The Funding Opportunities Update is created by the Commissioner's Office of the Social Services Department at the Region of Durham.

We know that a strong, well-funded, not-for-profit and charitable sector 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.

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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.

Deadline: July 30, 2025

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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Deadline: August 1, 2025



The Lululemon Community Wellbeing Grant—formerly known as Here to Be—provides funding to community-led non-profit organizations around the globe that are advancing the wellbeing of their communities through creating equitable access to movement and mindful programming. Interested organizations can apply for up to $50,000 USD, which should not exceed 40% of their most recently completed fiscal year’s operating budget.

Applications for the 2026 granting round are open from July 7 to August 1, 2025. Please note that we have removed the Letter of Intent requirement and now have a single application.

We recognize the time and resources required to prepare a successful application. We strongly encourage interested organizations to review our FAQ page thoroughly to help inform them of their decision to apply.

What types of programming does the Community Wellbeing Grant fund?

We seek to fund organizations that are creating equity in physical, mental, and/or social wellbeing through providing access to movement and mindful programming.

Everyone has the right to be well, and we know the journey to being well looks different for everyone. That’s why we are committed to finding organizations that prioritize and center the unique needs of the communities they serve. Organizations will take different approaches to this work, as they provide programming that removes barriers to tools, services, and practices that support their communities to feel well. For example, grant recipients may expand financial accessibility to mental health and mindfulness resources, remove barriers to movement and connection practices, or offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed programming to improve mental health outcomes. Interested organizations should use their application to show how their programming is advancing the wellbeing of their community.

The Community Wellbeing Grant can be used for both operating and/or programming expenses. We offer flexible support to fit the organization’s needs and encourage organizations to submit funding requests based on their priorities.

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Deadline: August 5, 2025

Canadian registered charities and qualified donees are invited to apply for grants that support local, grassroots community-based health and education programs that help youth reach their full potential.

Single year funding: Up to $20,000 per year, except for Barrie and Central Ontario, which is up to $10,000.

Maximum one application per calendar year to each Community Board region.

Your program must:

• Support youth up to age 29 in Canada experiencing obstacles to reaching their full potential
• Focus on health or education

Preference is given to programs that best demonstrate how using technology can increase the effectiveness of their program to make positive impacts on communities. Examples include:

• Automating or digitizing your programs to better support the communities you serve
• Improving your program’s digital capabilities, such as creating and delivering online learning curriculum
• Building sensory-friendly environments for clients with disabilities.

Important note: Software products like Microsoft Office, Zoom and Google Suite, along with smartphones and tablets, do not qualify as technology in this context.



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Deadline: August 14, 2025

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility is launching a new grant program called the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant.

EASE aims to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and older adults by supporting them to live active, healthy, safe and socially connected lives.

This grant program will provide up to a maximum of $60,000 per successful applicant to support small construction or renovation projects – including retrofits – to improve accessibility. Projects can focus on outdoor spaces or housing in Ontario communities.

Examples of projects that can be funded:

• installing assistive kayak and canoe launches
• adding charging stations for mobility devices
• placing mobility mats at beaches
• building accessible washrooms at parks
• Projects that go above and beyond the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and/or the Ontario Building Code will be prioritized.

Applicants may include:

• municipalities
• incorporated not-for-profit organizations
• Indigenous governing bodies

All projects must:

• take place between November 2025 and September 2026
• focus on improving accessibility in outdoor spaces or buildings – including housing – for people with disabilities and older adults

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Coming Soon: The grant application period runs July 23, 2025 to August 20, 2025

Seed grants help organizations build resilience and enhance their ability to deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to support organizational planning, pilot a new program, and build their capacity to plan for future programs and services.

The grant application period is July 23, 2025 to August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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Coming Soon: Applications for the 2026 Community Grant Program will be made available on the City's website in the first week of August, 2025.

What will the City Fund



Activities, programs or initiatives that serve the residents of Pickering or provide an economic benefit to the City, or that create a positive image of the City.

First Time Applicants: For new applicants, the maximum grant amount that an eligible organization can receive is $3,000.

