Funding Opportunities eNewsletter
March 15, 2024
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Funding Opportunities Update
for Not-for-Profits and the Charitable Sector
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The Funding Opportunities Update is created by the Region of Durham, Social Services Department.
We know that strong, well-funded not-for-profit and charitable sectors can better meet the needs of Durham’s diverse communities. We are committed to sharing information about grants and funding opportunities with our community partners.
Please share this newsletter with your own networks and contacts.
Visit our Funding Resources page for funding opportunities that open between Updates and for links to resources that may help in the application process.
Important Tip! Register your organization online at the Transfer Payment Ontario website. This site provides information about available grants, how to apply for grants and how to check the status of your application.
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Granting Opportunities by Deadline |
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Peter Gilgan Foundation: GTA Community Grants
Deadline: March 20, 2024
The GTA Community Grants Program is currently accepting applications for funding from small, grassroots organizations in the Greater Toronto Area. The program will focus on project-based grants, fostering the growth and resilience of impactful initiatives serving local communities.
The GTA Community Grants Program has a budget of $300,000 in 2024. We expect to make up to 30 grants of up to $15,000 each.
Focus Areas
- Food Security and Systems: Enhancing equitable access to food for children, youth, and families in their communities.
- Education and Economic Opportunities: Addressing education disparities and fostering economic empowerment for youth within their communities.
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Community Foundations of Canada: Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Deadline: March 22, 2024
The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) is governed by an Indigenous Advisory Council that approves all governance, resilience fund projects, communications and fund‐raising strategies and recommendations related to the work of fulfilling the purpose of the IPRF.
Any Indigenous-led organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities anywhere in Canada can apply for resiliency support ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.
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Trillium Mutual Insurance Company: Roots Community Fund
Current Deadline: March 27, 2024
Upcoming Deadline: June 5, 2024
At Trillium Mutual we are proud of our strong legacy of community support over many years. We are committed to the sustainability of rural Ontario and we realize we have an opportunity to support programs that will foster the success of this responsibility. Trillium ROOTS Community Fund focus areas include
Agriculture: Agriculture applications must benefit sustainability and development of the agriculture industry in Ontario
Mental Wellness: Mental Wellness applications must be single-time projects/programs, with a focus on rural and/or agriculture, that do not receive government funding
Healthcare: Healthcare applications must be capital in nature
Emergency Response: Applications must be capital in nature
Environmental/Sustainability: Applications must be capital in nature
Requests for funding are reviewed quarterly. We appreciate as much lead time as possible. The greater the advance notice we are given, the better decisions we can make regarding your application.
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Government of Ontario: Seniors Community Grant Program
Deadline: March 28, 2024
Seniors Community Grants, ranging from $1,000 up to $25,000, help community organizations’ ability to provide opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults, from the safety of their homes or other safe environments.
The Seniors Community Grant Program funds local not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver projects, supports and resources that help older adults (aged 55+) to:
- live independently
- live with safety and security
- stay connected to their community
- avoid isolation
- achieve greater financial security and social connections
Programming can be delivered remotely, virtually, or in-person.
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Telus: Indigenous Communities Fund
Deadline: March 29, 2024
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund offers grants up to $50,000 for Indigenous-led social, health and community programs. Together, we can make the future friendly by supporting Indigenous leaders and community groups who know their communities best. We provide flexible grants to Indigenous organizations, not-for-profits and community groups. Grants are available up to $50,000 and are to support Indigenous-led initiatives that support tangible positive outcomes.
Requests eligible for funding:
- Your organization, community group or project supports Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) within Canada
- You clearly address a pressing social or well-being need and create measurable community outcomes
Requests ineligible for funding:
- Retroactive funding
- Religious focused projects or organizations
- Projects that operate outside of Canada
- Go-Fund-Me campaigns or individual fundraising initiatives
Application deadlines
Applications are reviewed two times per year. Please allow 12 weeks following the application deadline to receive a response regarding your application status. Applications are due by midnight (your local time) on the following dates:
- Spring: February 5 to March 29, 2024
- Fall: August 19 to October 11, 2024
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Telus Friendly Future Foundation: Community Board Grants
Deadline: April 1, 2024
The TELUS Community Boards provide a collaborative and unique funding model enabling local community leaders to make recommendations on grants supporting youth across Canada. Canadian registered charities that offer community-based health, education or technology programs for youth are eligible to apply.
