The United Way of North Essex is excited that you are applying to SPARCS (Student Planned And Run Community Service). We are very interested in learning how your project could help make your community a better place. Funding is available from the United Way for up to $1,000 per project. The total number of projects funded is dependent upon the number of projects accepted and the amount of money requested.  Projects can be short-term, just an afternoon, or ongoing throughout the year.

To be eligible for SPARCS, you must be a student attending a middle school or high school in the North Essex area: Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona and West Caldwell. Your project must be affiliated with a non-profit community agency, religious institution or school, and must benefit residents in one of the ten towns listed above.  Be creative!  No idea is too small.

Fill out this application with your advisor and send to United Way of North Essex, attention SPARCS, 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. Please keep a copy of your application. If you have any questions call United Way office (973) 746-4040 or email Karin Nelson.

Good luck. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

   SPARCS Grant Application

SPARCS Grant Application