Each year, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward (HPE) raises money locally through its annual fundraising campaign – driven by individual donors, workplace payroll giving, corporate partners, and special events – and invests those dollars back into programs and services right here at home. Funding decisions are made by trained community volunteers who review applications to ensure donations are directed where they will have the most impact. Funds are raised by the community and allocated by the community.
Applications for the 2025 Community Impact Fund are now open. Local organizations serving Hastings and/or Prince Edward counties are invited to apply for funding to strengthen programs and services that make a meaningful difference in the community.
“We’re seeing that more and more people are turning to United Way-funded agencies for support, and it’s essential that this social infrastructure remains strong so our community can stay safe, healthy, and resilient,” says Kaitlyn Lalonde, Director of Community Impact, United Way HPE. “These are challenging times for everyone, but it’s critical that the most vulnerable members of our community are supported and protected.”
United Way HPE is committed to ensuring that local not-for-profit organizations are well-funded and supported. Agencies that operate within one or more of United Way HPE’s three priority areas and meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
United Way HPE funds programs in three key areas:
- All That Kids Can Be – helping children and youth reach their full potential
- From Poverty to Possibility – reducing barriers to ensure basic needs are met
- Strong Communities – strengthen community by building safe, connected and inclusive communities
Eligibility requirements include but are 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 Edward’s mission, vision and values statements and with UWHPE’s guiding principles and,
- The organization must be a qualified donee under Canada Revenue Agency
Requests for Investment must be completed and submitted by way of an online application by November 28, 2025 at 4 p.m. https://unitedwayhpe.ca/funding/
United Way HPE will host an annual application training session on October 22, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Register by emailing Kaitlyn at klalonde@unitedwayhpe.ca,
