The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded the first round of Quarterly Impact funding. Agencies receiving first-quarter funding are the McKean County Special Olympics (aquatics), Bradford Landmark Society (general services), A Partnership in Housing (homeless essentials bags) and the Community Veterans Engagement Board (veteran care packages).

Quarterly Impact funds are available throughout the year for qualifying 501©3 organizations in Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. Impact grant applications are capped at $1,500 per request and are subject to availability of funds.

The second quarterly round of grants will be open during April with submissions due April 30.

For more information regarding Quarterly Impact funding through the United Way of the Bradford Area Inc., call the office at (814) 368-6181 or email admin@uwbanews.org. Applications and information regarding available funding streams is available online at uwbanews.com.