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Small Project Possibilities Fund

The Small Project Possibilities Fund (SPPF) supports programs, events, and other projects that align with the United Way of Colchester County’s 3 focus areas, and areas identified in our current Strategic Plan.

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  • Award Limit: $500 per year
  • Application Period: Applications can be submitted throughout the calendar year, four weeks prior to the monthly board meeting

Examples of eligible expenses:

  • Supplies that are specific to the project
  • Program administration supplies
  • Events with the focus on program and information sharing, including facility and/or equipment rental and supplies
  • Consumable iteams (e.g. supplies, refreshments)

Example of non-eligible expenses:

  • Salaries and ongoing operational expenses
  • Computers, equipment, or other capital assets
  • Fundraising events or sporting events
  • Projects that duplicate services
  • Flow through funding (a project that intends to fund a third party)
  • Medical research

Examples of previous Small Project Possibilities Recipients:

  • Cobequid Arts Council (Marigold Centre) – Truro Sings Honorariums
  • Colchester Food Bank – farm supplies
  • Tatamagouche Centre – games for the Inclusion Project

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