Seed Grant
Application and Resources
United Way Halton and Hamilton’s Seed Grant Stream aims to cultivate new ideas and growth in the social sector. Funding supports capacity building and innovation processes focused on amplifying impact and transformation.
This grant involves a funding pool of $500,000; limited grants will be available. The application process embeds diversity, equity and inclusion considerations throughout. Organizations led by equity-deserving populations are encouraged to apply. To support any team in deciding whether or not their initiative is a good fit, we are offering application coaching. To book a coaching call with a member of our investment team, click here. (Coaching calls are now closed)
Registration is now CLOSED.
- Open to registered charities, but can represent non-profits, partnerships or networks.
- Funding up to $75,000 for projects scoped for one year.
- Applicant’s mission aligns with one or more of our focus areas, and benefits Halton and/or Hamilton communities.
- Supports diverse pathways for capacity building and transformation based on where an applicant is at, and the relative degree of change and impact they’re pursuing.
- Offers supportive granting features including application feedback, submission options (e.g. videos), learning-based reporting, and grant advisory sessions.
- Flexibility to adapt budgets, outcomes and timelines alongside emerging needs.
Resources
Information about processes for application coaching will be provided at that time.
Seed Grant Overview
Seed Grant Application Guide
Seed Grant Application Sample
Seed Grant Webinar Slides
Seed Grant Webinar
The Seed Grant is part of United Way Halton & Hamilton investment framework. Its short-term funding complements our other longer-term grants. For more information about our investment streams, click here.
