Community Investment Fund
See a list of the Community Investment Fund's 2011 Grant Recipients [PDF 161KB] in a Report to Council.
(Formerly Healthy Community Fund)
Over the past year the City of Kingston and United Way have worked closely together to streamline their processes for disbursing grants to community organizations. The intent of this initiative is to minimize the amount of work required from not-for-profit organizations when applying for community grants. As a result, in 2011 a new coordinated grant application process for community organizations has been developed to eliminate duplication and align efforts with the funding priorities of both the City of Kingston and United Way.
This revamped program is in keeping with the United Way's efforts to assist organizations in responding to emerging needs and issues in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and the Kingston community's Sustainable Kingston Plan objectives for projects within the City's boundaries.
The City of Kingston and United Way Community Investment Fund will disburse one-time grants to organizations that meet an identified need and goal within one of the following Community Impact Areas:
United Way and City of Kingston funds
- Belonging to Community: From Poverty to Possibility
- Turning Lives Around: Healthy People, Strong Communities
- Growing Up Great: All That Kids Can Be
- Sustaining Our Heritage (City of Kingston funds only)
Applications are now being accepted for 2011 funding. Applications and more detailed information are available online through the United Way's Community Investment Fund site (see the "Fund Application" link at right).
Information Night
Interested community groups may wish to attend an Information Night set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Community and Family Services at 362 Montreal St.
Deadline
The deadline for receipt of applications at the United Way is Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.
Questions about the Community Investment Fund should be directed to Kim Hockey, Director Community Investment, United Way serving KFL&A, at 613-542-2674, ext. 6 or khockey@unitedwaykfla.ca.
For questions on the City's connection to this program, contact Cheryl Hitchen, Manager, Social Planning & Policy, City of Kingston 613-546-2695 ext. 4806
