COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)
Funded by the Government of Canada
The United Way of Pictou County will be accepting applications, starting on October 5, 2020, for the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to help charities and non-profit organizations serve and support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is part of the $350 million made available by the Government of Canada and administered by United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in communities from coast to coast to coast. The United Way of Pictou County is proud to support this important investment by the Federal Government.
From October 5 to October 30, 2020, The United Way of Pictou County will be accepting applications for funding.
Who can Apply?
Through the ECSF, the United Way of Pictou County will fund organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations who are impacted by COVID-19 in Pictou and/or Antigonish Counties.
Your organization is eligible to receive funding if your organization has a charitable number, or is otherwise a qualified donee, and is providing supports and services to meet immediate community needs related to the COVID-19. The United Way of Pictou County may also partner with nonprofits, through agent agreements, delivering services that align with our organization’s charitable objects.
This funding is intended to support frontline community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, and more.
Funds may be used for immediate needs and priorities related to the impact of COVID-19. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as:
- Preparing and delivering meals and/or food hampers
- Supporting individuals in accessing income supports and financial coaching
- Providing home care or personal support for seniors, elders, and persons with disabilities
- Mental health & wellness supports, including crisis counselling and peer support
- Personal safety supports, including for those living in or escaping situations of violence
- Access to safe transport for essential appointment and errands, and
- Others
What Types of Activities could be Funded?
- Community outreach and engagement
- Developing and/or delivering new programs, services or delivery models as a result of COVID-19
- Sharing information and knowledge
- Engaging and recruiting volunteers
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted starting October 5, 2020. We anticipate a high volume of requests and are working to ensure that all requests are reviewed as quickly as possible.
CLICK HERE to access the application form. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
Questions?
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions and Application Guide.
ECSF Frequently Asked Questions
Si vous avez des questions ou souhaitez présenter une demande de financement au Fonds d’urgence pour l’appui communautaire en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous à This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For questions not addressed in these resources, please Ellen Fanning, Executive Director, for assistance. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
902-755-1754