United Way of Chatham-Kent (UWOCK) funds programs and projects that create real, lasting change to improve quality of life for the most vulnerable and build strong, healthy communities across Chatham-Kent. UWOCK strives to identify and understand the root causes of social issues. UWOCK builds on deep local knowledge to support community improvement and increase capacity in the non-profit sector.
One way that UWOCK achieves impact is through providing grants that support programs and projects to organizations doing work in Chatham-Kent. The goal is to invest resources in Focus Areas that will make a measurable difference in the community and reflect its current needs. UWOCK’s Focus Areas for this granting cycle are:
The program or project in the funding Application must:
For eligible costs/expenses, see https://uwock.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Community-Impact-Grants-Community-Impact-Funding-Guide-2022.pdf#page=4.