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United Way Colchester County

Improving lives and building community in Colchester County

Funding Opportunities

If you are a registered charity or non-profit organization in Colchester or Cumberland Counties, United Way can help by funding programs and projects, while providing opportunities for people to improve their lives.

Expression of Interest – Program and Operational Funding

Expression of Interest (EOI) applications for Program and Operational Funding are now open. This is for 2-year funding starting April 1, 2026.

Application period is from Monday, August 11, 9:00 AM – Friday, September 5, 12:00 PM.  

Apply Online 

Submit your EOI for program or operational funding using the links below

Apply For Program Funding
Apply For Operational Funding

Eligible applicants include Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies. If your organization meets the criteria, we invite you to submit your application by Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM. 

Preparing Your Application 

Use these resources to review our requirements and prepare your answers before submitting online. 

Reference Applications (for planning purposes only; all applications must be submitted online)

Reference Only – Program Funding Application (PDF)
Reference Only – Operational Funding Application (PDF)

Funding Resources

Applicant Guide – Program and Operational Funding
Expression of Interest FAQ

Snapshots of our 5 Impact Areas

Housing & Homelessness
Social Inclusion & Access
Education & Employment
Food Security
Wellbeing & Safety

If you have contact questions about the Expression of Interest, please contact: Senior Executive Director, Sue LaPierre at ColchesterCumberland@unitedwaymaritimes.ca


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