Thank you for your interest in having United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County sponsor your event. We have a small budget set aside for sponsorships.
Criteria
Applicants must be
- A 501C3 or a recognized civic/community group/association
- Based in Buncombe County
- Align with
- Our Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles, and/or
- United for Youth and the Bold Community Goal
Sponsorship Reach
We will prioritize sponsorship opportunities that support work happening within communities aligned with our organizational priorities. These include, but are not limited to:
- events that directly impact or support youth and families or help our community understand the issues they face,
- local public school communities, especially those aligned with our current community school locations,
- United for Youth or Community Resiliency partnerships, and
- communities impacted disproportionately by poverty and injustice
What We Won't Fund
- political parties or elections
- faith community recruitment efforts (proselytizing)
- any organization that discriminates against people on the basis of gender, identity, race, ethnicity, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or religion/belief
- any groups that are based outside of Buncombe County
Application and Decision-Making Process
Online applications are reviewed as they are received. Funding decisions will be made within 7-10 days of receipt.
How Much Money Can Organizations Apply For?
This year, we have an annual budget of $5,000 for sponsorships. Depending on the number of applications received, the total amount requested, and the applicant's relationship to United Way's strategic priorities, we may choose to fund one group, multiple groups, or none at all.
Who decides on funding?
Since advertising dollars are being used to fund these sponsorships, the Senior Marketing and Communications Director will evaluate the incoming applications and send a recommendation for funding to our Leadership Team for feedback/input as needed.
FY 2027 Sponsorships Made To Date
Of the $5,000 we have to spend on sponsorships, here is the list of commitments that have been made since July 1, 2026:
- Erwin High School Basketball Christmas Classic $500
- Pisgah Legal Justice Forum $1000
- Sistas Caring 4 Sistas Benefit Concert $500