United Way KFLA seeking Applications for Community Investment Fund – Canada
Deadline: 22-Jan-21
The City of Kingston and the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFLA) are seeking applications for its Community Investment Fund to provide grants to programs, projects, or small capital expenditures for non-profit organizations in the community.
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It encourages an innovative, entrepreneurial and collaborative response to local social needs, and applies to initiatives that are more long term in nature. These can include, but are not limited to, pilot projects or new programs which are becoming permanent and require seed funding.
Objectives
Provide organizations and groups with the financial resources to support projects to strengthen community.
Encourage formal and informal partnerships among community sectors.
Encourage efficient/effective methods of delivering projects/programs.
Foster innovation and creativity in addressing the needs of the community.
Support the priorities of United Way’s Community Impact Focus Areas and goal.
Support the priorities of the City of Kingston and the creation of a smart, livable, and leading city as described in the City of Kingston Strategic Plan 2019-2022.
Funding Information
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There is an annual call for applications with a maximum grant amount of $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicant organizations must:
Be a registered not-for-profit and/or charity providing the charitable number (if available) on the application
Be volunteer led and have volunteer involvement in program
Be operating in a non-discriminatory manner as set out in Ontario Human Rights Code
Provide the most recent copy of organization’s financial statements
Sign a United Way and/or City of Kingston agreement, upon approval of application
Recognize the support of the United Way and the City of Kingston, wherever possible
Complete United Way and/or City of Kingston reporting procedures, including a program completion report with statistical data and measurable outcomes for the program
Be in good financial standing with the United Way and/or the Municipality
Be in good standing with the United Way or the Municipality with regard to past Community Investment Fund grant projects (successful completion of projects and have submitted final reports)
Provide proof of having general liability insurance in the amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000)
Have only one application per project. No more than two applications per organization
Have waited two years before applying to this fund if the organization has received a Community Investment Fund grant for two consecutive years prior
Not have been declined for the same project/program twice in previous years
Be encouraged to discuss their needs with United Way or City of Kingston staff to ensure that one application prioritizes the most critical needs
Demonstrate that they are seeking alternate sources of funding on an on-going basis to achieve self sufficiency
Ineligible Applicants:
For-profit organizations or ventures
Non-profit organization sponsoring for-profit organization
Organizations such as service clubs and foundations, that acts as a funding source for other groups
Organizations of political affiliation or supporting political activities
Organizations where the service component is conditional upon participation in the religious activities of the organization
Educational institutions
Organizations that do not provide equal access to services to individuals of diverse cultures or with disabilities, where appropriate and feasible
For more information, visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/funding/