Funding for Initiatives Supporting Equity-Deserving Communities in Ontario (Canada)
GrantID: 74752
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1,500
Summary
This funding opportunity offers support for grassroots community groups or neighborhood organizations within a major Canadian city to host environmentally focused public events. Eligible applicants are local volunteer-led groups—whether newly formed or established—that aim to bring people together through nature-inspired gatherings, such as outdoor celebrations, environmental workshops, or neighborhood green space activations.
Funding can help cover practical event expenses, enabling groups to enhance community connection, encourage environmental stewardship, and animate public spaces in meaningful, creative ways. Program priorities include inclusion, accessibility, and equity-driven representation—particularly aiming to support groups from historically underrepresented or equity-denied communities.
Microgrant awards typically provide modest funding—enough to support event logistics and materials—and are structured to empower groups that may not otherwise have access to funding mechanisms. The application process is streamlined, designed for groups with limited administrative resources, and emphasizes originality of event design, intended audience reach, and environmental or community impact.
Eligible events must be open to the public, held in accessible outdoor or communal settings, and seek to foster shared appreciation for local environments or community heritage. The goal is to reduce barriers to organizing community-based cultural or ecological activities and to encourage civic participation in local environmental care.
Application windows occur periodically, with review conducted by local volunteer panels or staff, and notifications typically issued within a few weeks of the deadline. While funding is not guaranteed, successful applicants gain not only financial support, but also visibility and affirmation for their community-driven initiatives.
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If you are located in Ontario and working in the area of Non-Profit Support Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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