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Community Funding Program - Project Funding
Funding for social service capacity-building projects
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Project Funding supports initiatives that strengthen social service organizations and help communities respond to unmet or growing needs. The program offers up to $75,000 per year for projects such as new or expanded programs, capacity-building initiatives, and pilot programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
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
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New programs addressing emerging or unmet community needs.
- Expansion of existing programs.
- Capacity-building initiatives for organizations or sectors.
- Pilot programs supporting community needs.
- Projects to improve organizational efficiency, structure, capacity, or partnerships.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in the social services sector.
- Organizations located in Ottawa.
- Organizations serving Ottawa residents.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking three-year funding while receiving Sustainability Funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
Selection criteria
- Projects that increase skills and abilities for individuals to achieve their life and work goals.
- Projects that address an emerging, unmet, complex, or growing need.
- Projects that improve organizational efficiency or capacity.
- Projects that strengthen structure or partnerships within the sector.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are advised of the results on Thursday, November 13.
Additional information
- Three-year project funding is only available to organizations not receiving Sustainability Funding.
- Applicants are advised of results on Thursday, November 13.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Program - Project Funding Program
What is the Community Funding Program - Project Funding?
Project Funding supports initiatives that strengthen social service organizations and help communities respond to unmet or growing needs. The program offers up to $75,000 per year for projects such as new or expanded programs, capacity-building initiatives, and pilot programs.
How much funding can be received?
Community Funding Program - Project Funding Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Funding Program - Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the Community Funding Program - Project Funding program, you must:
Located in Ottawa
Serves Ottawa residents
Social services sector project
What expenses are eligible under Community Funding Program - Project Funding?
New programs addressing emerging or unmet community needs.
Expansion of existing programs.
Capacity-building initiatives for organizations or sectors.
Pilot programs supporting community needs.
Projects to improve organizational efficiency, structure, capacity, or partnerships.
Where is the Community Funding Program - Project Funding available?
The Community Funding Program - Project Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Funding Program - Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Funding Program - Project Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding Program - Project Funding?
Community Funding Program - Project Funding is funded by City of Ottawa