How much funding can be received?

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.

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
Ontario

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

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