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2023-24 Community Investment Fund

The application deadline of February 5, 2023 has passed and we are no longer accepting applications for this year. Please check back in early 2024 to apply for funding for projects running April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

With the generous financial support of individuals, businesses, organizations and governments of all levels, United Way Yukon provides Community Investment Fund (CIF) grants of up to $10,000 per program/project on an annual basis.    ​

United Way Yukon

  • Funds projects and/or programs that benefit Yukon communities and align with our priority areas.
  • Has a responsibility to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
  • Seeks to make communities measurably better through innovative projects that help address the underlying causes of social issues. 
  • Works to effect long-term changes, especially those that help address the underlying causes of social problems.
  • Seeks out partnerships that mobilize communities, agencies, funders and other sectors to achieve shared goals.
  • Ensures that its investment decisions and results are communicated regularly to the community.
  • Distributes funding in a fair and equitable way.

Applications are reviewed by the Community Engagement and Investment Committee (CEIC) in accordance with existing United Way Yukon policies. Its recommendations are subject to final approval by the Board of Directors.

Reporting for 2022-23 Projects

2022-23 funding covers projects that ran from April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. 

As specified in the funding agreement, all projects must submit a Final Report. Final reports are due 30 days after your project ends, or no later than April 30, 2023, whichever comes first.

If you received 2022-23 funding you must submit a final report and a final budget. Please click the links below to access the forms.

Failure to submit a final report will impact an organization’s eligibility for future funding.

Links:

2022-23 Final Budget TemplateOnline 2022-2023 Final Report

Three Priority Areas for United Way Yukon Funding

United Way Yukon invests in three priority areas, as well as having a responsibility to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

All that kids can be 
Supporting kids and youth with resources to grow up healthy and transition into adulthood.

From poverty to possibility 
Building individuals’ financial stability and independence through access to healthy food, affordable housing and employment. 

Healthy people, strong communities 
Developing the capacity of people to care for themselves and families by creating opportunities and places for social interaction.