Funding Opportunities
United Way’s funding and priority framework focuses on three target areas:
All that Kids Can Be
From Poverty to Possibility
Building Strong Communities
All investments made within our community must align with these target areas and be in accordance with the values, principles, research and goals of our Community Investment framework.
All funding commitments, regardless of timeframe will be subject to the review of:
A community organization’s performance and compliance with our funding agreement
The success of our community campaign; and
The need for the United Way to respond to an emergency situation
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive funding from United Way of Brandon & District your organization must:
Be based and provide service with the Brandon & District area
Operate as a federally registered charitable organization
Have a mission, purpose, programs or activities that align with our focus areas
Agree to work with United Way of Brandon & District to provide program outcome data
Demonstrate a willingness to support UWBD fundraising efforts
Funding Categories
Community Action Grants
Community Action Grants offer one time funding to organizations who are piloting a new project or program, encounter an emergency situation that directly affects programming, or may be completing small capital projects. Please note: this funding is not intended to cover budget deficits or projects/programs that have already taken place.
To apply for a Community Action Grant, contact our office at office@brandonuw.ca or
204-571-8929.
Multi-Year Funding
Multi-year funding may be approved for up to 2 years, depending on program and fund availability
Funding is paid by monthly instalment throughout the span of the term
Lengthy application process
Year-end reports are required for each year of funding to ensure outcomes are being measured and met
Multi Year Application Process
September – Letters of Interest for Funding are submitted to UWBD
September/October– Community Impact Committee reviews letters to ensure programs meet our mandate and focus areas
November/December – Selected applicants are invited to complete a full application for funding
December – Applications for funding are due
January/February – Community Impact Committee reviews applications, budgets, governance and policy documentation
March – Community Impact Committee recommendations go to Board of Directors for approval.
Late March - Notice of funding is provided to agencies and agreements are signed.
April – Funding for program begins
*Note: Funding amounts may be approved but are subject to change pending final annual campaign totals each year.
Letters of Interest for 2022-2024 Funding Submission Deadline: