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Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program
Youth-focused community funding in Durham
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The micro-grant section now shows a coming soon notice instead of the prior application details, deadlines, and documents.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The micro-grant section now shows a coming soon notice instead of the prior application details, deadlines, and documents.
Micro-Grant Page Replaced with Coming Soon Notice
The Community Micro-Grant Program page now shows a coming soon notice for funding to support registered and non-registered not-for-profit organizations, as well as small, emerging resident-led community groups, across Durham Region. The prior application instructions, required documents, and eligibility details are no longer shown on-page, and the contact area now points to the Community Safety and Well-Being Secretariat at cswb@durham.ca. This replaces the earlier micro-grant posting that said applications were closed and previously pointed applicants to submission instructions, a deadline of May 22, 2026 at 4:59 p.m., and application materials including a grant application form, budget form, and most recent financial statements. The page also now includes a banner noting a program extension from December 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Community Micro-Grant Program Fund supports registered and non-registered not-for-profit organizations, as well as small, emerging resident-led community groups, across Durham Region. It funds projects that promote positive youth development and build leadership skills through community-led initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that promote positive youth development.
- Projects that build leadership skills.
Documents Needed
- Grant application form
- Budget form
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations.
- Non-registered not-for-profit organizations.
- Small, emerging resident-led community groups.
Eligible expenses
- Project delivery costs for violence prevention and youth development initiatives.
- Training, capacity-building, and organizational support activities.
- Materials, supplies, and equipment needed for community programming.
- Awareness, outreach, and engagement activities.
Selection criteria
- Projects must address one or more priority risk factors.
- Proposals should support violence reduction and positive youth development.
- Applications are expected to serve residents of Durham Region.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Check the eligibility requirements and application instructions.
- Step 2: Prepare application documents
- Complete the grant application form.
- Complete the budget form.
- Prepare the most recent financial statements.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the application package to cswb@durham.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Successful applicants are announced in May.
Additional information
- Only groups with a combined operating budget and revenue of $10,000 or less will be considered.
- The results are announced in May.
- Applicants are directed to the Program Guidelines for full eligibility details.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program Program
What is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program?
The Community Micro-Grant Program Fund supports registered and non-registered not-for-profit organizations, as well as small, emerging resident-led community groups, across Durham Region. It funds projects that promote positive youth development and build leadership skills through community-led initiatives.
Who is eligible for the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program program, you must:
Projects must be developed and delivered across Durham Region.
Projects must promote positive youth development.
Projects must build leadership skills.
What expenses are eligible under Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program?
Projects that promote positive youth development.
Projects that build leadership skills.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program?
You can contact Region of Durham by email at cswb@durham.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program available?
The Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program?
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Community Micro-Grants Program is funded by Region of Durham