As one of our goals is to support as many registered charities as possible, charities may only apply once per calendar year and must choose between the Innovation Grants channel or the Community Board Grants channel. Applications may not be submitted to both grant channel in the same calendar year.
To qualify for funding, your organization meets the following criteria:
- Your organization is a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity located and operating within a TELUS Community Board region with a stated focus on serving youth
- Your program will achieve success with a single-year grant of up to $20,000, with the exception of the TELUS Barrie & Simcoe County Community Board whose maximum grant is $10,000
- Your programs create measurable community health and technology outcomes
- Your organization has not applied to any TELUS Friendly Future Foundation funding channel more than once per calendar year and your organization has not received a grant from any TELUS Friendly Future Foundation funding channel within the past 24 months
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Government of Canada: Development of Official Language Communities - Community Cultural Action Fund
Application Deadline: April 6, 2024 (Letter of intent deadline was February 1, 2024)
The Community Cultural Action Fund supports and strengthens the cultural, artistic and heritage expressions of official-language minority communities. Funding is typically provided to organizations in the form of contributions or grants.
Eligible organizations include:
- Canadian not-for-profit institutions and organizations; and
- provincial and territorial government organizations.
Eligible expenditures include, but are not limited to implementation costs to help ensure the long-term development of official-language minority communities in the area of arts, culture and heritage.
The following expenditures are not eligible: capital projects; operation of organizations; regular coordination, networking and strategic planning; needs analyses and research; professional training; and activities with an international scope.
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Government of Canada: 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund
Deadline: April 10, 2024
The objective of this call for proposals is to advance the equality of 2SLGBTQI+ people. Community-informed projects will address needs and barriers to equality.
Here are some examples of projects that align with this call for proposals:
- Improve Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ people's access to resources and supports adapted to their needs. Identify and address barriers to resources and supports.
- Amplify trans voices in 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Address barriers to their access to leadership positions in the community.
- Work with an industry association to help them identify and remove barriers to success for 2SLGBTQI+ people. Develop and put in place the means to retain and promote community members.
- Work with the care sector to address discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+ people. Develop and test training toolkits to assist professionals to use a more inclusive approach to care.
- Work with employers to end anti-trans discrimination. Support employers to develop and put in place policies and practices to ensure sustainable changes.
- Develop and share tools that map the available services in a region for 2SLGBTQI+ people. Community members can use these tools to find adapted services in their region.
- Work with religious leaders to address religious based discrimination.
- Work with a technology company to stop the spread of hate online against 2SLGBTQI+ people. Work with the company to find ways to use their products or platforms to bring about change.
- Gather and share resources for victims of conversion therapy. Use the resources to teach them about their rights. Guide them towards available services to assist them in their recovery.
- Promote the history of the 2SLGBTQI+ movement, the people, and their challenges and successes. Gather and share their stories, works, and history
Applicants
All applicants under this call for proposals must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian not-for-profit organization, incorporated under the Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act or corresponding provincial/territorial legislation.
- Have proof of incorporation.
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Work primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities. To show this you must provide your mandate and describe your organization’s experience.
- An exception to working primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities may be granted where no such organization exists in a given region, community or population. You must request an exception before you apply. Send your request by email before March 27 to Call for proposals Enquiry (FEGC.rsap-cfpe.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca).
If your organization is approved an exception, it must still meet all other applicant eligibility criteria.
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Ontario Trillium Foundation: Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) - Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Grants
Expression of Interest Deadline: April 17, 2024
The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces, empowering youth and families, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities.
Supporting grassroots groups and community-based collaboratives led by people who share identities, lived experiences and who face the same systemic barriers as those who will benefit from their projects is integral to YOF’s funding priorities. Projects led by and for communities play a key role in developing solutions that are tailored to the needs of communities and providing appropriate support for those with similar experiences.
Youth Innovations Test Grant
This grant is for youth-led grassroots groups and youth-adult partnerships.
They can pilot a new project idea, research an issue or new concept, or strategize around an issue affecting youth to improve the social and economic wellbeing of youth.
Youth Innovations Scale Grant
This grant is for youth-led grassroots groups and youth-adult partnerships that have over two years of experience delivering direct programming to youth.
Now, they want to strengthen and grow their work, expand their reach or enhance the impact of their existing project.
Family Innovations Test Grant
Grassroots groups led by parents, guardians and caregivers can apply for funding to pilot a new project idea, research an issue or new concept, or strategize around an issue to support other parents, guardians, and caregivers.
It’s an opportunity for parents, guardians and caregivers to address issues that impact their wellbeing and that of their families.
