United Way is committed to thoroughly assessing funding opportunities in order to ensure that donations are invested in the most responsible and impactful way possible.
What We Fund
All registered charities doing work in our Focus Areas are eligible for United Way funding.
United Way SIBC invests in:
- Programs and services
- Core operations (such as rent or insurance) for charitable organizations
- Community collaborations to tackle specific social issues
- Short term projects or events
- Youth-led projects to create positive change in communities
- Materials to improve the location or accessibility of a non-profit organization (upgrades or emergencies)
Funding Opportunities
Community Fund
Annual fund for programs, services and core operations for charitable organizations in the Southern Interior BC.
Innovation Fund
Funding to support innovative solutions addressing our communities most challenging social issues, including collaborations, short-term projects or youth-led initiatives.
Social Enterprise Accelerator Fund
The Social Enterprise Accelerator Fund is a new United Way grant program in partnership with Interior Savings Credit Union and Purppl that aims to build the capacity of local charities to develop more sustainable, long-term revenue streams.