Local Love in a Global Crisis – in response to the COVID-19 crisis

UWGV is looking for 4-8 great ideas and responsive proposals to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Individual organizations, or multi-agency collaborations, working to meet community needs within the CRD are welcome to apply.

This application process will open on April 8, 2020 and close at 4:00 pm on April 24, 2020.

Additional opportunities will be made available as funds become available.

To discuss your organization’s eligibility for funding and to access the application, please contact ci.fund@uwsvi.ca

United Way Greater Victoria (UWGV)’s Local Love in a Global Crisis Fund is available to help our community non-profits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is intended to meet the increased demand for services and supports while keeping staff, and the people they serve, safe in the current environment.

We recognize your method of delivery of programs and services likely has changed dramatically.  You may have discovered new issues, challenges and opportunities.  All will be considered as they relate directly to COVID-19.

Funding requests for up to $35,000 will be accepted and must be directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic response and the human and material repercussions it generates.

Funding will be made available for 4-8 awards to community agencies to meet short term/immediate needs related to the impact of COVID-19 in the following three areas:

Help for Seniors – meals, medication and other necessities they need as well as providing friendly phone calls or virtual visits.

Mental Health and Addictions Needs – virtual counselling, mental health care and addictions support for clients.

Not-for-Profit Sector Support – assistance for non-profits to adapt and increase social services and supports. 

Community collaborations are encouraged.

As additional funds become available, and further needs are identified, an additional phase of applications may be developed and released to support longer-term needs.
Note: We expect a high volume of requests, and will ensure that they are reviewed as quickly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

To discuss your organization’s eligibility for funding and to access the application, please contact ci.fund@uwsvi.ca

Applications for funding will:

  • be directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the human and material repercussions it generates for your organization
  • focus on a specific response (with identified and measurable outcomes) to be delivered within a 3 month timeframe (April – June, 2020)
  • be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of this pandemic and considered on a case by case basis
  • contribute to reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and strengthening the front-line services that are impacted by the significant increase in demands for community services
  • demonstrate support for individuals with the greatest challenges and barriers including: isolated seniors, indigenous populations, those experiencing mental health and addiction issues, persons with disabilities, newcomers and refugees, those experiencing homelessness, survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence, and others who might be identified by this public crisis.
  • prioritize the safety of agency staff, volunteers and individuals accessing supports and services
  • demonstrate your agency’s capacity to deliver  services and supports

To be eligible for United Way funding an organization must:

  • Be based in and providing service within the Capital Regional District (CRD)
  • Operate as a federally registered charitable organization or qualified donee or have a formal partner sponsorship agreement with a registered charity (with its own CRA BN/registration number)
  • Have a mission, purpose, programs or activities that align with UWGV’s  3 priority areas
  • Have audited or reviewed financial statements for at least two consecutive years (i.e.2018 and 2019)
  • Agree to provide outcomes and a financial report no later than August 1, 2020.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to support UWGV’s fundraising efforts
  • Agree to the UWGV Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Land Acknowledgement

United Way Southern Vancouver Island serves communities located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people, including the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) people, today represented by the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation, the W̱SÁNEĆ people,the Scai’new (Beecher Bay), T’souke, Pacheedaht, MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) and Penelakut Nations. We are honoured to live, learn and work on their territories every day.

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