Innovation Funding – Call for applications!

UWP Innovation Funding – Call for applications Now Open!

Non-profit organizations play an important role in tackling the problems of a fast-changing society. Through its Innovation Fund, UWP seeks to support nonprofit innovators, whether small or large, to design and/or deliver new initiatives that meet the community priorities identified within this RFP. Projects funded through the innovation fund should be a beta-test of a new idea or a research project designed to build a deeper understanding of community issues. This request for proposal is for one-time funding where up to $75,000 will be distributed.

Release of Request for Proposals Feb 6, 2018
Orientation and Coaching for Interested Applicants Month of Feb, 2018
–> Deadline for Applications March 9,2018  (5pm)
UWP review of Submissions Mid/Late March 2018
Funding Decisions Late March/early April

To see the full details and application requirements please click here.

Should you have any questions about this opportunity please direct them to Lisa Smith, Director Philanthropic Impact: lsmith@uwpeterborough.ca or (705) 742-8839 ext 29.

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