Overview
Call Letters of Intent United Way PEI’s Community Fund Jobs in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada at United Way Of Pei
Call for Letters of Intent for United Way PEI’s Community Fund
The United Way of PEI’s mission is to “improve the lives of Islanders and build community”. During the past year, our Island communities have been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our goal this year is to aid recovery efforts and provide support for the most vulnerable in our province.
The funding period is between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2024
The maximum amount of funds for each program/initiative is $30,000/year, for up to 2 years
Organizations may submit up to two Letters of Intent
The grant may be used to support existing and/or new initiatives
Letters of Intent are being accepted until 5:00 pm, Monday July 19, 2021
Letters of Intent should include:
Identify 1 primary contact person and provide their contact information
Confirmation statement that the organization meets the eligibility requirements
A description of the current/proposed initiative, including name, general description, approach/activities, and target population
Explanation of how this initiative aligns with the UW focus areas, grant priorities, goals
United Way of PEI Focus Areas
We will prioritize investing in registered charities that are aligned with our investment priorities:
Poverty – helping to meet the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable people, giving every Islander the opportunity to realize a better future.
Social Inclusion – ensuring PEI becomes a truly equitable, safe, and inclusive place with vibrant communities where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and connection to one another.
Supporting Kids & Youth – giving children and youth the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.
Mental Health – addressing the critical mental health challenges facing our Island, ensuring residents in need can access the mental health and addiction services they need, when and where they need them.
We will focus our efforts on several priority populations:
Children and youth
Indigenous individuals and families
Newcomers to Canada
Individuals living with disabilities
Individuals with limited or no education
Individuals living with mental health and addiction challenges
Members of the 2
SLGBTQ community
Individuals living in or at risk of living in Poverty
Organizational Eligibility Requirements:
The organization must meet all of the following criteria:
The applicant must be a registered charity (with its own CRA number) and/or one of CRA-qualified donees
The applicant must maintain a volunteer board that meets regularly
The applicant must have an Annual General Meeting
The activities proposed by the applicant must benefit residents of PEI
The applicant’s primary focus and mandate must be within the social services sector
The applicant must provide financial statements (e.g. audit or review engagement) that meet the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency
United Way of PEI staff are available to answer questions about the process, focus areas and United Way outcomes.
Behind every changed life is someone like you who made it happen.
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Title: Call Letters of Intent United Way PEI’s Community Fund
Company: United Way Of Pei
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Mental Health, Non-Profit / Outreach), Social Work (Community Health, Mental Health)
