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United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants

Neighbourhood funding for South Markham community priorities

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
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Residents
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Overview

South Markham Community Action Grants support neighbourhood-focused initiatives in South Markham through resident/grassroots and agency/collaborative streams. Eligible projects advance one or more community priorities through activities such as employment and economic stability, housing stability, community safety and violence prevention, vibrant spaces, or mental health and well-being.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$100,000
Minimum funding
$5,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Train or support volunteers
  • 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
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

South Markham 2026 round now open

The South Markham Community Action Grants page now shows the 2026 round as open, with updated deadlines, funding ranges, and application instructions.

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The South Markham Community Action Grants page now shows the 2026 round as open and adds updated round information, including that this is the second of three rounds of funding. The Resident/Grassroots Group Stream now shows grants from $5,000 to $20,000 with all projects due by August 31, 2027, and the Agency/Collaborative Stream now shows $25,000 to $75,000 for individual agency projects and $50,000 to $100,000 for collaborative projects, with all projects due by May 31, 2028. The page also now states that the total funds available in this phase are up to $400,000 and that agencies must request access to the SMA grant application portal before 5 pm on September 4, 2026 by email to CAG@uwgt.org. It also adds updated guidance documents and application forms for Resident/Grassroots Groups and Agency/Collaborative applicants, plus a note that applicants may re-apply in future rounds if they are not funded in Fall 2026.

Official source: unitedwaygt.org
July 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Residents
  • Grassroots groups
  • Local agencies
  • Collaborative groups of agencies
  • Service providers and organizations engaged in broader collaboration in the South Markham community

Eligible expenses

  • Direct project expenses and supplies
  • Outreach costs, including promotion, advertising, and communications
  • Food for participants
  • Event space rental costs, permits or approval fees, and 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

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Partisan political activities, including the direct or indirect promotion of a political candidate or party
  • Religious activities, except for Indigenous cultural and/or spiritual activities
  • Gift cards or honoraria for project leaders or participants in total of more than 50% of the requested budget
  • Major capital costs, including building construction, retrofitting, expansion, and large-scale appliance or vehicle purchases
  • Fines and penalties, alcoholic beverages, membership fees in clubs and organizations, maintaining existing services, fundraising activities, and costs related to activities or purchases before the CAG contract start date

Eligible geographic areas

  • South Markham
  • Woodbine Avenue (west), Highway 7 (north), Steeles Avenue (south), McCowan Rd (north-east), and Markham Road (south-east)

Activities funded

  • Neighbourhood-focused initiatives that advance community-informed priorities and actions
  • Projects focused on one or more of the five Grant Focus Areas: Employment & Economic Stability, Housing Stability, Community Safety & Violence Prevention, Vibrant Spaces, and Mental Health & Well-Being
  • Projects taking place within the South Markham neighbourhood

How to apply

  • Agencies must request access to SurveyMonkey Apply by emailing CAG@uwgt.org with the subject line South Markham CAG – SMA Set Up by Friday September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • Resident/Grassroots Group applicants can download the application from the United Way website or request it by emailing CAG@uwgt.org.
  • Applicants must complete the application in Microsoft Word format or through SurveyMonkey Apply, depending on the stream.
  • Applications must be submitted by email to CAG@uwgt.org for the Resident/Grassroots Group stream or through SurveyMonkey Apply for the Agency/Collaborative stream by Friday September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Documents Needed

  • Resident/Grassroots Group Grant Guidelines
  • Resident/Grassroots Group Application Form
  • Agency/Collaborative Grant Guidelines
  • 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
  • Priority will be given to projects that align with actions in local plans, demonstrate engagement with local residents and partners, and centre priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, or structurally disadvantaged groups

Processing and Agreement

  • Agencies must first contact United Way Greater Toronto to confirm eligibility before accessing SurveyMonkey Apply.
  • Eligible agencies will be granted access to the online application portal.
  • The Review Committee will provide the slate of recommended projects to UWGT for final approval.
  • Successful grantees will be confirmed by November 2026.
  • Grantees are expected to submit an interim and a final report and may need to participate in evaluation processes developed by funders or tables connected to the South Markham Community Action Plan.

Additional information

  • Applications opened on Monday May 25th, 2026.
  • For Agency/Collaborative Grants, requests for SurveyMonkey Apply access must be received by Friday September 4th at 5:00 PM.
  • The application deadline is Friday September 11th at 5:00 PM.
  • Applicants will be notified at the end of November 2026.

Contacts

CAG@uwgt.org

Official sources

South Markham Community Action Grants

Program guide

South Markham Community Action Grants 2026 GuidelinesSouth Markham Community Action Grants 2026 Guidelines Resident/Grassroots Groups Stream

Application form

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

Supporting document

South MarkhamSouth Markham Community Action Grants Information Session
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Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants Program

What is the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants?

South Markham Community Action Grants support neighbourhood-focused initiatives in South Markham through resident/grassroots and agency/collaborative streams. Eligible projects advance one or more community priorities through activities such as employment and economic stability, housing stability, community safety and violence prevention, vibrant spaces, or mental health and well-being.

How much funding can be received?

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

Who is eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants program?

To be eligible for the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants program, you must: The project must be based in South Markham. Resident/grassroots group projects must include at least 5 resident leaders and 2 primary leads. Agency/collaborative projects must be led by a local agency or collaborative.

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

Direct project expenses and supplies Outreach costs, including promotion, advertising, and communications Food for participants Event space rental costs, permits or approval fees, and 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

Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham 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 - South Markham Community Action Grants available?

The United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

United Way Greater Toronto - South Markham Community Action Grants is a Grant and Funding