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Community Investment Program - Change Fund
Empowering communities and not-for-profits to address grassroots issues
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Peel, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Change Fund was designed to empower communities and not-for-profit partners to address complex grassroots, community, and system-level issues aligned with Regional priorities. Maximum funding amounts were not specified.
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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
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Peel
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Addressing grassroots community issues
- Community development initiatives
- System-level interventions aligned with Regional priorities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups
- Community partners
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region (Ontario)
Additional information
- The Change Fund program is currently closed and not accepting applications.
- The program was designed to support community and not-for-profit partners.
- For inquiries about the Revolving Capital Loan program, contact cip@peelregion.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Program - Change Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Investment Program - Change Fund. 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 Investment Program - Change Fund?
The Change Fund was designed to empower communities and not-for-profit partners to address complex grassroots, community, and system-level issues aligned with Regional priorities. Maximum funding amounts were not specified.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Program - Change Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Program - Change Fund program, you must:
Not-for-profit organizations
Community groups
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Program - Change Fund?
Addressing grassroots community issues
Community development initiatives
System-level interventions aligned with Regional priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Investment Program - Change Fund?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at cip@peelregion.ca.
Where is the Community Investment Program - Change Fund available?
The Community Investment Program - Change Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Investment Program - Change Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Program - Change Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Investment Program - Change Fund?
Community Investment Program - Change Fund is funded by Region of Peel
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