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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support
Flexible operating support for local organizations
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 160,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- All industries
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General operating support for an organization’s overall mission.
- Support for self-identified organizational priorities.
- Activities that strengthen internal systems.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local non-profit organizations.
- Community organizations serving Waterloo Region.
- Organizations applying for general operating support.
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs tied to organizational priorities.
- Costs that support internal systems and overall mission delivery.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
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.
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:
Must align with the quarterly issue area.
One application per quarter.
One funded application per year.
What expenses are eligible under United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - General Operating Support?
General operating support for an organization’s overall mission.
Support for self-identified organizational priorities.
Activities that strengthen internal systems.
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.
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