Application deadline is Friday, January 13th

Call for Applications for United Way Funding

(New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – December 9, 2011) - United Way of Pictou County is now accepting applications for funding for 2012.  United Way funds non-profit organizations that provide programs and services that make Pictou County a healthier and safer place for all residents. 

United Way of Pictou County recognizes and responds to community needs in distributing donor dollars.  Through a Community Assessment survey, United Way has identified two priority areas: Literacy and Youth Homelessness.  These two areas will be the focus of funding for United Way and organizations whose mission is directly related to these areas will receive precedence.  Funding decisions based on priorities are set by the Board of Directors and are reviewed annually.

To qualify for funding, organizations must meet the following criteria:

•  Be incorporated as a non-profit organization.

•  Be registered as a charity under the Canada Income Tax Act.

•  Be located within Pictou County and provide services to clients within this area.

•  Is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that receive no financial
 remuneration.

•  Conducts an annual financial audit or review by a designated accountant (CA, CMA,  CGA) which shows that its operations are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

•  Has an annual operating budget process and operates within the constraints of its Board approved operating budget.