United Way Hastings & Prince Edward (HPE) announces the opening of its application process for funding, offering local organizations the opportunity to apply for financial support to advance their community initiatives. Made possible through United Way HPE’s annual fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $2.25 million this year, these funds will support essential programs and services across the region.
“With the rising cost of living and the daily challenges facing our communities, United Way HPE is committed to supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact,” says Kaitlyn Lalonde, Director of Community Impact, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. “We know the pressures are increasing, and our community is in need now more than ever. The Community Impact Fund aims to empower organizations addressing the urgent needs of today while also helping our community envision a brighter future,” shared Lalonde.
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward has three priority areas; All that Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Strong Communities. They are inviting applications from charitable organizations who provide programs to residents of Hastings & Prince Edward within one or more of the three priority areas.
Eligibility for United Way HPE funding includes, but is not limited to the following:
- The agency must align with United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Community Impact Strategy and,
- The organization provides services to residents of Hastings County and/or Prince Edward County and,
- A volunteer board of directors governs the agency and,
- The agency provides audited annual financial statements (or a review engagement) and,
- The agency is sustainable, stable, and strong and,
- The organization complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code in its service delivery, employment practices and volunteer board leadership and,
- The organization aligns with United Way Hastings & Prince Edwards mission, vision and values statements and with UWHPE’s guiding principles and,
- The organization must be a qualified donee under Canada Revenue Agency
“All applications will be evaluated by a Citizen Review Committee comprised of community volunteers who will make funding recommendations to the United Way HPE Board of Directors,” Lalonde explains.
Requests for Investment must be completed and submitted by way of an online application by November 29, 2024, 4 p.m. https://unitedwayhpe.ca/funding/
Agencies are welcome to participate virtually in application training on October 23, 2024, 3 p.m. Register for this by emailing Kaitlyn.
