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Community Funding - Emergency Funding

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Funding - Emergency Funding program?

To be eligible for the Community Funding - Emergency Funding program, you must: Must be an agency currently receiving Sustainability Funding. Emergency expense must align with Community Funding Framework priorities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Funding - Emergency Funding?

You can contact City of Ottawa by email at communityfunding@ottawa.ca.

Q: Where is the Community Funding - Emergency Funding available?

The Community Funding - Emergency Funding program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Community Funding - Emergency Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Funding - Emergency Funding is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding - Emergency Funding?

Community Funding - Emergency Funding is funded by City of Ottawa

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs

Grant and Funding

Overview

The Emergency Funding program provides one-time financial support to agencies facing unexpected, essential expenses that cannot be met with existing resources, specifically for activities aligning with the Community Funding Framework priorities. Only organizations currently receiving Sustainability Funding are eligible; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Ottawa
Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Initiatives aimed at addressing urgent needs or essential unforeseen circumstances related to the services and activities supported by the community funding framework.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an agency currently receiving Sustainability Funding.
The emergency expense must be one-time, unexpected, and essential.
The expense must relate to services and activities that align with the Community Funding Framework priorities.

Who is eligible?

Agencies currently receiving Sustainability Funding from the Community Funding Framework

Who is not eligible

Agencies not currently receiving Sustainability Funding from the Community Funding program.

Eligible expenses

Unforeseen and essential expenses that cannot be covered by the organization's existing financial resources.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Ottawa

How to apply

Confirm eligibility and expense requirements

Review the eligibility to ensure your agency receives Sustainability Funding
Confirm the expense is unexpected and essential
Check alignment with the Community Funding Framework priorities

Gather required information and documents

Prepare detailed information about the emergency expense
Gather supporting documentation related to the funding need
Ensure all details align with program requirements

Contact Community Funding consultant

Contact your Community Funding consultant to discuss your situation
Alternatively, send an inquiry to communityfunding@ottawa.ca
Request application instructions or forms

Prepare and review the application

Complete application as instructed by the consultant
Attach all necessary documentation
Review completed application for accuracy

Submit the emergency funding application

Submit your complete application by following provided instructions
Ensure you have confirmation of submission

Additional information

The Emergency Fund is available exclusively to agencies that are current recipients of Sustainability Funding.
The emergency expense must directly align with Community Funding Framework priorities.

Contacts

communityfunding@ottawa.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding - Emergency Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Funding - Emergency Funding. 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.