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United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants

Support for neighbourhood-focused initiatives in Cooksville

Offered by
The United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT)
Official source: unitedwaygt.org

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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Residents
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Overview

Cooksville Community Action Grants support neighbourhood-focused initiatives in Cooksville through resident, grassroots, agency, and collaborative streams, with requests ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for resident projects and from $25,000 to $100,000 for agency and collaborative projects. Eligible activities include employment and economic stability, housing stability, vibrant spaces, and health and well-being initiatives.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$100,000
Minimum funding
$5,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Mississauga
  • 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
Economic, Social and Community Development
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Cooksville grants page updated

The Cooksville Community Action Grants page now shows a new application window and deadline, updated area eligibility details, and revised contact and support information.

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The Cooksville Community Action Grants page now shows a new application window and submission deadline, along with updated guidance on who may apply in the Cooksville area and the grant-area boundaries. Application support information has also changed, with updated office hours, a training registration link, and the dedicated contact email CAG@uwgt.org.

Official source: unitedwaygt.org
August 10, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Residents
  • Grassroots groups
  • Registered charitable organizations
  • Incorporated non-profit organizations
  • Collaboratives or groups of two or more agencies

Eligible expenses

  • Direct project expenses and supplies
  • Honoraria for volunteers, resident leaders, facilitators, speakers, and performers
  • Outreach costs, including promotion, advertising, communications, and flyers
  • Food for participants, event space rental, permits or approval fees, online platform fees, training or capacity building costs, staffing costs, evaluation and report creation costs, minor capital costs, and other participant or volunteer barrier reduction costs
  • Trustee administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Partisan political activities, including direct or indirect promotion of a political candidate or party
  • Religious activities, except for Indigenous cultural and/or spiritual activities
  • Major capital costs such as building construction, retrofitting, expansion, large-scale appliance purchases, or vehicle purchases
  • Fines and penalties, alcoholic beverages, membership fees in clubs and organizations, maintaining existing services, and fundraising activities
  • Costs related to activities or purchases before the CAG contract start date

Eligible geographic areas

  • Cooksville neighbourhood boundaries: Mavis Road (west), Burnhamthorpe Road West (north), Hurontario Street and Cawthra Road (east), and the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to the south.

Activities funded

  • Neighbourhood-focused initiatives that advance community-informed priorities and actions in Cooksville.
  • Projects focused on Employment and Economic Stability, Housing Stability, Vibrant Spaces, or Health and Well-being.
  • Resident-led projects.
  • Agency-led or collaborative projects.

How to apply

  • Resident/Grassroots Group applications are available in a downloadable Microsoft Word format on United Way website and can be completed by computer or by hand.
  • Resident/Grassroots Group applications must be submitted electronically to CAG@uwgt.org with subject line Cooksville CAG Application by 5pm on September 11, 2026.
  • Agencies must first contact United Way Greater Toronto at CAG@uwgt.org to confirm eligibility and request access to SurveyMonkey Apply.
  • Requests for SMA access must be submitted by 5 pm on September 4, 2026 with the subject line Cooksville CAG – SMA Set Up, and all applications must be completed and submitted through SurveyMonkey Apply by 5:00 pm on September 11, 2026.

Documents Needed

  • Resident/Grassroots Group Grants Guidelines
  • Resident/Grassroots Group Application Form
  • Agency/Collaborative Grants Guidelines
  • Agency/Collaborative Application
  • Collaborative Agreement Template (if required and applicable)

Selection criteria

  • A clear and compelling case grounded in a demonstrated community need or opportunity.
  • Capacity to carry out project and community building activities.
  • Meaningful opportunities for resident leadership and participation.
  • Alignment with the relevant Grant Focus Areas.
  • Clear benefits for structurally disadvantaged individuals or groups in Cooksville.
  • A project design informed by strong knowledge of the community.
  • Well-defined impact indicators supported by a solid evaluation plan.
  • A workplan that aligns with project objectives.
  • A justified, itemized budget with clear eligible costs or estimates.
  • Priority will be given to projects that align with actions in local plans, demonstrate engagement or connection with local residents, partners, and networks, show support from diverse residents, grassroots groups, and agencies, connect to emerging or ongoing neighbourhood development and community building opportunities, and centre priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, or structurally disadvantaged groups, and embed principles of Indigenous reconciliation, anti-Black racism, and equity.

Processing and Agreement

  • The Review Committee for Round 2 CAG will be led by United Way Greater Toronto and comprised of up to ten (10) members with a minimum of five Cooksville residents as well as other key stakeholders.
  • The Review Committee members will provide the slate of recommended projects to UWGT for final approval.
  • Successful grantees will be confirmed by November 2026.
  • Successful projects can expect to commence funded activities from January 2027.
  • Grantees are expected to submit an interim and a final report highlighting project or initiative results.

Contacts

CAG@uwgt.org

Official sources

Cooksville Community Action Grants

Program guide

Cooksville Community Action Grants 2026 GuidelinesCooksville Community Action Grants 2026 Guidelines Resident/Grassroots Groups Stream

Application form

Collaborative Agreement Sample TemplateCooksville Community Action Grants 2026 Resident/Grassroots Groups Application Form

Supporting document

Cooksville Community Action Grants Information Session
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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 in Cooksville through resident, grassroots, agency, and collaborative streams, with requests ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for resident projects and from $25,000 to $100,000 for agency and collaborative projects. Eligible activities include employment and economic stability, housing stability, vibrant spaces, and health and well-being initiatives.

How much funding can be received?

United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

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: Projects must take place within Cooksville boundaries. Resident/grassroots projects must have at least 5 resident leaders, including 2 primary leads. Agency lead applicants must be registered charitable organizations or incorporated non-profit organizations for a minimum of 2 years.

What expenses are eligible under United Way Greater Toronto - Cooksville Community Action Grants?

Direct project expenses and supplies Honoraria for volunteers, resident leaders, facilitators, speakers, and performers Outreach costs, including promotion, advertising, communications, and flyers Food for participants, event space rental, permits or approval fees, online platform fees, training or capacity building costs, staffing costs, evaluation and report creation costs, minor capital costs, and other participant or volunteer barrier reduction costs Trustee administrative costs

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