What makes the Upstream Fund unique?
The call is out for grassroots groups and organizations to apply for another round of Upstream Funding! The Region of Waterloo created the Upstream model to invest in community health and wellbeing in a more equitable way, removing barriers for community-led groups and organizations who do important work but have historically been under-resourced and under-served. Decisions are made by the community, for the community, to help funds go where they’re needed most.
In the second installment of this series on the Upstream Fund, resident storyteller Aaron Caleb and funding recipients tell us about why this fund is unique.
Over two years, $8.2 million of Upstream Funding has supported 70+ organizations and grassroots groups.
From youth programs to healing spaces, to land-based learning and more – recipients are as diverse as the needs of community. Together, the projects positively impact our region.
Visit the Upstream Fund website to register for an information session or apply for funds today. The last day to apply for the current round of funding is April 28, 2024.
P.S. Check out the first installment of this series, to hear about the positive impacts this funding has on the community.