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Women United Community Action Grants
Housing funding to speed up new home development
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : April 17, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Housing Accelerator Fund supports Mississippi Mills with $3,315,592.80 over three years to increase housing supply. It funds initiatives such as planning and zoning updates, permit-process improvements, land strategies, and affordable housing measures.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : April 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives to increase housing supply
- Planning and zoning updates for housing development
- Permit and application process streamlining
- Affordable housing and land redevelopment measures
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Letter notice
- Supporting planning or by-law documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Registered nonprofit organizations
- First Nations Bands designated as qualified donees
- Community groups and residents' associations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and ventures
- Hospitals or medical treatment programs
- Educational institutions and school-related organizations
- Faith-based organizations requiring religious adherence or promotion
- Political parties
- Fundraising organizations and service clubs primarily raising funds for others
- Organizations whose policies or practices contravene the Ontario Human Rights Code
Eligible expenses
- Costs to implement the approved housing action plan
- Costs related to planning, zoning, and permit-process improvements
- Costs related to land-use and affordable housing initiatives
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Election campaign events
- Fundraising activities
- Office administration costs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Existing or ongoing programs and services
- Capital equipment, construction, and facility development costs
- Wage subsidies for program participants
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississippi Mills, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Focus on supporting, empowering, or engaging women and young women in vulnerable East Ontario communities.
- Demonstrated neighborhood involvement, collaboration, and resident participation.
- Clear and specific budget details.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the portal
- Go to the Women United application portal.
- Use an existing organizational account if one is already set up.
- Step 2: Request account setup if needed
- New organizational applicants must email the program team to set up an account.
- Account administrators can add team members to the organization.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Select the Women United program in the portal.
- Fill out the required application sections.
- Add team members so they can access and edit the application.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Review the application before sending it.
- Click the submit button in the portal to complete the process.
- Submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Women United members decide which projects receive funding.
- Approved applicants may need a sponsorship agreement if they are not registered charities.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted through the Survey Monkey Apply portal.
- New organizational applicants may need their account set up by email.
- Organizations already funded by United Way East Ontario since July 2022 may already have an account.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult UWEO staff and the sponsoring organization before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women United Community Action Grants Program
What is the Women United Community Action Grants?
The Housing Accelerator Fund supports Mississippi Mills with $3,315,592.80 over three years to increase housing supply. It funds initiatives such as planning and zoning updates, permit-process improvements, land strategies, and affordable housing measures.
How much funding can be received?
Women United Community Action Grants Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Women United Community Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the Women United Community Action Grants program, you must:
Registered charity, nonprofit, or qualified First Nations Band
Based in Eastern Ontario
Volunteer board and AGM required
What expenses are eligible under Women United Community Action Grants?
Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives to increase housing supply
Planning and zoning updates for housing development
Permit and application process streamlining
Affordable housing and land redevelopment measures
Who can I contact for more information about the Women United Community Action Grants?
You can contact Municipality of Mississippi Mills by email at agencyinfo@unitedwayeo.ca or by phone at 613-683-3861.
Where is the Women United Community Action Grants available?
The Women United Community Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.