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No Youth in Action grants or New Initiative grants will be issued in 2024

 

United Way Perth-Huron strives to create real, lasting change to improve the quality of life in our communities. United Way identifies, understands and addresses the root causes of social issues; brings together research, experts and resources; initiates and invests in effective programs and services; and builds capacity in the non-profit sector.

We believe the root of all action for change is the ability to see and feel ourselves in the situations of others. We believe all people and all communities have the potential to overcome challenges. We treat people with dignity, fairness and equality. We make decisions based on the needs and expectations of our community and we believe it is imperative to measure and communicate our impact.  Together with our partners, United Way Perth-Huron is committed to social change in our community by leading evidence based activities and initiatives.

 

Funding Eligibility

For more details on funding eligibility, please see UWPH’s Community Impact & Investment Plan.

As part of the Community Impact Funding model, UWPH gives everyone in our community an equal opportunity to submit funding requests.  At present, UWPH is limited by the Income Tax Act to only fund registered charities and qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.   However, if an applicant does not meet this criteria, they could receive funding from UWPH if they:
     a. enter into a formal sponsorship agreement with an organization that meets this criteria and other eligibility requirements; or,
     b. enter into an Agent Agreement with UWPH for non-qualified donees .

If you don’t think your project is eligible for funding, please call Leah Kennedy (Manager Community Impact) at 519-271-7730 ext. 225 to discuss.

 

Investment Streams

 

CLOSED – The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest for 2023-2026 Impact Funding was Friday, April 15, 2022.

Impact Funding is intended for ongoing programs that are part of the organization’s over-arching structure and mission. The intent of offering multi-year funding is to provide increased financial stability for applicants and a greater capacity to measure outcomes achieved. The multi-year funding model promotes sustainability of services for the community by allowing organizations to concentrate more on program design, delivery and evaluation. Additionally, multi-year funding encourages longer-term planning, evaluation of impact and efficiency for both organizations and UWPH. It may also enable organizations to better leverage their positions for additional funding elsewhere. Multi-year funding facilitates efficient and effective use of staff/volunteer/organization time during the allocation process and enables both organizations and UWPH to engage in longer-term planning and outcomes measurement.

Details

  • More details are included in the Impact Funding Guidelines.
  • Impact funding applications will be only considered every three years. 
  • The year after applications are received will be considered the first year of the funding cycle.
  • This application is for funding starting April 1, 2023.  Funding years for this application cycle are:     Year 1 – April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
         Year 2 – April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
         Year 3 – April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026


Application Process
Now Closed for 2023-2026 Impact Funding

 

CLOSED – The deadline to Submit an Expressions of Interest for 2023-2024 grants was Friday, November 4, 2022.  

UWPH recognizes that encouraging new approaches and innovations in community services and programs are important. The New Initiative Grant funding stream was created to respond to:

  • Emerging needs.
  • Test and evaluate new models of service.
  • Support collaborative partnerships or smaller-scale projects.
  • Assist in the pilot of new projects.

Details

  • New Initiative Grants provide funding for one year, up to $20,000
  • This application is for funding starting April 1, 2023
  • Requests should not duplicate existing services
  • Organizations, programs and program costs must meet eligibility criteria (as outlined in the Community Impact & Investment Plan)
  • There is no guarantee of future funding beyond the initial NI Grant.
  • Applicants are welcome to submit multiple applications. Please note that a separate Expression of Interest should be completed for each initiative being applied for.

    Please contact Leah Kennedy (Manager Community Impact) at lkennedy@perthhuron.unitedway.ca with questions.


Application Process

  • The New Initiative Grant application is in two parts;
    1. Expression of Interest (EOI)
      The EOI is used to assess whether your initiative is eligible for UWPH funding. The deadline for the EOI is Friday, November 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm.  Applicants will receive an email notification within 1 week of the EOI submission regarding whether the EOI was approved or declined or further clarification is required.

    2. Full Applications 
      Access to the full New Initiative Grant application will be provided if the EOI is approved.  The deadline for the full application is Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

  • For organizations that have applied for funding before, please login to your account and click on Apply in the menu bar.
  • For organizations that have not applied for UWPH funding before, please contact Megan Partridge (Director Governance & Community Impact) at mpartridge@perthhuron.unitedway.ca or 519-271-7730 x 225 for support with setting up an account.
    Additional funding details can be viewed in the UWPH’s Community Impact & Investment Plan.
  • UWPH is committed to supporting applicants throughout the application process. For help with the application process, questions about eligibility for funding, etc. please contact Leah Kennedy (Manager Community Impact) at lkennedy@perthhuron.unitedway.ca or 519-271-7730 x 225.

 

 

2023-2024 grant applications are now closed. 

Youth in Action Grants are a one-time grant opportunity of up to $1,000 for programs that are youth-led and offer creative ideas to address youth community issues in Perth and Huron Counties.

Youth and/or groups of youth between the ages of 14 and 24 are invited to submit an application in partnership with an adult trustee (25+). These funds support youth-led projects that positively benefit the participants’ communities and support youth development.

Please note that Youth in Action Grants do not have to meet the same eligibility requirements as the other investment streams and no EOI will be required.

How to apply:

For any questions or for guidance in developing your project, please contact Will Wellington at wwellington@perthhuron.unitedway.ca or 519-271-7730

Download the details page

Download the application form

Read an example of a successful application

Read about previous projects:

2022-2023 Youth in Action Grants

2021-2022 Youth in Action Grants

 

Community Impact & Allocations Related Policies

 

If you have any questions about applying, please contact Leah Kennedy (Manager Community Impact) at 519-271-7730 ext. 225 or via email at lkennedy@perthhuron.unitedway.ca

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