Deadline: 30-May-22
The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD) is now inviting applications for its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Funding Stream.
Focus: Dedicated investment for marginalized communities, because they know that real, tangible barriers to resources and belonging in the communities persist.
United Way is rooted in building strong and inclusive communities. They strive to create opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. However, many of the issues United Way works to address have a disproportionate impact on black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ2+, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities.
They acknowledge that due to systemic factors, some members of the community experience barriers to accessing programs/services and funding to support those programs. This stream will work to support organizations doing work to support marginalized groups and improve equity, diversity and inclusion across the community within United Way’s scope of impact.
Funding Information
- Maximum Funding Request (over the term): $100,000
- Funding Term – Funding under this stream will be distributed between July 1, 2022 – March 31, 2024
Impact Area Funding Information
- All That Kids Can Be
- Healthy People, Thriving Communities
- From Poverty to Possibility
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that are either:
- Led by a marginalized group*. “Led” in this context reflects a collection of decision-makers and influencers that spans the executive leadership, senior and program staff as well as volunteers, including the board (if applicable).
- Collaborate with and involve the marginalized community in their work at a high level. Preference will be given where program staff (if not leadership staff) are members of the community they seek to serve.
- Organizations serving:
- Black and racialized communities
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities]
- Refugees, newcomers and immigrants, including:
- Youth
- Seniors
- those with English as a second language
- Youth (ages 16-24), and in particular:
- Living in rural communities
- Transitional aged youth
- 2SLGBTQ+
- Neurodiverse
- Racialized
- Refugees, newcomers & immigrants
- Women (including cis, trans, non-binary intersex), and in particular:
- Women in crisis
- Single Parents & Caregivers
- Refugees, newcomers and immigrants
- Seniors, and in particular:
- Living in rural communities
- Living with disabilities
- People living with disabilities, and in particular:
- Living in rural communities
- Living with low income
- With hidden disabilities
- Seniors
- People living in rural communities, and in particular:
- 2SLGBTQ+ youth
- Youth
- Seniors
- Refugees, newcomers and immigrants
- Projects that align with the key focus areas and outcomes of United Way, including All That Kids Can Be, Healthy People, Strong Communities and From Poverty to Possibility
Note: due to the limited amount of funding available, only one application per organization will be considered and partial funding may be provided. Fiscal partners may submit up to 2 applications (including their own if applicable).
For more information, visit https://unitedwayguelph.com/apply-for-funding/
