Deadline: 5-Jul-23
The United Way Peterborough & District is pleased to announce the inaugural request for proposals for the 2023-2024 Women United Fund to support women, girls, and gender-diverse people in the community by providing equitable opportunities for personal growth, economic security, and leadership.
Priorities
- Proposals must demonstrate how the project will support United Way Peterborough & District’s work in the areas of Poverty to Possibility and/or Strong Communities as they relate to gender-based issues. Additionally, United Way Peterborough & District is prioritizing projects related to advancing progress towards diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation.
- Poverty to Possibility
- Poverty is the result of multiple, complex, and often overlapping social issues. Women, girls, and gender-diverse people experiencing poverty may be challenged to meet their basic needs, live independently, and engage in community activities.
- Examples of project outcomes in this area may include improved economic security, increased financial literacy skills, decreased barriers to employment, and sustainable access to essential items.
- Strong Communities
- Strong communities provide the environment necessary for women, girls, and gender-diverse people to achieve their goals and create lasting change in their lives. Strong communities are built on individual and collective assets such as coping strategies and social connections.
- Examples of project outcomes in this area may include increased sense of belonging, improved mental health, increased number of meaningful social connections, and increased leadership opportunities for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
- Poverty to Possibility
Funding Information
- This request for proposals is for one-time funding up to $15,000 to support projects taking place between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- The lead agency for the application must:
- Be a provincially incorporated, registered charity;
- Operate, and/or provide direct service, within the City and/or County of Peterborough;
- Have been in operation for a minimum of two (2) years;
- Undertake an annual financial audit and demonstrate sound financial management practices.
- All eligible agencies may apply – organizations are not required to be currently funded by United Way Peterborough & District.
- Newly developed projects are also eligible.
- Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate a strong connection to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or reconciliation progress in the community. Examples of this could include:
- Agencies self-identifying as being led by equity-deserving groups.
- Demonstrating that input from people with lived experience has been/will be incorporated in the design and/or implementation of this project.
- Outlining accessibility plans to reduce barriers to participation for the intended population.
- Projects that advance progress and/or understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and/or reconciliation within their organization or community.
For more information, visit United Way Peterborough & District.