Deadline: 17-Jul-24
The United Way Peterborough & District is pleased to announce the second call for funding proposals through the Women United Fund.
The 2024-2025 Women United Fund has been made possible by donors contributing to the campaign.
Priorities
- The Women United Fund prioritizes initiatives that support women, girls, and gender-diverse people in the community by providing equitable opportunities for personal growth, economic security, and leadership. 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, 2024 and August 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- The lead agency for the application must:
- Operate, and/or provide direct service, within the City and/or County of Peterborough
- New this year: United Way Peterborough & District is now able to fund non-qualified donees (NDQs) in addition to registered charities. NDQs include non-profits without charitable status, collectives, Indigenous bands, grassroots organizations, and more.
- If you are applying on behalf of a NDQ, please contact for eligibility/application requirements before submitting an application.
- If you are applying on behalf of a registered charity, please provide your charitable number in your application. Additional information about charitable status may be requested at the discretion of United Way Peterborough & District if required during the review process.
- All eligible organizations may apply – organizations are not required to be currently funded by United Way Peterborough & District
- Projects may be enhancements/adaptations/expansions of existing programs, as long as the outcomes are related to the priorities of the Women United Fund and there is a justification of why this funding is needed to support the proposed outcomes
- 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.
