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Funding Opportunities
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General criteria for receiving United Way funding
In order to be eligible to receive United Way funding, the applying agency must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- provide services to Guelph, and/or Wellington County, and/or Dufferin County;
- be a registered charity and incorporated;
- have a volunteer board of directors;
- release audited financial statements each year;
- be non-partisan; and
- be in operation for at least one (1) year.
Current Funding Opportunities
United Way is currently seeking applications for one-year funding to support programs in Orangeville and Dufferin County.
All applications are due February 16, 2012.
One-Year Program Funding, Dufferin
Purpose:
- To provide short-term funds to support a program that responds to a critical community need and is facing a financial situation which could lead to a reduction in service.
Eligibility:
- Programs must meet basic eligibility criteria as outlined above.
- Programs must provide a social service that falls within one of United Way's priority funding areas:
- providing basic needs
- creating a better community
- reaching children & youth
- reaching individuals & families
- promoting health & independent living
- providing support for seniors
- Programs must respond to a critical community need that:
- is NOT currently not being adequately addressed by any other local program or service; and
- if not continued, has the potential to negatively impact the well-being of people living in our community.
- Programs must demonstrate that they currently face a financial situation that could result in a loss of service.
Assessment Criteria:
- Negative impacts are highly likely as a result of the sudden loss or interruption of the program or service.
- Poor resource management or planning was not a factor in the current financial situation.
- The agency’s board of directors has demonstrated support for the request for funding.
- A clear and realistic plan is in place to move forward with the program after United Way funds have been expended.
- United Way funding is needed to provide clients with uninterrupted access to the program.
Terms:
- Limited funding is available for a one-year term, from April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013.
- Funding may only be used to support the goals of a discrete program.
- Agencies must agree to the terms outlined in the Agency Inclusion Agreement.
Applications:
- Application Forms and Supporting Documents for 2012 Dufferin Funding:
- Those considering applying are encouraged to contact United Way before submitting a request to ensure their program is eligible for funding.
Brenda Doner, Social Planning Director, United Way
519-821-0571 ext. 34 -- brendad@unitedwayguelph.com
- Applications are due February 16, 2012.