UWCNEO believes in a community where all people are supported and have access to social programs and supports. 

Our targeted investments reflect community conditions and are allocated to where they will have the greatest impact. These targeted investments support frontline programs and services in communities throughout the North East District.

UWCNEO’s funding review process ensures that donor dollars raised to support the Community Fund are invested for maximum impact. All applications are reviewed by a team of local experts that provide recommendations to the Allocations Committee, with final funding approval coming from our local Board of Directors. The number of funded programs and allocated amounts are determined annually by dollars raised in the District.

We partner with organizations across North East Ontario in support of programs that help change lives. 

Our focus is on three key areas:

• Poverty
• Community
• Kids

Funded Partners

Community Investments - Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming 

Community Investments - Districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound 

Community Investments - Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin Island 

Community Response Fund - North East Region Emergency

Community Support Fund through UWCNEO 

New Horizons for Seniors Program through UWCNEO

The Call for Proposals is a two-part process

Step One

Register your statement of intent to apply for funding. Registered charities and qualified donees can complete their statement of intent prior to submitting a funding proposal.

Step Two

Once the statement of intent is received, qualifying organizations will receive login details to submit their full funding application through an online portal. All funding proposals are due by January 14, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.

The process is open to all qualifying organizations that are aligned with the following Community Impact Strategies:

Poverty to Possibility 

Basic Needs

Income Stability

Building Strong Communities

Social and mental health supports and services

Community Engagement

Helping Kids Be All They Can Be

Success in education

Community connection and mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing