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Community Funding - Project Funding

Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
City of Ottawa
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 18, 2025
  • Closing date : October 16, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Community Funding - Project Funding program offers up to $75,000 per year to support capacity-building projects and initiatives that enhance the delivery of social services and address emerging or unmet community needs. Eligible activities include the creation or expansion of programs, pilot projects, and initiatives that improve organizational efficiency, skills development, and community support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 18, 2025
  • Closing date : October 16, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation or expansion of programs addressing emerging or unmet community needs within the social services sector.
  • Initiatives to strengthen organizational administration, structure, or partnerships to improve operational efficiency.
  • Pilot programs designed to increase an organization's capacity to deliver social services.
  • Projects focused on skill development, mentorship, and training to help individuals achieve employment or educational goals.
  • Programs supporting financial literacy, homework assistance, and the development of essential personal and social skills, especially for equity-deserving communities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations operating within the social services sector

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel salaries and benefits directly related to the project.
  • Consulting fees for capacity-building or pilot program initiatives.
  • Materials and supplies necessary for program delivery.
  • Technology and equipment required for project implementation.
  • Training and development costs for staff and participants.
  • Insurance fees related to the project, including commercial general liability insurance.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Ottawa

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted for both one-year and three-year funding periods, with three-year funding restricted to organizations not receiving Sustainability Funding.
  • Successful applicants will receive a single payment after signing the contribution agreement.
  • Approved projects must submit an outcome report, including a financial statement, within four weeks after the project period.
  • Applicants are required to carry a minimum of $2 million in commercial general liability insurance, naming the City of Ottawa as additional insured.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding - Project Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Funding - 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 - Project Funding?

The Community Funding - Project Funding program offers up to $75,000 per year to support capacity-building projects and initiatives that enhance the delivery of social services and address emerging or unmet community needs. Eligible activities include the creation or expansion of programs, pilot projects, and initiatives that improve organizational efficiency, skills development, and community support.

How much funding can be received?

Community Funding - Project Funding Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was October 16, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Community Funding - Project Funding program?

To be eligible for the Community Funding - Project Funding program, you must: The applicant must be a non-profit organization in the social services sector. The project must address unmet or emerging community needs or build organizational capacity. Three-year funding is only available to organizations not receiving Sustainability Funding from the City.

What expenses are eligible under Community Funding - Project Funding?

Creation or expansion of programs addressing emerging or unmet community needs within the social services sector. Initiatives to strengthen organizational administration, structure, or partnerships to improve operational efficiency. Pilot programs designed to increase an organization's capacity to deliver social services. Projects focused on skill development, mentorship, and training to help individuals achieve employment or educational goals. Programs supporting financial literacy, homework assistance, and the development of essential personal and social skills, especially for equity-deserving communities.

Where is the Community Funding - Project Funding available?

The Community Funding - Project Funding program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Community Funding - Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Funding - Project Funding is a Grant and Funding

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