NORWICH – The Chenango County chapter of the United Way recently announced its 2015 allocations in which the organization disbursed more than $335,000 in funding to area nonprofits, allowing many to remain in operation for another year.

According to United Way administrators, the organization utilizes an objective scoring system to determine merit and award grants to partner organizations that apply for funding. These organizations must score a minimum of 85 percent out of 100 to be considered for funding allocations.

“This year 22 out of the 26 funding applications were funded, which enabled the United Way to reach even more community members based on the quality of the applications and success of programs offered though our partner organizations,” said Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco.

The success of last year's United Way annual campaign was a key factor in the amount of funding made available to vital programs such as Chenango County food pantries and soup kitchens, and literacy volunteers.