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United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants
Funding for Cooksville community-led initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Cooksville Community Action Grants support neighbourhood-focused initiatives that advance community-informed priorities in Cooksville. Funding is available for resident-led and agency or collaborative projects focused on employment, housing stability, vibrant spaces, and health and well-being.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Mississauga
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Neighbourhood-focused community action initiatives in Cooksville.
- Projects advancing employment and economic stability, housing stability, vibrant spaces, or health and well-being.
- Resident-led projects.
- Agency-led or collaborative projects.
Documents Needed
- Survey Monkey application form
- Information requested through the CAG@uwgt.org application setup process
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents
- Grassroots groups
- Local agencies
- Collaborative groups of agencies or partners
Eligible geographic areas
- Cooksville, within the boundaries of Mavis Road to the west, the CP Railway tracks to the north, Cawthra Road to the east, and QEW to the south.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with community-informed priorities and local plans.
- Ability to advance one or more of the stated priority areas.
- Potential to strengthen social cohesion and local relationships.
- Ability to mobilize resources and collaborative action.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request application access
- Contact CAG@uwgt.org to request access to the Survey Monkey application.
- Use the subject line “Cooksville CAG – SMA SetUp”.
- Make the request by Sept. 5.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Survey Monkey application once access is provided.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application through Survey Monkey before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are expected to receive an update by mid-November.
- Future round details will be communicated later in 2026.
Additional information
- Three rounds of funding calls are planned between 2025 and 2027.
- Round 1 includes two funding streams.
- Round 1 applications are now closed.
- Future Round 2 information will be shared later in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants Program
What is the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants?
Cooksville Community Action Grants support neighbourhood-focused initiatives that advance community-informed priorities in Cooksville. Funding is available for resident-led and agency or collaborative projects focused on employment, housing stability, vibrant spaces, and health and well-being.
Who is eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants program, you must:
Project must operate in Cooksville.
Must align with local community priorities.
Must fit an eligible funding stream.
What expenses are eligible under United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants?
Neighbourhood-focused community action initiatives in Cooksville.
Projects advancing employment and economic stability, housing stability, vibrant spaces, or health and well-being.
Resident-led projects.
Agency-led or collaborative projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants?
You can contact The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT) by email at CAG@uwgt.org.
Where is the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants available?
The United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants?
United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants is funded by The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)