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Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Funding for activities addressing emerging community needs
Last Update: February 11, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $30,000 per project per year to support initiatives that address emerging community needs and that strengthen capacity, well-being, and resilience. Eligible activities include projects or activities targeting a new issue, a significant unmet need, or a growing concern related to external factors (economic changes, drug toxicity, long-term impacts of COVID-19, etc.).
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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
- Quebec
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need 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 Program - Emerging Community Need Funding?
This program provides funding of up to $30,000 per project per year to support initiatives that address emerging community needs and that strengthen capacity, well-being, and resilience. Eligible activities include projects or activities targeting a new issue, a significant unmet need, or a growing concern related to external factors (economic changes, drug toxicity, long-term impacts of COVID-19, etc.).
How much funding can be received?
Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
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 Quebec.
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
