Women United Community Action Grant

Women United is proud to fund new and innovative initiatives that contribute to empowering women in our communities. Our community action grants support community groups and residents’ associations to:
Build strong, healthy, safe communities for everyone
Create innovative engaging opportunities for women to connect and solve issues facing their communities
Inspire women leadership
Community groups and residents’ associations that are working to improve their community may apply for up to $3,000 in funding for programs, activities, and events.
Note: 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 outlined below. 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. We recommend Ottawa based community groups to reach out to their respective Community Health/Resource Centres, or Community Houses to sponsor projects. Groups in Lanark, Prescott-Russell and Renfrew counties can reach out to a registered charity in their area for sponsorship.
Apply today or check out our Guidelines and FAQ.