Application Guide

Download a printable version  of the Application Guide here: Applicant Guide

en français: FUAC Applicant guide_FR_corr – UWP

Ready to apply now? Click this link to access the application form. ECSF Community Program Application – United Way Peterborough

en français: FUAC Formulaire de demande

United Way Peterborough is now accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund to help charities and non-profit organizations serve and support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been made available by the Government of Canada and funding streams are being administered by United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in communities from coast to coast to coast. United Way Peterborough is proud to support this important investment by the Federal Government.

Starting May 19th, 2020, United Way Peterborough will be accepting applications for funding.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on June 19, 2020. We anticipate a high volume of requests and are working to ensure that all requests are reviewed as quickly as possible.

Who can Apply?

United Way Peterborough will fund organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations who are impacted by COVID-19.

Your organization is eligible to receive funding if your organization has a charitable number, or is otherwise a qualified donee, and is providing supports and services to meet immediate community needs related to the COVID-19.

This funding is intended to support frontline community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, and more.

Funds may be used for immediate needs and priorities related to the impact of COVID-19. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as:

  • Preparing and delivering meals and/or food hampers
  • Supporting individuals in accessing income supports and financial coaching
  • Providing home care or personal support for seniors, elders, and persons with disabilities
  • Mental health & wellness supports, including crisis counselling and peer support
  • Personal safety supports, including for those living in or escaping situations of violence
  • Access to safe transport for essential appointment and errands, and
  • Others

 What Types of Activities could be Funded?

  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Developing and/or delivering new programs, services, or delivery models as a result of COVID-19
  • Sharing information and knowledge
  • Engaging and recruiting volunteers

Questions?

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

For questions not addressed in these resources, please Sarah Deveaux at ecsf@uwpeterborough.ca for assistance.

  Funded by the Government of Canada

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You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far!

For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign.

This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community.

Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference.

85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far! For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign. This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community. Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference. 85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together. Learn more at the link in our bio!

🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.

Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

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🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened. Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day. United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio.

A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign.

Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

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Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio. A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign. Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour.

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community!

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign!

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

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One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️ There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! ⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! #85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available.

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

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The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here! You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag! Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including: ❤️ the 2-Tone Hat ❤️ the Crewneck Fleece ❤️ the Tote Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together. 🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio 📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator! Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future.

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.

📸 @jordanlyallphotography

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85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000! Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 📸 @jordanlyallphotography

Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead.

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️ We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. And this year is a big one. 🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District 🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow ❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya 🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal. Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead. Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time! 📅 Tomorrow, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 🍽️ Hot lunch included 🎟️ $30 Get your ticket today at the link in bio!
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