Brant United Way opens our grant application process for funding in November of each year and closes in December. Our funding year is from April 1st to March 31st. (Grant Applications are now closed for the next funded year)
We welcome local registered charities and not-for-profits to apply during the process while we are accepting applications. Assistance and support are available to help file applications.
We understand how important it is to have social services and programs available to everyone in our community.
Brant United Way works by funding over 20 charitable organizations with diverse programs that help people make connections to the resources they need in the community.
Brant United Way Grants are available for organizations to help fund local services that help people with urgent needs, and provide people with opportunities to succeed.
Brant United Way Grant Applications are reviewed and evaluated by community members on our Impact Panels.
Applying for a grant through Brant United Way is an open process, meaning that any local charity can apply assuming they meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The organization is a registered charity in good standing with the CRA,
- The organization has strong governance practices with the membership of the Board of Directors being arm's length from each other and/or the operations,
- The organization's finances are audited by a third party, with financial statements being publicly available
- The applicant's operations are in compliance with key employment legislations (ESA, OHSA, OHRC),
- Funding received from Brant United Way must be used to provide service within the City of Brantford, Brant County and/or Six Nations of the Grand River
- Funding received from Brant United Way must not be used for capital purchases and leasehold improvements.
Brant United Way Grants are generally available for one year with the funding year running from April 1st until March 31st.
There may be some exceptions where funding agreements may be in place for more than one year based on the service provided, the amount of funding available, and the need in our community.
Brant United Way Grants will be processed over the funding year by 12 equal monthly payments.