County Executive Falk, Madison Mayor Cieslewicz and United Way of Dane County Announce Funding Opportunities for 2007-2008

March 14, 2006
Lesley Sillaman, Office of the County Executive (608) 267-8823 George Twigg, Office of the Mayor (608) 266-4611 Erika Monroe-Kane, United Way of Dane County, (608) 246-5491
County Executive

Madison – Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and United Way of Dane County President Leslie Ann Howard today released the attached announcement of a consolidated application process for groups interested in applying for funding from Dane County Human Services, Dane County Community Development Block Grant, Madison Office of Community Services, Madison Community Development Block Grant and United Way of Dane County. The application deadline for the City of Madison and Dane County is June 2, 2006 and applications will be available on April 24. Consolidated application forms will be available in electronic format on April 24 from the City of Madison CDBG Office website at http://www.cityofmadison.com/cdbg, the Dane County Human Services website at http://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/application.htm or by sending an e-mail to ablackdeer@cityofmadison.com The application deadline for United Way of Dane County will be in September. This application information will be available in August on the United Way of Dane County website www.unitedwaydanecounty.org. “During these tight budget times, it is especially important we work for important housing, human services and community revitalization projects,” said Falk. “By collaborating on this program, we make it easier for community organizations that apply for these important services,” said Cieslewicz. “By reducing the red tape and by working together, these organizations can spend more time helping people.” “By working together United Way of Dane County and these important partners can more effectively generate results for the community and foster constructive collaborations,” said Howard. ** The agency memo and workshop notice are attached. # # #