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United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants
Funding for evidence-based community programs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
United Way Greater Toronto provides up to $150,000 per program per year, with a median amount of $75,000. The program supports evidence-based initiatives focused on housing and homelessness or inclusive employment in Peel Region, Toronto, and/or York Region.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New evidence-based programs or initiatives focused on housing and homelessness.
- New evidence-based programs or initiatives focused on inclusive employment.
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region
- City of Toronto
- York Region
Selection criteria
- Evidence-based approach.
- Focus on priority areas: housing and homelessness or inclusive employment.
- Ability to support communities in Peel Region, Toronto, and/or York Region.
- Contribution to addressing poverty or its root causes.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are communicated later in the process.
Additional information
- Funded organizations are part of a three-year community program funding stream.
- The program is aimed at evidence-based work that addresses poverty in the GTA.
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants Program
What is the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants?
United Way Greater Toronto provides up to $150,000 per program per year, with a median amount of $75,000. The program supports evidence-based initiatives focused on housing and homelessness or inclusive employment in Peel Region, Toronto, and/or York Region.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants program?
To be eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants program, you must:
Evidence-based program or initiative
Focus on housing or employment
Serves poverty-affected communities
What expenses are eligible under United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants?
New evidence-based programs or initiatives focused on housing and homelessness.
New evidence-based programs or initiatives focused on inclusive employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants?
You can contact The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT).
Where is the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants available?
The United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Greater Toronto - Community Program Grants is a Grant and Funding