This fund was created in March, 2010, to provide a funding focus for initiatives that address Renfrew County United Way’s strategic priorities or "community impact area". As of January 01, 2013, Strategic Priorities Funding will be the sole source of financial support to the community.

Interested and qualified registered Canadian charities that provide health and social services in the region served by Renfrew County United Way should submit their proposals on an approved application form. Terms and conditions associated with acceptance of strategic priorities funding should be consulted prior to submission of an application. Please click here for details.

Some examples of how United Way funding has addressed its strategic priorities are:

United Way/Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) / Algonquin College of the Ottawa Valley / Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition Partnership

$2,471 in Strategic Priorities Funding to support the costs of a Social Determinants of Health Symposium, held at Algonquin College of the Ottawa Valley in Pembroke – 2010 September

United Way/Upper Canada Leger Centre – Renfrew County Food for Learning Partnership

$20,000 in Strategic Priorities Funding to support the 2011 Student Nutrition Program in Renfrew County schools – 2010 December

United Way/Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) Partnership

$14,000 in Strategic Priorities Funding to support the 2011 Backpack Plus Program to provide school supplies to children living in poverty – March 2011

United Way/Community Living Renfrew South Partnership

$15,000 in Strategic Priorities Funding to support the Summer Opportunities Program to provide a day camp experience for children and youth with developmental disabilities – March 2011.