Eligibility: Local community groups and organizations

• That are not for profit
• That serves, in whole or in part, the residents of the City of Pickering
• At least 80% of the organization members reside in Pickering
• Regionally based organizations, if their services directly benefit Pickering residents
• Religious organizations, if their event or program is open to the public and conducted in public or commercial spaces

Who is not eligible

• Individuals
• For profit groups/organizations
• Organizations with a political mandate
• Ratepayer's associations or tenant/landlord associations
• Daycare or Nursery Schools
• School or school related extracurricular events
• Adult or youth competitive sports teams or leagues
• Organizations that receive funding from United Way Durham or benefit from Bingo Lottery proceeds
• Activities with high liability (eg. Fireworks, dunk tanks and pyrotechnics)

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Quarter Three Deadline: August 28, 2025



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 one-time rural / agricultural projects or programs without 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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Deadline: Submit your Expression of Interest by August 29, 2025

The CRRF works to strengthen the social fabric of our society by supporting, enabling and convening community groups and organizations through our grants, services, and network of public, research, and community partners. One of the most important ways that the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) fights racism in Canada is through our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF).

NARF supports our commitments to build a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society by strengthening the capacity of racialized communities, religious minority groups, and Indigenous people to carry out their own work to combat racism and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and sharing with the broader public. 

The CRRF is accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada. These projects must be implemented between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Please read through the guidelines for a clear understanding of the NARF Projects funding. 

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Upcoming meeting: September 9, 2025

Deadline to apply to present at upcoming meeting: September 3, 2025

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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Apply now: Applications will be reviewed September 11 to October 9, 2025

The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund (ICF) offers $5,000 - $25,000 grants 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.

The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund provides flexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada across all provinces and territories. Funding is available for projects focused on, but not limited to:

• Health, mental health and well-being
• Access to education and resources
• Preservation of the land and water
• Community building and enhancement
• Intergenerational language and cultural revitalization
• Preference may be given to programs where technology is being used to advance reconciliation.

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 4 to March 4, 2025, or until the first 200 applicants are received.
• Fall: September 11 to October 9, 2025, or until the first 200 applicants are received.

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Deadline: We are currently accepting applications and supporting documents for one-year projects for the fiscal year 2025 to 2026 on a rolling basis.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is working with Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to:

• develop and support relationships based on trust and respect
• create opportunities to empower and engage Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in decision-making processes that impact their lives

This program will provide contribution funding for projects that:

• increase the ability of Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to engage at the grassroots level
• advance grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people within all levels of government
• support real and meaningful systemic change in Canada

The goals of this program are to:

• actively engage grassroots in the development of the governments' legislative and policy agendas
• ensure that government policies, programs, legislation and services are reflective of grassroots priorities and perspectives
• increase awareness of government policies and programs among grassroots through outreach with Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ communities and organizations
• improve access to funding opportunities through relationship building across all levels of government

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Coming soon: The next intake period will be launched in fall 2025, with the exact date to be determined.

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) supports projects that strengthen community food security and increase the availability and accessibility of local, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food through food production-focused activities for equity-deserving groups, particularly Indigenous and Black communities.

Program objectives

The LFIF aims to support locally-driven projects that will help improve community food security through the purchase and installation of infrastructure/equipment that will increase access to local, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

Priority will be given to projects that predominantly serve equity-deserving groups, particularly those that are led by or focus on Indigenous and Black communities.

Small Scale Projects

• provides grant funding between $25,000 and $100,000
• supports projects that aim to address local food security priorities through the purchase and installation of one or a few pieces of infrastructure/equipment
• projects must include a production element

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Deadline: Apply now to be added to a wait list

Starter Company Plus Program is for existing business owners operating between 1 to 3 years (market ready/ready to sell), to expand (hiring employees, contractors or getting a location) or buying a business in Durham Region.

The Program provides:

• The program has 3 mandatory training days over 2 weeks (9:00am – 3:00pm) covering Business Concept, Organization, Operations and Customer Relations
• The chance to receive up to $5,000 in seed funding to kick off a new business or expand your current business
• The experience of running a successful business that may help you obtain more traditional financing such as a bank loan if you so require in the future

This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

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Deadline: Ongoing - Applications accepted on a rolling basis



The Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects in unserved and underserved areas in Ontario, particularly in rural areas.

