits!
If you'd like to join this resourceful network, fill out a quick application here. If you're interested in learning more, please contact us at volunteer@united-way.org.
- Priority consideration for collaboration with UWEC on our initiatives
- Opportunities to recruit volunteers
- Marketing opportunities
- Discounted rate on UWEC's Nonprofit Trainings
- Participation in Nonprofit Roundtables to network with other nonprofit leaders
- Notifications about in-kind donations
- Free notary services
- Reduced designations fees
- Opportunities to reserve UWEC’s Community Room at no cost
- Ability to rent UWEC's photobooth and other event supplies
- Ability to connect and collaborate with other non-profits and corporate partners!
**Please note that organizations in the Friends of UWEC tier are ineligible for grant funding.
Shoutout to our 2024 Friends of UWEC: Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida | Emerald Coast Life Center, Inc | GRACE Rides Inc. | Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation | Mental Health Association of Okaloosa Walton Inc | Panhandle Warrior Partnership | Project Hope Recovery Center | Point Washington Medical Clinic Inc | Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS) | Sharing & Caring, Inc. | Sinfonia Gulf Coast