Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) is an Ontario government ministry established in 2018 through the merger of the former Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. It oversees a wide range of programs and services for children, youth, families, and vulnerable individuals. Its mission is to promote well-being and social inclusion across Ontario by providing financial support to low-income households, assisting people with disabilities, fostering child and youth development, and advancing social and economic equality throughout the province. View Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)'s website for more information.

Content last updated: March 6, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

5 opportunities available

Grant and FundingArchived

Language Interpreter Grants

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Women's Futures

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Financial support for families caring for children with severe disabilities

Eligible Funding

From $25 to $665
Up to 28% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Government of Ontario (ON)

Supports capacity building in autism service delivery in Ontario

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $400,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Supports initiatives to combat human trafficking and aid survivors

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

About Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

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The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) is at the center of Ontario’s social support system. Its current structure was established in 2018 through the merger of two long-standing ministries: the Ministry of Community and Social Services, which traces its roots back to the early public welfare programs of the 20th century, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, which focused on policies and services for young people and families. This integration aimed to create a more cohesive and effective approach to social and community well-being across the province.

The ministry’s mandate is to enhance the well-being, independence, and inclusion of all Ontarians, especially those facing social or economic challenges. It is responsible for child and youth services — including child protection, adoption, and youth justice — as well as social assistance programs that provide income and employment supports to low-income individuals and families. It also oversees programs and services for persons with disabilities and community-based initiatives addressing issues such as homelessness, family violence, and access to supportive housing.

The ministry enforces family support obligations, protects the rights of children and vulnerable populations, and promotes women’s social and economic participation. Working in partnership with municipalities, community organizations, and service agencies, it seeks to strengthen Ontario’s social fabric by promoting inclusion, safety, and equity.

As an administrator of major financial support programs, the ministry plays a key role in reducing poverty and social exclusion. It funds and manages initiatives designed to provide a safety net for low-income households, strengthen families’ ability to meet their children’s needs, and support the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. The guiding principles behind these efforts are fairness, dignity, and opportunity — ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life and that all Ontarians have access to the resources needed to live independently and securely.