Community Capacity Building Fund

• The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a for-profit business (sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation).
• The project must build organizational capacity, support sustainability, and contribute to long-term organizational development.
• The project must be incremental, adding to or advancing existing plans rather than supporting ongoing operations.
• The project must address local priorities and aim for long-term community or economic benefits.
• The project should demonstrate collaboration through partnerships that support shared success.

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations (not registered charities)
• For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors
• For-profit businesses, including partnerships
• For-profit businesses, including corporations

Who is not eligible

• Registered charitable organizations

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Ongoing operations (day-to-day operating activities)

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Orillia (Ontario)
• Township of Oro-Medonte (Ontario)
• Township of Ramara (Ontario)
• Township of Severn (Ontario)
• Chippewas of Rama First Nation

• Maximum project budget: $12,000.
• Application deadline listed: October 27, 2025.