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Community Funding - Emergency Funding
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
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.
What is the Community Funding - Emergency Funding?
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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Community Funding - Emergency Funding?
Initiatives aimed at addressing urgent needs or essential unforeseen circumstances related to the services and activities supported by the community funding framework.
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.
Where is the Community Funding - Emergency Funding available?
The Community Funding - Emergency Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Funding - Emergency Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Funding - Emergency Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding - Emergency Funding?
Community Funding - Emergency Funding is funded by City of Ottawa