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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support

Flexible operating support for local organizations

Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 160,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Local non-profit organizations.
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Overview

This program provides flexible general operating support for organizations in Waterloo Region, with a minimum request of $20,000 and a maximum of $160,000 per application. It supports mission-related priorities and internal capacity, with applications accepted in specific quarterly issue areas.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$160,000
Minimum funding
$20,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure

Eligible candidates

Location
  • 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
Target groups
Nonprofits / charities
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 9

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Local non-profit organizations.
  • Community organizations serving Waterloo Region.
  • Organizations applying for general operating support.
  • Organizations that have received funding at any point since April 1, 2023.

Eligible expenses

  • General operating costs tied to organizational priorities.
  • Costs that support internal systems and overall mission delivery.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Waterloo Region

Activities funded

  • General operating support for an organization’s overall mission.
  • Support for self-identified organizational priorities.
  • Activities that strengthen internal systems.

Selection criteria

  • Applications are evaluated by trained volunteers.
  • Review is intended to be unbiased and simple.
  • Projects must align with the designated quarterly issue area.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
  • Outcomes are communicated about one month later.
  • Successful applicants receive payment at the start of the term.
  • Reporting is due one year after the quarter of funding.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed by trained volunteers from the community.
  • Funding is intended to be flexible and minimally restricted.
  • Organizations may submit one application per quarter.
  • Successful applicants receive funding at the start of the term.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support Program

What is the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support?

This program provides flexible general operating support for organizations in Waterloo Region, with a minimum request of $20,000 and a maximum of $160,000 per application. It supports mission-related priorities and internal capacity, with applications accepted in specific quarterly issue areas.

How much funding can be received?

United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support Funds up to $160,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support program?

To be eligible for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support program, you must: Applications must align with the quarterly issue area. Organizations may submit one application per quarter. Organizations must have received funding at any point since April 1, 2023.

What expenses are eligible under United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support?

General operating costs tied to organizational priorities. Costs that support internal systems and overall mission delivery.

Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support?

You can contact United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries, United Way of Kitchener Waterloo & Area by email at bkamm@uwaywrc.ca or by phone at 519-888-6100 EXT. 209.

Where is the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support available?

The United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?

United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support is a Grant and Funding