COVID-19 Community Funding Opportunities
The COVID-19 Pandemic is an unprecedented time in Durham Region and as a result, many residents are experiencing unprecedented need. In response to this, the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund has made funding available to community agencies and not-for-profit organizations, administered through United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in communities from coast to coast to coast.
This funding is available to qualified organizations that are providing urgent help to vulnerable Durham Region residents. Please follow the links below to learn more and apply.
Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations
To ensure that critical resources reach across the Canadian non-profit sector, the Canadian Red Cross granting program will focus on non-profits supporting vulnerable groups so they can continue delivering critical community-based supports to vulnerable populations in Canada, and organizations addressing a pressing social inclusion or well-being need.
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Durham Community Foundation Emergency Community Support Fund
Starting on May 19, Durham Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for funding from qualified donees. This funding aims to support vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including to cover staffing or resource needs, purchase assistance and more. Funding will be issued on an ongoing basis through July 2020.
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Durham Region COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund
The COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund is available as a one-time allocation for non-profit organizations in Durham Region that are providing urgent help to vulnerable residents, homeless residents and residents at risk of homelessness impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Town of Whitby Mayor's Community Development Fund
The Town of Whitby is providing funds through the Mayor’s Community Development Fund (MCDF), which provides financial assistance to local community groups, events and initiatives that help contribute to Whitby as a vibrant and caring community. The criteria has been expanded to focus on local organizations working to help the Whitby community during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications are accepted on a monthly basis for community grants of up to $5,000.
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United Way Emergency Community Support Fund
United Way Durham Region 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 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.
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