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Community Funding Program - Project Funding
Funding for social service capacity-building projects
Last Update: May 15, 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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Funding Program - Project 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 - 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 undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding Program - Project Funding?
Community Funding Program - Project Funding is funded by City of Ottawa