Family Innovations Scale Grant
This grant is for groups led by parents, guardians and caregivers that have over two years of experience delivering direct programming to other parents, guardians and caregivers.
The group is looking to expand their reach, and enhance and strengthen their impact through proven community projects.
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Government of Canada: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals
Deadline: April 30, 2024
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals component provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans or heritage performers. This includes the celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations. Successful applicants may receive up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000 for festivals that:
- present the work of local artists, artisans, or heritage performers;
- actively involve members of the local community; and
- are intended for and accessible to the general public.
When an application deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, it is extended to the following working day. Application Deadlines:
- January 31 – for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31
- April 30 – for festivals starting between January 1 and June 30
- October 15 – for festivals starting between July 1 and August
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Community One Foundation: Rainbow Grants
Deadline: May 3, 2024
Rainbow Grants provide funding to foster new and innovative services and programs that have a positive impact on the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the Greater Toronto Area (including Toronto, Durham, Peel, Hamilton, York, and Halton Regions, and Indigenous Communities across Ontario) under the following streams:
- HIV/AIDS
- Indigenous Communities
- Refugees
- Trans Communities
- Spiritual/Social Groups
- Arts & Culture
Rainbow Grants Foundation Awards are available for up to $10,000 and are open to registered charities or groups trusteed by a registered charity.
Rainbow Grants General Awards are available for up to $3,000 and are open to unincorporated groups, collectives, and/or individuals without charitable status.
Community One strongly encourages applications for programming, projects, and initiatives that prioritize and centre the work of Two-Spirit, Indigenous, Trans, Non-binary, Practitioners, Facilitators, Artists & Communities.
The James Stewart Research and Education Award was created thanks to the generous bequest from James Stewart, the Toronto mathematician and musician who passed away in December 2014. As one of the Toronto-based 2SLGBTQ+ charities to receive philanthropic support from Mr. Stewart’s estate, Community One is honoured to offer this annual grant in his name.
This award honours registered charities with projects in research and education pertaining to the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The award recipient will receive $15,000 in funding to start or continue their project work.
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Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation MSIFN Maada'ookii Committee:
Upcoming Meeting: May 14, 2024. Pre-meeting application deadline: May 8, 2024
Following in the footsteps of the Baagwating Community Association (BCA) which dissolved in 2016, the MSIFN Donation Committee has continued to help organizations, communities, and individuals with charitable giving.
The MSIFN Maada'ookii Committee aims to resume the generous work of their predecessors. In an attempt to streamline all requiest from individuals, authorized representatives, organizations, and sponsorship of organized sports, we have created four applications forms. Each form consists of a checklist and guidelines of what the MSIFN Maada'ookii Committee would like to review when considering a request for assisance.
Please note that if your request is approved by the MSIFN Maada'ookii Committee, those funds must be used within three (3) months of the approval date for the purpose intended, or returned to the Committee for redistribution. Please choose the appropriate form, based on the following categories, for your request:
- Financial Hardship: form for individuals with a need derived from harsh and unforeseen circumstances.
- Medical: Form for authorized representatives, i.e. Occupational Therapists, Social/Case Workers, Support Personnel, etc.,
- Organizations: Form for representatives of charitable organizations/events, not-for-profits, businesses, etc.,
- Sponsorships: Forms for sports teams or individual participants in organized sports.
The MSIFN Maada'ookii Committee plans to meet once a month to review requests. Please send in requests at least three working days prior to the next scheduled meeting for inclusion.
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Government of Ontario: Summer Jobs for Students Programs
Various Dates: Click on each program for deadlines and more details
Need a job this summer?
The Ontario government — and its partners — offers many programs to help students find summer jobs. You need to apply for most programs. In some cases, the government can connect you to people who can help you with your job search.
The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program. Click on the link for each program for more detailed information.
Not a student?
Learn about government job funds, programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
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Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Coming Soon: Applications will open April 1, 2024
Do you have a capital project that will enrich lives in your rural community? The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports projects by charities, non-profit groups, First Nations bands and Metis settlements in communities of less than 150,000 people.
Types of projects we consider:
- Refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery
- Construction of or upgrades to community buildings
- Renovations or upgrades that reduce a building’s energy footprint
- Initiatives that support agriculture and food
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Government of Canada: Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Organizational Capacity Building
Deadline: February 22, 2024
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program supports the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.
