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Community Funding Program - Emerging Community Need Funding
Funding for emerging community needs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Quebec, 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
- 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
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
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 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 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