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.
- 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