United Way of Snohomish County is accepting proposals for capacity-building projects from human service nonprofits that are working to address intergenerational poverty. Potential applicants are invited to one of two information sessions. Applications will be accepted online starting Wednesday, Oct. 15. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Capacity building includes program development and implementation, as well as professional development opportunities — such as conferences and training sessions — for executives, staff and key volunteers. It also covers funding to strengthen financial controls, board development, staff licensures or credentialing, directors and officers insurance, data management software, hardware — such as telephones or computers — infrastructure improvements and translation services.

This is the second of three rounds of capacity-building grants that will be offered by the United Way. The organization distributed $100,000 to 11 local nonprofits in the first year.

In addition to receiving between $5,000 and $10,000 in grants, organizations will also participate in peer-to-peer mentoring and training.

Applicants are encouraged to attend one of two informational sessions at United Way’s offices, in the United Way of Snohomish County board room, located in Suite 200 at 3120 McDougall Ave. in Everett, on Monday, Oct. 13, from 8:30-10 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Toni Esper by phone at 425-374-5523 or via email at toni.esper@uwsc.org.

Additional details regarding eligibility, the application process and the timeline are available at www.uwsc.org/capacitybuilding.php.

Award announcements will be made in January of 2015.

To find out more about United Way of Snohomish County, including how you can find help, how to volunteer and how the United Way serves the community, please visit its website at www.uwsc.org.