Women United 2025 Grants

The Women United Funding program supports organizations serving women and girls in Simcoe County, The Town of Blue Mountains, and the District of Muskoka with grants up to $10,000 to advance literacy, mental health, nutrition, and empowerment initiatives.

United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Overview of the Women United 2025 Grants program:

he 2025 Women United Grants invite organizations working with women and children to propose projects addressing literacy, mental health, and nutrition. The program recognizes that 25% of lone-parent families in Simcoe Muskoka are living on low incomes, with the majority led by women. Funding requests can be up to $10,000, but applicants are encouraged to request only what is needed to ensure equitable distribution among projects. Applications begin with an eligibility questionnaire, followed by further instructions via email. Information sessions are also offered to support applicants.

Benefits of the Women United 2025 Grants program:

Access to up to $10,000 in grant funding
Support for programs that enhance womens and childrens literacy, nutrition, and mental health
Empowerment of women through financial autonomy and professional growth
Opportunity to join a collective action initiative focused on breaking cycles of poverty
Guided application process with optional information sessions

Eligibility criteria of the Women United 2025 Grants program:

Applicants must be organizations serving women and children
Must operate in Simcoe County, Town of Blue Mountains, or District of Muskoka
Projects must focus on literacy, mental health, or nutrition
Applicants must complete an eligibility questionnaire to be considered
Preference given to programs supporting low-income families, women, and single mothers