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PCL Hard Hat Heroes Grant Program

Call for Proposals and Investment Opportunities

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For more information, contact agencyinfo@unitedwayeo.ca.

PCL Hard Hat Heroes Neighbourhood Improvement Grant Program is offered in partnership with PCL Constructors Canada Inc. The grant is intended to give residents an opportunity to have direct input and influence into the improvement of East Ontario neighbourhoods.

The funds are designed to support capital projects with direct community benefit: the type that would not be covered by traditional programs funded by United Way.  Improvement projects can include physical improvement projects to buildings, public spaces, and facilities, public art for a future capital improvement through the Neighbourhood Improvement Grant.

A total of $48,000 is available to invest. Proposals must be submitted for a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $48,000.

Neighbourhood groups must submit their application in partnership with a charitable organization that operates in their catchment area, such as the local Community House, a Community Health and Resource Centre, or Ottawa Community Housing.

Applicants are encouraged to connect with United Way prior to the application to ensure they are working on a project that is eligible.  UWEO staff will work with the applicants to provide support and/or connect applicants with appropriate agency sponsors.


Who can apply for a Neighbourhood Improvement Grant?

Applications are accepted from community-based organizations in Ottawa priority neighbourhoods or the counties of Prescott-Russell, Lanark, or Renfrew.  A community-based organization is one:

  • With a majority of its members residing or doing business in a commonly recognized neighbourhood; and/or

  • Whose purpose, at least in part, is to improve the quality of life in that area. The application must illustrate that residents support this project, and may include additional endorsements from local service providers, schools, businesses, and other institutions operating in/supporting the area.

  • Successful projects will be required to provide reporting (financial, narrative and photographic), milestones updates, and an opening event.

The call for proposals is now open.
Applications must be received by May 8, 2024.