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United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
Funding for community service organizations
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 25,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin supports community service organizations through program and operational funding. The maximum support can reach $50,000 annually, depending on the funding stream and organization type.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $25,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 10%
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community service organizations.
- Registered charities and other qualified donees.
- Non-profit organizations that are not registered charities.
Who is not eligible
- Environmental organizations, unless they intentionally serve vulnerable communities.
- Heritage organizations, unless they intentionally serve vulnerable communities.
- Sports organizations, unless they intentionally serve vulnerable communities.
- Arts organizations, unless they intentionally serve vulnerable communities.
Eligible expenses
- Program funding for eligible community services.
- Operational funding for eligible organizations under the EDI stream.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Environmental organizations, unless their programming intentionally serves vulnerable communities.
- Heritage organizations, unless their programming intentionally serves vulnerable communities.
- Sports organizations, unless their programming intentionally serves vulnerable communities.
- Arts organizations, unless their programming intentionally serves vulnerable communities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Guelph
- Wellington County
- Dufferin County
Activities funded
- Healthy People, Thriving Communities program activities.
- Rural Communities programs for Wellington and Dufferin County organizations within United Way’s scope of impact.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion programs that support marginalized communities.
- Operational activities under the EDI stream.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with United Way’s focus areas and community impact goals.
- Service to vulnerable communities and people facing social or systemic barriers.
- Location or service delivery within the target region.
- For EDI funding, support for equity, diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed for the funding program.
- All applicants were to be notified of their application status in February 2026.
Additional information
- Funding is offered through multiple streams, including program funding and operational funding.
- Organizations are supported through a trust-based philanthropic model.
- Applicants will be notified of the status of their application in February 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington Program
What is the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington?
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin supports community service organizations through program and operational funding. The maximum support can reach $50,000 annually, depending on the funding stream and organization type.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington program?
To be eligible for the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington program, you must:
Community service organizations.
Services in the target region.
Aligned with United Way focus areas.
What expenses are eligible under United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington?
Program funding for eligible community services.
Operational funding for eligible organizations under the EDI stream.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington?
You can contact United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
Where is the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington available?
The United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington is a Grant and Funding