Pictou County United Way
Pictou County United Way
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Expression of Interest - Program and Operational Funding

Now Accepting Expressions of Interest

Expression of Interest (EOI) applications for Program and Operational Funding are now open. This is for 2-year funding starting April 1, 2026.

Application period is from Monday, August 11, 9:00 AM – Friday, September 5, 12:00 PM.


Apply Online

Submit your EOI for program or operational funding using the links below

Apply for Program Funding
Apply for Operational Funding

Eligible applicants include Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies. If your organization meets the criteria, we invite you to submit your application by Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM.


Preparing Your Application

Use these resources to review our requirements and prepare your answers before submitting online.

Reference Applications (for planning purposes only; all applications must be submitted online)

Reference Only - Program Funding Application (PDF)
Reference Only - Operational Funding Application (PDF)

Funding Resources

Applicant Guide - Program and Operational Funding
Expression of Interest FAQ

Snapshots of our 5 Impact Areas

Housing & Homelessness
Social Inclusion & Access
Education & Employment
Food Security
Wellbeing & Safety


If you have any questions, please reach out to Executive Director, Darcy MacDonald at 902-755-1754 or via email at PictouCounty@unitedwaymaritimes.ca

 


For the 2025-2026 Funding Year United Way Pictou County invested in local programs operated by the following organizations:

  • Autism Nova Scotia - Pictou County Chapter
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Highland Community Residential Services
  • John Howard Society of Nova Scotia
  • North Nova Education Centre (CCRCE)
  • Pictou County Continuous Learning Association (PiCCoLA)
  • Pictou County Council of Seniors - Seniors Outreach
  • Pictou County Roots for Youth
  • Pictou County Women's Resource and Sexual Assault Centre
  • Pictou East Food Bank
  • Pictou Landing First Nation (PLFN)
  • Pictou United Church
  • Riverview Home Volunteer Association
  • Scotsburn Recreation Club
  • The Dollywood Foundation
  • Trenton Middle School (CCRCE)


Click Here to view the full list of funded partners across United Way Maritimes.



United Way of Pictou County is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people.