FARMINGTON – The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area invites area non-profit organizations that serve Franklin County, Livermore and Livermore Falls to submit a proposal for funding for 2009. Applications are due Dec 14.

This year, the community allocations panel is looking for proposals that do one or more of the following:

• Develop new and innovative programs that have significant, measurable community impact.

• Address ways to meet immediate human needs, including the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s top five priorities of fuel, food, shelter, prescription medication and elder services.

• Meet communities’ immediate needs, but also look upstream to long-term prevention efforts.

Requests are reviewed by the community allocations panel, which is made up of community members, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area board members, and United Way staff.

Funding of requests is based on 2009 campaign contributions, the need for services provided, the effectiveness of the services, and a justification for the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area funding request as it relates to other sources of funding. Organizations should direct any questions regarding this process to the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area at 778-5048. Forms and eligibility requirements are also available on line at www.uwtva.org.