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Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Funding for anti-human trafficking community supports
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 7, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports anti-human trafficking projects in Ontario, with approximately $27 million available over five years. It funds survivor-led initiatives and services for children and youth who have been sexually exploited, including residential treatment, peer mentoring, and employment or educational supports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 7, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Survivor-led anti-human trafficking projects
- Services for children and youth sexually exploited through sex trafficking
- Residential treatment and related supports
- Peer mentoring and employment or education supports
Documents Needed
- Completed online TPON application form
- Digital signature from the signing authority
- Audited financial statements
- List of board members, where applicable
- Certificate of Incorporation or Status
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- For-profit corporations
- Municipalities and district social services administration boards
- Indigenous organizations and Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-legal entities
Eligible expenses
- Project staff and operating costs
- Research, planning, and development costs
- Resource development and production costs
- Outreach and project-related events
- Honoraria and incremental program costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual general meetings, budget deficits, and membership fees
- Fundraising, political, committee, or religious activities
- Costs already covered by other government funding
- Contingency, miscellaneous, or unrelated costs
- Activities outside Ontario and refundable HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program’s assessment criteria.
- The ministry may favor projects that better meet the fund’s objectives and priorities.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible applications.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement.
- Recipients must report on progress, performance, and financial accountability.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) portal.
- A single eligible lead applicant must submit each application.
- The ministry may request applicants to adjust the scale of their budget as a condition of funding.
- Successful recipients must report on ministry-identified performance measures.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund?
This program supports anti-human trafficking projects in Ontario, with approximately $27 million available over five years. It funds survivor-led initiatives and services for children and youth who have been sexually exploited, including residential treatment, peer mentoring, and employment or educational supports.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund program, you must:
Eligible legal entity
Ontario-based project
Aligned with fund priorities
What expenses are eligible under Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund?
Survivor-led anti-human trafficking projects
Services for children and youth sexually exploited through sex trafficking
Residential treatment and related supports
Peer mentoring and employment or education supports
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
Where is the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund available?
The Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund?
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund is funded by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)