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

This year, the Community Allocations Panel is interested in 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; and address a community’s immediate needs, but also look upstream to long-term prevention efforts

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

Funding is based on 2009 campaign contributions, the relative 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 questions regarding the process to the United Way at 778-5048. Forms and eligibility requirements are also available on line at www.uwtva.org.