United Way Grants and Funding

The United Way distributes grants to agencies through a variety of funding streams.  As the largest non-government funder of social services in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, United Way funding provides support to programs that benefit local residents.

Community Impact Areas:
Funding is disbursed to programs and services that fit within the 3 community impact areas.

• Growing Up Great

• Turning Lives Around

• Belonging to Community 

For a more detailed explanation of each community impact area, please click here.

Application Forms

You will find application forms below.  Adobe Acrobat is required for these. If you need assistance, please call 613-542-2674.
 

• Click on the links for an editable verision of the form, in PDF format. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.
• Once complete, mail applications to 417 Bagot Street, Kingston, ON K7K 3C1 or fax to 613-542-1379
• If you require assistance with these forms, please contact the United Way at 613-542-2674 or email admin@unitedwaykfla.ca

Community Investment Fund

The Community Investment Fund provides stable, ongoing funding to United Way member agencies through an annual review process.  The Agency Tool kit provides guidelines, process, criteria, policies and frequently asked questions.

Information Sections
Agency Information Section
Program Information Section

Outcomes Reporting Sections
Outcomes Reporting Section - Belonging to Community
Outcomes Reporting Section - Turning Lives Around
Outcomes Reporting Section - Growing Up Great 

Financial Schedules
Schedule 1 - Agency Consolidated
Schedule 1A - Budget Notes
Schedule 2 -Agency Consolidated Programs
Schedule 2A - Last Completed Fiscal Year
Schedule 2B - Current Year
Schedule 2C - Budget Proposed Year
Schedule 3 - Agency Reserves, Surplus, Deficit
Schedule 3A - Agency Reserve Questionaire
Schedule 3B - Agency Surplus (Deficit) Questionaire

If you need assistance with the Financial Schedules, please contact the United Way at uway@unitedwaykfla.ca  or call 613-542-2674.

One-Time Grants

One-Time Grants Funding Guidelines

United Way provides grants through the year to community agencies including member and non-member agencies.  There are 3 granting opportunities:

• Community Impact Grants
• Innovation Grants
• Success By 6 Grants

In addition to these grants, the United Way also disburses funding for the City of Kingston and the Homelessness Partnership Strategy. For more information about these topics, please contact 613-542-2674.

1. Community Impact grants
2011 Community Impact Grant Application
Consolidated Financial Schedule
Program/Project Budget

This granting stream encourages an innovative and collaborative response to local social needs. 

• There is one call for applications every year

• The maximum grant amount is $25,000 for member and non-member agencies and $40,000 for partner agencies

• Member, demonstration, non-member and partner agencies are eligible for funding
• Programs, projects and capital items qualify for funding

2. Innovation grants
2011 Innovation Grant Application
Program/Project Budget

These grants are provided to non-member agencies for local projects, programs and services in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.

• Up to $2,500 is given per agency
• Applications are received annually in June
• Only non-member agencies are eligble for funding through this stream

Submission Deadlines: 1st Monday in June

3. Success By 6 Grants
2011 Success By 6 Grant Application
Program/Project Budget

Grants will be made through United Way’s Success By 6 initiative for specific programs, services or projects that address one or more of the initiatives Six Pursuits.

• One-time grants will be awarded once annually, in May

• Funding is provided for programs with preventive approach to issues faced by children ages 0-6 years, their parents and caregivers.

Submission Deadline: 1st Monday in May