Community Funding - Emergency Funding
Last Update: October 27, 2025
Ottawa, ON
Supports agencies with urgent, essential, unexpected financial needs
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
Prepare and review the application
- Complete application as instructed by the consultant
- Attach all necessary documentation
- Review completed application for accuracy
5
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
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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