OTIF provides time-limited, application-based funding for up to 5 years to support the start-up and growth of transit services across the province. Through OTIF, the province is providing eligible communities with the support they need to build safe and reliable transit services.

Eligible applicants are municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous communities.



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Deadline: Ongoing - Continuous intake until funding is fully allocated



The Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream offers funding to eligible organizations to:

• build new training centres
• upgrade existing training centres
• convert an existing building into a training centre

The following organizations are eligible to apply to the SDF Capital Stream as a primary applicant:

• employers in Ontario (other than the educational organizations listed as being eligible to apply as partners)
• minister-approved, non-college apprenticeship program training delivery agents
• non-profit organizations including Indigenous band offices and Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders
• professional, industry or employer associations
• trade unions or union-affiliated organizations
• municipalities
• hospitals
• District Social Services Administration Boards
• Consolidated Municipal Service Managers

The following educational organizations are eligible to apply to the SDF Capital Stream as a

• partner with one or more of the eligible primary applicant organizations:
• district school boards
• publicly assisted colleges, universities or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario
• career colleges
• private universities with consent from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer degrees



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Deadline: Ongoing



The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. The program fosters the preservation of Indigenous culture and facilitates access to heritage collections for all Canadians. It also promotes professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions.

Exhibition Circulation Fund - Ongoing

The Exhibition Circulation Fund component assists museums with the costs of hosting travelling exhibitions originating from another Canadian non-profit organization, an Indigenous organization, or from a federal heritage institution, and borrowing artefacts for exhibition purposes from a federal institution.



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Deadline: Various dates

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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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.

Please contact info@maytree.com with any questions.

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No Fixed Deadline: Note: Due to an increased volume of applications under the Events component and limited funding, we are no longer able to accept new applications for events taking place in fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025. The program continues to take applications for events taking place in FY 2025-2026.

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.

Priorities: Combatting anti-Asian racism, Building Community Resilience, as well as for events that unite communities to take collective action and build capacity to address and prevent hate toward impacted individuals and groups, including in the aftermath of hate incidents.

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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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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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:

• Food security: organizations or programs addressing issues around food insecurity
• Well-being: supporting the physical or mental health of those working in the Canadian food system
• Education and food literacy: education for people about agriculture and food; creating understanding of production practices and careers in the industry
• Public trust in agriculture and food: promoting the Canadian food system
• Community enhancements: making a difference where our employees and customers live and work

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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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Open Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round

As part of our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada, the Peter Gilgan Foundation has dedicated funds to reducing barriers and uplifting opportunities and wellbeing for Indigenous young people. Informed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as well as the guidance of community leaders who generously share their wisdom and worldviews, we strive to ensure:

• Our objectives centre Indigenous self-determination
• Our approach remains rooted in relationship
• Our leadership emerges with humility

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

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.

All Indigenous Youth grants are single-year commitments.

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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. Our grants empower organizations that enable underserved young people and families to overcome systemic barriers to academic success, economic prosperity, and health and wellbeing. We prioritize:

• Programs supporting equity-deserving youth
• Efforts that 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 to measurable social impact and willingness to engage in self-evaluation for ongoing learning and improvement
• Education & Economic Opportunities
• Children & Youth Mental Health
• Food Security & 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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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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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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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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Application Deadline: Ongoing

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.

Ready to find out more? Reach out to edi-ide@feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505 for more information on eligibility.

How to apply: Contact one of our bilingual officers by email or at 1-866-593-5505 at any time for more information and to receive an application form.

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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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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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Deadline: Varied

Apply for National Housing Strategy or other CMHC funding to build or renovate affordable housing.

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Find funding opportunities for business and not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario.

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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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See a list of funding programs for jobs, training and social development projects.

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Grant and Contribution Funding Opportunities for programs under the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Innovation Canada offers an online search tool that allows companies to search for relevant funding. 

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Find information and supports for starting a business in Durham Region.

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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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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:

Invest Durham

Imagine Canada

Charity Village

Community Foundations of Canada

Ontario Nonprofit Network

Ontario Trillium Foundation