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United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants
Funding for specific community programs and projects
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 160,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of $20,000 to $160,000 per application for specific organizational programs or projects. It supports new or existing initiatives aligned with the quarterly issue areas, including affordable housing, children and youth, mental health, food insecurity, and other community priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
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
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Women & girls
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specific organizational programs or projects.
- New or existing community initiatives.
- Initiatives aligned with the quarterly issue areas.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local non-profit organizations
- Organizations delivering community programs and services
- Collaborative groups of organizations
- Organizations that have received funding at any point since April 1st 2023
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the quarterly issue area.
- Fit with the program’s community priorities.
- Relevance of the proposed program or project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the quarterly issue area and application window
- Check the focus area for the quarter.
- Confirm the application dates for that period.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Develop the program or project proposal.
- Make sure it matches the selected issue area.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application during the open quarterly window.
- If applying collaboratively, contact staff before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the quarterly deadline.
- Outcomes are communicated about one month after the deadline.
- Successful applicants receive funding at the start of the term.
- Reporting is due one year later, based on the quarter funded.
Additional information
- Applications are organized by quarterly issue areas.
- Organizations may submit one application per quarter.
- Collaborative applications are allowed with prior contact to staff.
- Successful applicants receive funding at the start of the term.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants Program
What is the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants?
This program provides funding of $20,000 to $160,000 per application for specific organizational programs or projects. It supports new or existing initiatives aligned with the quarterly issue areas, including affordable housing, children and youth, mental health, food insecurity, and other community priorities.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants Funds up to $160,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants program, you must:
Local non-profit organizations
Organizations that have received funding at any point since April 1st 2023
Specific program or project applications aligned with the quarterly issue area
What expenses are eligible under United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants?
Specific organizational programs or projects.
New or existing community initiatives.
Initiatives aligned with the quarterly issue areas.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants?
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 - Program/Project Grants available?
The United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Waterloo Region Communities - Community Impact Fund - Program/Project Grants is a Grant and Funding