Granting Process

ATTENTION REGISTERED CHARITIES IN LUNENBURG COUNTY
FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025/2026

• Does your organization have a great idea?
• Does your idea have a well thought out and workable plan?
• Does your plan take into consideration other local organizations to achieve a positive outcome?
• Does your program/project benefit Lunenburg County Kids, youth, families, women, seniors or your community?
• Are you a non-profit charitable group operating in Lunenburg County and process a valid charitable number as provided by the CRA?

All funding applications are reviewed and evaluated by a committee of local volunteers.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 11:59 PM FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2024

Submission Guidelines
In addition, we ask that you consider the environment when submitting this year’s application and support documents by;

• Submitting it electronically (You will not be penalized if you don’t).
• Submitting it as one electronic PDF file. You would scan your application as one pdf document
  • NEW THIS YEAR. If you struggle to submit your application in one electronic file, we have partnered with the South Shore Public Libraries, and they can scan it for you.
    • If you require assistance, please call at 902-543-2548 to book an appointment to have your completed United Way application scanned for final submission.  Bring all necessary documents in print form and a USB memory stick to store the electronic copy.
• Please submit the file information in the following order; (This makes it easier for the reviewers)
  • Funding Application
  • Program budget
  • Funding History Spreadsheet (Chart A)
  • Board of Directors listing
  • Year to date financial statement
  • Most recent year financial statements
  • Final Reporting Form

IMPORTANT
If you received funding from the United Way of Lunenburg County last year please ensure that you have completed the Final Reporting Form. Submission of the Final Reporting Form is required before any consideration can be given for future funding.

The following supporting documents will assist you in preparing the Application for Funding.

PRINCIPAL DOCUMENTS

Final Reporting Form
(For previously funded recipients only) 2024 Final Reporting Form

Funding Application Guide.
This guide is designed to help you complete the United Way of Lunenburg County application form by expanding upon the questions and headings that appear on the actual form 2025 Funding Application Guide

Application for Funding
All funding requests are evaluated by a committee of local volunteers. Please download a copy of our 2018 Application Form to your computer and complete the questions in the space provided. Simply mail or e-mail the Application with all of the required supporting documents. 2024 Application for Funding

Funding History Spread Sheet (Chart A)
This spread is to be completed by all applicants.
This spreadsheet will help the program evaluators assess  the program measurable as well as make it easier for year over year comparisons. This will benefit the United Way and the applicant. 2025 Funding History at a Glance

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Guiding Principles Click here
Impact Areas Click Here
Allocation Criteria Click here
Stewardship Click here

Please forward all Funding Applications and Supporting Documents to:
Via e-mail      office@lunenburgcounty.unitedway.ca

Mail
The United Way of Lunenburg County, Po Box 244, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 2W9

Why are we starting the funding process so early?

As many of you know the United Way of Lunenburg County recently merged with six other Maritime United Way’s. This merger will still allow for local funding decisions but for regional reporting purposes we need to align with the funding schedules of the other 6 Maritime United Ways.

As part of coming together we will be collectively developing our new Community Impact Strategy and a regional funding framework that will include outcomes and reporting requirements. There will be an opportunity for you as funded partners to provide input and help inform the strategy prior to any potential shifts to the funding framework. Throughout this period of transition, and by coming together we will be able to make a bigger impact for our communities as persistent social issues like poverty, food insecurity and the housing crisis continue to grow.

With this in mind, Lunenburg County Funding Applications will be reviewed in November and December. Final Funding decisions will be made in March with projects to begin April 2025 (or later) 2025.

Have questions or require additional information?
Please contact Michael Graves, Coordinator
United Way of Lunenburg County
office@lunenburgcounty.unitedway.ca
902-530-3072 (voicemail)
902-521-4704 (cell)