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Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Funding for emerging community needs
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports community projects that address emerging local needs and strengthen well-being and resiliency. Applicants can request up to $30,000 per project per year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- 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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities that respond to a specific emerging community need.
- Projects that strengthen community capacity, well-being, and resiliency.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Priority neighbourhoods identified by the Neighbourhood Equity Index.
- Priority neighbourhoods identified by the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Funding is available until the budget is exhausted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding Program
What is the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding?
This program supports community projects that address emerging local needs and strengthen well-being and resiliency. Applicants can request up to $30,000 per project per year.
How much funding can be received?
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding program?
To be eligible for the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding program, you must:
Addresses an emerging community need.
Supports well-being or resiliency.
Located in priority neighbourhoods.
What expenses are eligible under Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding?
Activities that respond to a specific emerging community need.
Projects that strengthen community capacity, well-being, and resiliency.
Where is the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding available?
The Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding?
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding is funded by City of Ottawa