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United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)
Funding for collaboration and capacity-building projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports collaboration projects and organizational capacity-building for eligible community organizations in Hastings County and Prince Edward County. Maximum funding is $10,000 for collaboration projects and $6,500 for organizational capacity projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaboration between two or more community-based organizations
- Shared services and program collaboration
- Mergers and shared operational supports
- Capacity-building and organizational effectiveness initiatives
- Recruitment, training, and retention support for staff, volunteers, and boards
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Pre-qualification information
- Budget showing all revenue and expenses
- Audited annual financial statements or review engagement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit charitable organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Organizations serving Hastings County and/or Prince Edward County
- Teams of two or more organizations applying jointly for collaboration funding
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations primarily political in nature
- Foundations, unions, and professional associations
- Primarily fundraising organizations
- Educational institutions, hospitals, and medical treatment programs
Eligible expenses
- Consultant, mentor, and facilitator fees
- Training materials and resources
- Meeting expenses for staff, board, or volunteers
- Travel and accommodation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit organizations
- Programs advancing religion in United Way-funded services
- Primarily political organizations
- Foundations, unions, professional associations, and primarily fundraising organizations
- Arts, medical research, hospitals, medical treatment programs, and educational institutions
- Major capital equipment, new buildings, renovations, and unrelated office equipment or furniture
Eligible geographic areas
- Hastings County
- Prince Edward County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission to determine whether the project can be funded.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even if an application meets the eligibility guidelines.
- The program may be oversubscribed, so not all requests can be approved.
Additional information
- Applicants must complete a pre-qualification as part of the online application.
- Agencies may apply only once per year within either granting stream.
- An organization that applies for the Organizational Capacity Grant may still be listed as a partner on a Collaboration Grant application.
- Applications remain open until all available funds are allocated.
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)?
This program supports collaboration projects and organizational capacity-building for eligible community organizations in Hastings County and Prince Edward County. Maximum funding is $10,000 for collaboration projects and $6,500 for organizational capacity projects.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) program?
To be eligible for the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) program, you must:
Serves Hastings County and/or Prince Edward County
Volunteer board governance
Qualified CRA donee
What expenses are eligible under United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)?
Collaboration between two or more community-based organizations
Shared services and program collaboration
Mergers and shared operational supports
Capacity-building and organizational effectiveness initiatives
Recruitment, training, and retention support for staff, volunteers, and boards
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration)?
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Where is the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) available?
The United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Inc. - Innovation Fund - Small Grants (Organizational Capacity and Collaboration) is a Grant and Funding