United Way Now Accepting Applications – District Grants ProgramThe Municipality received the following information from the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District:“The United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District is now accepting applications for the District Grants Program – district donations are reserved for the District Grants Program. The program is administered by a Volunteer Committee which consists of representatives from North Algoma, East Algoma and the United Way Board.Eligibility: In order to be eligible for a District Grant, an organization must meet the following criteria:be a registered charity with an office in the district that surrounds Sault Ste. Marie (between White River and Spanish, Ontario)be governed by an active Volunteer Boardshow a need for financial assistanceThe program or service will address one of the Priority Issues – Essential Services or Workforce Entry and meet one or more expected outcomes.Application forms and budget templates are now available on the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District website http://ssmunitedway.ca/what-we-do/district-grants/Application deadline is January 19, 2018, final decisions will be made by March 27, 2018 and funding will be received by successful applicants April 2018.”For more information contact:Maureen Dodd, Director Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District 705.256.7476 Ext. 216 | meddodd@uwssmalgoma.ca