Time is running short for DeWitt County non-profit and civic groups to apply for funding from the United Way's Community Investment program.

United Way Marketing Coordinator Ryan Huffer indicates non-profits and community groups can apply, then the applications go through a community-based group of volunteers who helps decide how funding is distributed.

Predictably, fundraising in the last year has been slow for the United Way. Huffer is appreciative they have a good base of donors and volunteers but points out they simply will not have as much funding available as in years past.

According to Huffer, the application process is not that difficult. He says once applications are complete and submitted, United Way will help groups in their presentations before the panel of volunteers. Huffer also points out they have four categories groups can fall into.

Applications are due May 3. Visit uwdecatur.org for more information.