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The UpMobility Foundation is dedicated to forging partnerships and collaborative efforts with nonprofit organizations that share our mission and are deeply committed to achieving enduring change.

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Step 2 Register Your Organization

Step 3 Select An Application

Step 4 UpMobility Application Staff Review

Step 5 UpMobility Contacts Organizations With Final Decision

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UpMobility Foundation Grant Application Policies and Procedures

UpMobility Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that align with our mission. This page outlines the policies and procedures for applying for a grant from the UpMobility Foundation.

UpMobility Foundation reserves the right to amend these policies and procedures at any time. Applicants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.

For questions or assistance with the application process, please contact the UpMobility Foundation Grants Administrator.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Process

The application process consists of two parts:

Part 1: Initial Proposal Submission

Application Form: Complete the Part 1 Application Form, available on website.
Required Information: Provide the following information:
- Organization Information: Name, address, contact details, and nonprofit status.
- Project Overview: Brief description of the project, its objectives, and how it aligns with the foundation's mission.
- Funding Request: Amount of funding requested and a brief budget outline.
- Impact Statement: Expected outcomes and the target population.
Submission: Submit the completed Part 1 Application Form via foundation’s online submission portal.

Review of Part 1

Preliminary Review: The foundation’s Grants Administrator and or Grants Manager will conduct an initial review of all Part 1 submissions to ensure completeness and eligibility.
Notification: Applicants will be notified within a few weeks whether they are invited to proceed to Part 2 of the application process.
Grant Committee Review: UMF’s grant committee will review eligible applications based on alignment with the foundation’s mission, potential impact, and feasibility. This is done quarterly.

Part 2: Detailed Proposal Submission

Invitation: Only applicants who have successfully completed Part 1 will be invited to submit a Part 2 application.
Application Form: Complete the Part 2 Application Form, provided via email to invited applicants.
Required Information: Provide the following detailed information:
- Project Description: Detailed description of the project, including objectives, activities, and timeline.
- Budget: Comprehensive budget breakdown, including detailed funding requirements and sources of other funding, if any.
- Implementation Plan: Detailed plan for project implementation, including key milestones and responsibilities.
- Evaluation Plan: Methods for evaluating the project’s success and impact.
- Supporting Documents: Any additional supporting documents, such as letters of support, proof of nonprofit status, and financial statements.
Submission: Submit the completed Part 2 Application Form and supporting documents via the foundation’s online submission portal by the specified deadline.

Review of Part 2

Comprehensive Review: Our foundation’s Grants Administrator and Board will conduct a thorough review of all Part 2 submissions.
Site Visits/Interviews: Our foundation may conduct site visits or interviews with applicants as part of the review process.
Final Decision: The Board will make final funding decisions based on the detailed proposals.
Notification: After Part 2 submission of the application, applicants will be notified of the funding decision following the next quarterly board meeting.

Grant Award & Reporting

Advancing Education

Building Strong Families

Community Building

DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging)

Entrepreneurship

Freedom & Government/Democracy Reform

Healthcare & Helping Those with Special Needs

Humanitarian Aid & International Development

On Point For College
Advancing Education

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LupWay Doh has a passion for helping others.

Young Scholars
Advancing Education

UpMobility Foundation Helps Pick Next Cohort of Young Scholars

On April 26, UpMobility Foundation’s Andrea Babinec participated in the annual selection committee at Utica University to find the next cohort of Young Scholars.

Mohawk Valley Gives

UpMobility Foundation Joins Forces with the County Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties for MV Gives University

Community Building

UpMobility Foundation Connects Two Upstate Nonprofits to Give Utica Youth Exposure to the Arts

Civics Unplugged
Advancing Education

Civics Unplugged In Person Fellowship Is a Success!

Leatherstocking Council, BSA
Community Building

UpMobility Invests In Future Leaders

Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival
Community Building

UpMobility Foundation Boosts Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival

Water Mission
Humanitarian Aid

UpMobility Foundation Looks Long-Term in Providing Aid to Ukraine

Young Scholars
Advancing Education

UpMobility Foundation Helps Young Scholars Create an Online Platform for Their Alumni

Pop Warner Football
Community Building

UpMobility Foundation Teams Up With Little Falls Pop Warner Football to Provide New Uniforms

Bridging Divides

UpMobility Foundation Strives to Bridge the Divisions That Threaten America

Unite America
Democracy Reform

UpMobility Foundation Joins with Unite America to Support Democracy Reform

On Point For College
Advancing Education

On Point for College and Young Scholars Partner to Get Students Over the Finish Line and Into College

Right to Start
Entrepreneurship

UpMobility Foundation Partners with Right to Start to Promote Entrepreneurship

UpMobility News

Dave Read Named Latest Member of UpMobility Board

Entrepreneurship
More Good Jobs

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ARC Herkimer
Healthcare & Helping Those with Special Needs

ARC Herkimer Leader in Employing Developmentally Disabled in the Mohawk Valley

Entrepreneurship
Million Dollar Women
DEIB

Million Dollar Women Helps Empower Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Advancing Education
Little Falls City School District

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UpMobility providing assistance in Haiti

Humanitarian Aid
Food for the Poor

UpMobility Steps Up to Help Haiti in the Aftermath of Catastrophic Earthquake

On Point For College
Advancing Education

UpMobility Partners with On Point for College to Provide Laptops to Students in Need During Pandemic

Humanitarian Aid
Food for the Poor

UpMobility's Investment in the Bahamas Hurricane Relief Water Purification System Stands Up Against Another Threat

Community Building
Little Falls City School District

UpMobility Foundation Works to Build Community Through its Support of Little Falls High School Alumni Website

Community Building
Little Falls Public Library

UpMobility Foundation Strengthens its Support of Little Falls Public Library in the COVID-19 Era

Root Farm
Healthcare & Helping Those with Special Needs

UpMobility Foundation Partners with Central New York’s The Root Farm to Help the Mohawk Valley Through the Pandemic

On Point For College
Advancing Education

UpMobility and Founder Martin Babinec Receive the 2020 Foundation of Hope Award

Humanitarian Aid
Food for the Poor

UpMobility Foundation Partners With Food for the Poor to Give 175,000 Meals to Jamaicans

Root Farm
Healthcare & Helping Those with Special Needs

UpMobility Foundation Grantee The Root Farm Closes Out 2020 on a High Note

Entrepreneurship
Defy Ventures

UpMobility Foundation Announces Support of Defy Ventures

Humanitarian Aid
Food for the Poor

UpMobility Helps Fund Bahamas Hurricane Relief Water Purification System

Community Building

UpMobility Puts on Concert in Little Falls Featuring Grammy-Nominated Danielle Nicole

Young Scholars
Advancing Education

UpMobility Funds the 2020 Young Scholars Graduate Leadership Development Program

Entrepreneurship

UpMobility Partners with Nonprofit Organizations to Fund Rutgers University's Global Entrepreneurial Experience Scholarships

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