Partner Agencies
For more information, contact agencyinfo@unitedwayeo.ca.
United Way East Ontario is committed to making change happen in our community by working with, and investing in, our partners across the region. Non-profit organizations that demonstrate results and are aligned to our strategic priorities are invited to submit an application through our annual Call for Proposals (CFP) process.
2026 Call for Proposals
The application period will open January 13, 2026, and close February 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
We are accepting proposals that align with our three Focus Areas:
- Poverty to Possibility
- All That Kids Can Be
- Healthy People, Strong Communities
Comprehensive information and guidance for the application process can be accessed here. Please review the guidelines carefully to ensure your proposal aligns with our Focus Areas.
All applications must be submitted through the Agency Portal by the deadline stated.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Funding decisions will be communicated to applicants by May 1, 2026.
Note: If your organization has an existing account, an account administrator must add you to their team using the “Manage Organization” button.
If your organization does not have an existing account, please contact agencyinfo@unitedwayeo.ca.
We appreciate the important work your agency does to make a positive impact in our community, and we look forward to receiving your proposals.
Important Dates and Deadlines
ACTIVITY | DATE/TIMELINE |
|---|---|
December 9, 2025 (EN) December 11, 2025 (FR) | |
CFP Launch and Deadline | January 13, 2026 – February 23, 2026 |
Info Session: Application and Performance Measurement 101 | January 14, 2026 (EN) January 15, 2026 (FR) |
Assessment Review | February 24 – April 25, 2026 |
Corporate Oversight Committee – Presentation of Recommendations for approval | TBD |
Notification to Agencies | By May 1, 2026 |
Funding cycle begins | July 1, 2026 |
Call for Proposal Guidebooks
The updated guidebooks for the 2024 Call for Proposals are now available below:
2026 Call for Proposals Information Sessions
We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Call for Proposals process by United Way East Ontario, set to take place in January 2026. Non-profit organizations in Ottawa, Renfrew County, Lanark County, and the United Counties of Prescott & Russell are invited to attend one of United Way East Ontario’s upcoming information sessions offered on December 9th and 11th, 2025.
Information Session Details:
- English Session: December 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. // Register now
- French Session: December 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. // Register now
Who Can Apply?
As of the 2025 Call for Proposals, non-profit organizations who are not registered charities may apply for funding directly from UWEO and do not require a sponsor if they meet the other criteria. Non-profits which are not a registered charity may only receive a maximum of $50,000 annually. If a non-profit’s funding from UWEO is larger than $50,000 annually, a charitable sponsor will be required.
Our Focus Areas:
We welcome submissions from programs that align with United Way East Ontario’s key focus areas: From Poverty to Possibility, All That Kids Can Be, and Healthy People, Strong Communities. More information about these focus areas and our previous work can be found in our Annual Report.
What to Expect:
During this information session, our presenters will cover important details about the Call for Proposals process, including:
- The Call for Proposals process
- Timeline for submissions and notifications
- Eligibility criteria
- Reporting requirements for successful applications
- Best practices for measuring impact in the community
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our Community Impact directors about the Focus Areas and Strategic Priorities during the information sessions.
This is your chance to learn more about how you can make a positive impact in your community. We look forward to seeing you at our information sessions.
Our Investment Guiding Principles are:
Invest resources where they are needed the most and where they will have the greatest impact.
- Invest to make a measurable difference in the community.
- Invest in a range of strategies to advance strategic priorities including front line programs and services, convening, research and speaking up.
- Invest in accordance with the evolution of strategic priorities that reflect the needs of the community.
- Invest to promote collaborative efforts to advance strategic priorities.
Our strategic priorities:
United Way’s current strategic priorities for investment focus on specific issues that cut across disadvantaged populations to achieve community impact. To advance these priority goals, we invest for results in terms of people served, program outcomes and lives changed for the better.
These strategic priorities are designed to:
- Address root causes or systemic issues
- Offer rich opportunities to align the work with multiple community partners
- Enable evidence-based approaches
- Capitalize on community energy
Each strategic priority is reviewed on a regular basis. The Strategic Priorities Review Process Framework was approved by our Community Services Cabinet. Through this process, the voices, expertise and experience from all parts of our community are leveraged to better inform our direction moving forward. Stakeholders include task forces, volunteer committee, service providers and community stakeholders that continue to guide and contribute to not only shaping our goals but to achieving them.
The Call for Proposals is just one of the many ways United Way East Ontario invests. All investments are aligned to our strategic priorities. We also have:
- Community Wide Initiatives – ex: EARN, Hire Immigrants Ottawa – HIO, Ottawa Child and Youth Initiative
- Targeted Community Investments – donor driven, ex. Enhanced Homework Clubs
- Strategic investment – ex. 2-1-1
- Community Action Grants – ex. Hard Hat Heroes (PCL) and spark Community Action Grants
- Testamentary Funds – undesignated funds bequeathed to United Way managed by our Community Services Cabinets. These are one time investments.