The Program’s objectives are to support communities to:
- advance anti-racism; foster ethnocultural diversity and inclusion; promote intercultural and interfaith understanding
- provide equitable opportunities for equity-deserving populations and community organizations to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian society
- promote dialogue on multiculturalism, anti-racism, racial equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance institutional and systemic change so that Canada becomes a more inclusive society, free from racism and hate-motivated actions
- support research and evidence to build understanding of the disparities and challenges faced by equity-deserving populations
The objective of the Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component is to provide funding to eligible applicants to build and strengthen their internal capacity to meet the objectives of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP). Thus, OCB is intended to fund projects that will contribute to the recipient’s ability to advance anti-racism and promote intercultural and interfaith understanding, to provide equitable opportunities, to promote dialogue on multiculturalism and anti-racism, and to build understanding of disparities.
This component specifically targets projects that build or strengthen an organization’s capacity to operate, and will help achieve one or more of the following expected results:
- improved financial management
- stronger human resource capacity (both staff and volunteers)
- enhanced governing practices
- increased partnership and networking abilities
- creation or improvement of strategic plan
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Government of Canada: Grant for Hosting Free Tax Clinics
Coming Soon: The online application is open from May 25 to July 31, 2024
Volunteers from community organizations across Canada help eligible people do their taxes for free through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), or the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP) in Quebec. The ITAVP is jointly administered by the CRA and Revenu Québec.
The CVITP Grant is a three-year pilot program that began in February 2021. The grant helps community organizations offset the cost of hosting free tax clinics and provides funding to organizations based on the number of federal income tax returns filed. The Minister of National Revenue has announced that the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to invest in free tax clinics by extending the grant pilot project for a fourth year, with funding up to $5.9 million.
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Maytree Foundation
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Maytree is committed to advancing systemic solutions to poverty and strengthening civic communities. We believe the most enduring way to keep people out of poverty is to reimagine and rebuild our public systems to respect, protect, and fulfill the economic and social rights of every person in Canada.
We welcome proposals from registered charities and community-based, non-profit organizations that have an explicit mandate to reduce poverty and build strong civic communities by advancing economic and social rights in Canada.
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Government of Canada: Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Events Component
Deadline: No fixed deadline
In recognition of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) will include a new priority in its Events component for 2024: celebrations and events that recognize the history, culture, accomplishments, contributions and future of Black Canadians and their communities.
In addition, $3M has been set aside for another new priority, Building Community Resilience. This call to action seeks to empower communities by facilitating events and initiatives that strengthen connections, foster unity, build resilience, and establish a national network of best practices. The ultimate objective is to inspire and catalyze local grassroots initiatives that build bridges and unite Canadians.
The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding to community-based events that:
- promote intercultural or interfaith understanding
- promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination
- celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament
Expected results are that participants and communities will gain knowledge, develop strategies and take action to:
- increase awareness of Canada’s cultural diversity
- increase awareness of issues affecting full participation in society and the economy, related to culture, ethnicity and/or religion
- increase capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination
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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ongoing: Organizations must start the application process approx. eight months prior to an event
OCAF has three specific aims:
to increase cultural tourism by providing investments to assist Ontario cultural organizations to promote, market and present one-off or first-time events, or a significant expansion of existing activity, which are designed to attract new tourists and visitors to cultural events;
increase the earned revenue capacity of the applicant organization; and
support events that foster economic growth and contribute to job creation.
OCAF has a two-stage application process which ensures that organizations do not dedicate significant time, effort and resources to an ineligible project. Please refer to “Important Dates” for a current list of stage 2 application deadlines.
First time applicants, and those requiring further information or assistance with the application, should contact OCAF staff prior to submitting a Stage 1 application. Organizations must start the application process approximately eight months prior to an event.
Stage 2 applications should be assessed by the OCAF Board approximately six months prior to an event. We are open to relaxing these timelines in light of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 health crisis.
Please contact Thomas Vaughan at tvaughan@ocaf.ca to discuss the eligibility of your event.
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Farm Credit Canada: FCC Community Funding
Open Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round
FCC Community Funding is one way we help enhance communities where our employees and customers work and live. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000 in FCC Community Funding annually and applications are accepted year-round.
