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United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant
Rapid crisis support for local organizations
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
United Way Leeds & Grenville’s Emergency Response Grant provides rapid financial support for registered nonprofits, charitable organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in Leeds & Grenville. It supports direct response, recovery, or mitigation activities during natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other major crises.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct response activities
- Recovery activities
- Mitigation activities
Documents Needed
- Emergency Response Grant Application Form
- Short narrative (max 2 pages)
- Budget/cost estimate
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered nonprofits and charitable organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Government agencies and public institutions
Eligible expenses
- Direct response activities
- Recovery activities
- Mitigation activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Leeds & Grenville
Selection criteria
- Urgency
- Alignment with community priorities
- Organizational capacity
How to apply
- The Emergency Response Grant is opened in consultation with local municipalities and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville when a confirmed emergency occurs.
- Eligible organizations submit the Emergency Response Grant Application Form along with a short narrative (max 2 pages) and budget/cost estimate.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Emergency Grant Committee.
- Most applications are reviewed within 5 business days.
- Applications are evaluated on urgency, alignment with community priorities, and organizational capacity.
- Approved grants are issued quickly by electronic transfer or cheque.
- Recipients must provide a brief final report within 60 days of fund use.
Additional information
- The Emergency Response Grant opens in consultation with local municipalities and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville when a confirmed emergency occurs.
- Applications are reviewed by the Emergency Grant Committee.
- Approved grants are issued quickly by electronic transfer or cheque.
- Recipients must provide a brief final report within 60 days of fund use.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant Program
What is the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant?
United Way Leeds & Grenville’s Emergency Response Grant provides rapid financial support for registered nonprofits, charitable organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in Leeds & Grenville. It supports direct response, recovery, or mitigation activities during natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other major crises.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant program?
To be eligible for the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant program, you must:
Registered nonprofits and charitable organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, and public institutions may apply.
The application must be for direct response, recovery, or mitigation activities.
What expenses are eligible under United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant?
Direct response activities
Recovery activities
Mitigation activities
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant?
You can contact United Way of Leeds and Grenville by email at ed@uwlg.org or by phone at 613-342-8889.
Where is the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant available?
The United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Leeds & Grenville Emergency Response Grant is a Grant and Funding