Funding for Programs Aiding Low-Income Communities in Ontario (Canada)
GrantID: 73930
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This grant is designed to support nonprofit and community-based organizations within a Canadian province’s regional funding catchments. It aims to foster organizational resilience, enabling recipients to improve internal capacity, pilot new programs, develop strategic planning processes, and adapt digital tools or service delivery models. The intended use of funds includes staffing, resource acquisition, training, equipment, small-scale technology, travel related to project planning, and modest administrative overhead.
Eligible applicants include registered charities, not-for-profit corporations, Indigenous community groups, small municipalities (under 20,000 population), and collaborative partnerships led by eligible organizations—with a minimum track record of one year. The focus is on projects that align with one of four broad service sectors: sports and recreation, arts and culture, environment, or human and social services. Grants are available to support initiatives across these thematic areas within designated geographic zones across the province.
Funding awards range from CAD 10,000 to CAD 100,000 for a project term of six to twelve months. These grants are provided annually, with a defined application window each summer (e.g., July 23 to August 20, 2025). Applications undergo a competitive assessment based on community benefit, organizational readiness, project clarity, and financial need. The program typically allocates millions across hundreds of grants annually, reflecting a broad commitment to community capacity-building.
This opportunity is well‑suited for local nonprofits or collectives that are preparing for scaling up, responding to emerging local needs, or developing new initiatives ready for future growth. Successful applicants may receive funding to hire staff, handle digital transformation, train volunteers, or deliver pilot community programs.
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Organizations and individuals based in Ontario who are engaged in Other may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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