Eligible for funding:
Initiatives, projects or capital purchases focused on:
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Food security: organizations or programs addressing issues around food insecurity
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Well-being: supporting the physical or mental health of those working in the Canadian food system
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Education and food literacy: education for people about agriculture and food; creating understanding of production practices and careers in the industry
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Public trust in agriculture and food: promoting the Canadian food system
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Community enhancements: making a difference where our employees and customers live and work
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Peter Gilgan Foundation: Climate Change
Open Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round
We believe that combating the climate emergency is both an absolute necessity and an enormous opportunity for economic growth. We want to help halt and reverse the effects of climate change, build a green economy, and strengthen community resilience.
Our climate change grants support nature-based solutions, low-emission and renewable technologies, green building and living, and community resilience. Understanding that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the driver of climate change, we prioritize projects with the potential to enable large-scale emission reductions in Canada.
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Peter Gilgan Foundation: Indigenous Youth
Open Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round
Peter Gilgan Foundation has dedicated funds to reducing barriers and uplifting opportunities and wellbeing for Indigenous young people.
We seek to support Indigenous-led organizations that are meeting the holistic needs of Indigenous youth in the areas of:
- Housing & safe spaces
- Health & healing
- Education & knowledge
- Economic opportunity & building capacity
- Food security & sovereignty
Grant Types
Funding is available as both project grants and general operating grants. Registered charities and qualified donees are welcome to apply for either type of grant depending on what would best suit the needs of the organization. Non-qualified donees are only eligible to apply for project grant funding at this time.
Grants for first-time applicants to this funding stream typically range from $10,000 to $50,000 and are single-year commitments.
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Peter Gilgan Foundation: Children, Youth & Families
Open Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round
We believe that all children, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, deserve opportunities to thrive. We support efforts that equip children, youth, and families with skills, resources, and opportunities to reach their full potential. We prioritize:
- Programs supporting equity-deserving youth
- Efforts to target root causes of problems and not just address the symptoms
- Comprehensive, integrated solutions rather than fragmented approaches or isolated interventions
- Leadership representative of the people most directly affected by the problems we seek to solve
- A commitment and willingness to ongoing evaluation and learning in order to improve and increase impact
Our grants empower organizations that enable economically vulnerable young people and families to overcome barriers to academic success, economic prosperity, and health and wellbeing in the following areas:
- Education and Economic Opportunities
- Children and Youth Mental Health
- Food Security and Systems
- Indigenous Youth
Grant Types
It’s up to you to determine what type of grant to apply for. The Peter Gilgan Foundation accepts applications for three types of grants:
- Project grants
- Capacity-building grants
- General operating grants
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ScotiaRISE
Deadline: Applications are reviewed throughout the year
ScotiaRISE is our 10-year, $500 million initiative to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups. By working together to remove barriers to advancement and increase access to opportunities, we can create a more inclusive and resilient world for everyone. And for every future.
Scotiabank will consider funding for:
- Organizations that are either registered charities or non-profit organizations in their jurisdictions
- Organizations that operate in countries where Scotiabank does business
- Organizations with a sustained record of achievement
- Programs that have measurable impact
Your application must include:
- A brief description of the organization, including goals and achievements
- A full description of the project for which you are requesting funding, including budget, expected outcome, benefits to end users, defined metrics and recognition plan
- Complete list of Board of Directors, Executive Management and Campaign Cabinet if applicable
- Current financial statements
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CIBC
Deadline: CIBC Foundation requests are accepted year-round, but are reviewed annually between March and October.
Built on our longstanding history of supporting our communities, the CIBC Foundation serves our commitment to creating a world without limits to ambition. Focus areas and funding guidelines:
Supporting cancer initiatives
Our ambition: To create a future where no one has to fear a cancer diagnosis.
We invest in:
- Cancer research, treatment, screening and diagnosis
- Wellness, survivorship and patient support programs
Championing inclusive communities
Our ambition: To create social and economic opportunities for all.
We invest in:
- Projects increasing access to education and employment outcomes for underserved communities, with a focus on reskilling, upskilling, and addressing the digital divide
- Healthy active living, education & enrichment, and help for high needs kids supporting children 13 and under
Investing in financial education
Our ambition: To ensure everyone has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of financial wellbeing
We invest in:
- Financial education resources and learning opportunities
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CMHC/SCHL: National Housing Co-Investment Fund - Black-Led Organizations
Application Deadline: No posted deadline
This option of the National Housing Co-Investment Contribution Fund increases access to housing funding for Black-led organizations. The contribution funding supports Black-led* organizations to build housing benefiting Black households. The Fund prioritizes partnerships between Black-led organizations and other partners like governments, non-profits and other such organizations.
