Grant and Funding Programs Offered by United Way Regina
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
United Way Regina is a community-based non-profit organization serving Regina and southern Saskatchewan. It raises funds and invests in local programs that advance childhood literacy, move people from poverty to possibility, and build healthy, strong communities through multiple community investment initiatives. View United Way Regina's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
About United Way Regina
What is the mission of United Way Regina?
United Way Regina’s mission is to mobilize the power of caring communities to address serious local issues, especially by improving childhood literacy, reducing poverty and strengthening healthy, inclusive communities in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.
What type of organization is United Way Regina?
United Way Regina is a Non-profit organization.
What is United Way Regina's official website?
United Way Regina's official website is https://unitedwayregina.ca/.
What else should I know about United Way Regina?
Role of United Way Regina in the funding ecosystem
United Way Regina is a locally governed non-profit organization that mobilizes donors, workplaces, community partners and volunteers to address priority social issues in Regina and southern Saskatchewan. Rather than delivering all services directly, it raises funds and then invests those resources into community programs and collaborative initiatives that improve childhood success, reduce poverty and strengthen community well-being.
Through its community investment portfolio, United Way Regina channels donations and leveraged grants into evidence-informed strategies such as early literacy, family stability, and access to essential supports. The organization explicitly reports that it invests millions of dollars each year into the community through a variety of initiatives, aligning resources with clearly defined outcomes in areas like children’s readiness for school, positive mental health, financial stability and social inclusion.
Key funding themes and focus areas
United Way Regina’s work is organized around three national focus areas shared across the United Way movement: All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Healthy People, Strong Communities. Within these themes, the organization funds and supports programs that:
- Advance childhood literacy and ensure children read proficiently by the end of grade three.
- Provide classroom libraries, attendance initiatives, book-vending incentives and family literacy supports.
- Strengthen family resilience and financial stability by improving educational and employment prospects.
- Improve access to coordinated community and social services, including 211 Saskatchewan.
- Foster social belonging, mental health, safety and independent living.
Investments are made strategically, using research, data and local expertise to identify root causes and focus on sustainable, system-level change rather than short-term relief alone.
Supported audiences and partners
United Way Regina primarily serves children, youth, families and vulnerable individuals across Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Weyburn and surrounding communities. It works in partnership with local nonprofits, multiple levels of government, corporate donors and other stakeholders. Funding and support are often provided to community organizations and collaborative projects that demonstrate strong potential for measurable impact within the three focus areas.
Corporate and individual donors can partner with United Way Regina through philanthropic giving, sponsorships and employee engagement initiatives. These contributions are then pooled and allocated through United Way’s community investment processes, maximizing collective impact and allowing organizations of all sizes to contribute to larger, coordinated strategies.
Transparency, governance and accountability
United Way Regina emphasizes transparency and accountability to its donors and partners. It publishes annual reports and financial statements that detail operations, investments and community outcomes. These documents highlight the scale of annual community investments, illustrate funded initiatives, and outline progress toward outcomes such as improved literacy, reduced barriers to services and increased community engagement.
By combining fundraising, research, community convening and strategic granting, United Way Regina plays a central role in the local funding ecosystem, connecting resources with high-impact programs that help ensure every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.