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Community Crisis Response Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Community Crisis Response Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Where is the Community Crisis Response Fund available?

The Community Crisis Response Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Community Crisis Response Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Crisis Response Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Crisis Response Fund?

Community Crisis Response Fund is funded by City of Toronto

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Toronto, Canada

Supports community healing after violent incidents in Toronto

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Toronto

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

3-3 employees

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Social Services

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

This initiative offers up to $5,000 in one-time financial assistance to communities affected by traumatic incidents and violence in Toronto. It supports projects that promote community healing and resilience, particularly youth-led activities addressing specific violent events.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,500

Creating a healing space for community impacted by violence

$ 4,900

Youth-led peer support network for trauma recovery

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Grassroot groups and resident-led organizations in Toronto
Non-profit organizations or charities located in Toronto
Youth-led initiatives with participants aged 12 to 29

Who is not eligible

Groups outside Toronto
Religious activities not related to healing or community wellbeing
Commercial businesses or profit-driven organizations

Eligible geographic areas

Toronto

How to apply

Connect with a Community Development Officer for supportShare your application, workplan, and budget with the officerEnsure your application is submitted within three months of the violent incidentComplete and submit all required documentation as advised by the officer

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Crisis Response Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Crisis Response 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.