Contribution Funding through the Co-Investment Fund supports organizations that have already partnered and secured funding but require more capital. It can be used to:
- top-up funding – when you have most of your project funding secured and require top-up funding to close a funding gap
- leverage other funding sources – get funding confirmation within 30 days of being prioritized that can then be used to secure funding from other sources
Contribution Funding provides:
- an unsecured contribution that facilitates seamless integration into project financing structures. This can make it easier for you to attract other sources of funding.
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more certainty on funding amounts* Please refer to the Viability Assessment Spreadsheet for more details.
* The Co-Investment’s Contribution funding amounts are based on lesser of per unit calculation, project needs or percentage of costs (Non-profits/coops = 40%.)
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Government of Canada: Economic Development Initiative
Deadline: No deadline posted
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) is part of Canada's Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028: Protection-Promotion-Collaboration, which reaffirms our government's commitment to official languages.
EDI helps address the economic challenges and builds on the strengths of each region to facilitate growth in official language minority communities. Through EDI, FedDev Ontario is helping Francophone communities in southern Ontario grow their economies.
Eligible applicants are incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organizations located in southern Ontario that provide programs or services in French to Francophone communities, including:
- community and economic development organizations
- not-for-profit organizations and associations
- post-secondary institutions that offer full-time programs in French
What types of projects are eligible?
Economic Development and Diversification: Projects that respond to the needs of Francophone communities, including implementing region-specific growth strategies. Priority may be given to projects related to women, youth, clean technology, the social economy (early childhood, integration of newcomers, etc.), and tourism.
Business and Economic Development: Projects that respond to the needs and foster the economic growth of industry sectors (e.g., manufacturing, information technology). This includes activities that increase business management capacity, reskill or train workers or adopt digital technologies.
Strategic Community Economic Planning: Projects that enhance the economic base and competitiveness of Francophone communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Projects must focus on incremental activities and must increase the services and/or products of an organization above and beyond the organization's current day-to-day operations or already funded activities.
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Town of Whitby - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Application Deadline: Ongoing
The Mayor's Community Development Fund (MCDF) is a community development fund offered by the Town of Whitby to support local community groups, events, and initiatives that will benefit the community, including applications for COVID-19 support. The MCDF offers funding to local initiatives in our community through lead grants up to $25,000 and community grants up to $5,000.
The funding is raised through two events, The Mayor's Gala and the Mayor's Golf Tournament. Up to 50% of the proceeds raised by the Mayor's Golf Tournament and Mayor's Fundraiser will be awarded to a lead cause or charity. The balance will be awarded in smaller community grants.
If you apply, you can also request one of the following silent auction item packages:
- Whitby/Brooklin Retailer Gift Basket ($150 value)
- Whitby Recreation Gift Certificate ($250 value)
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Funding Portals and Lists |
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Ontario Government Funding Portal
Find out what funding is currently available from the Government of Ontario, if you’re eligible and what you need to apply.
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Canada Council for the Arts
All program area grants are accessible through their portal and registration must be complete at least 30 days before you wish to apply.
Canada Council grants are now organized into six programs:
1. Explore and Create;
2. Engage and Sustain;
3. Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
4. Supporting Artistic Practice;
5. Arts Across Canada;
6. Arts Abroad.
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FedDev Ontario
Find funding opportunities for business and not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario.
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Government of Canada: Culture, History and Sport Funding
The Government of Canada offers a wide array of granting opportunities around culture, history and sport. See an alphabetical listing of grants available here.
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Government of Canada: Employment and Social Development Canada
See a list of funding programs for jobs, training and social development projects.
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Government of Canada: Public Health Agency of Canada
Grant and Contribution Funding Opportunities for programs under the Public Health Agency of Canada. See an alphabetical listing of grants available here.
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Innovation Canada
Innovation Canada offers an online search tool that allows companies to search for relevant funding.
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Invest Durham
Find links to business loans and financing.
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Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) provides grants to Ontario-based individual artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups/collectives and organizations. Grants support a range of arts activities and disciplines.
The OAC offers two types of grant programs:
Project grants – one-time grants for specific projects, available to individual artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and organizations
Operating grants – ongoing support for Ontario-based, not-for-profit arts organizations and for-profit book and magazine publishers
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Parks and Recreation Ontario
A list of various funding opportunities, both governmental and non-governmental
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The Funding Portal
The Funding Portal is a subscription-based national bilingual e-commerce platform and gateway to improve access to government funding. The Portal aggregates thousands of sources of funding within a searchable database.
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Find free webinars and other resources through the following sites:
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