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Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund
Funding for Durham poverty-reduction initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 19, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The fund provides up to $50,000 per approved application for 12 months. It supports Durham Region non-profits working to prevent or reduce poverty through operational and capacity-building activities.
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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 : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 19, 2025
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
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operational activities that help strengthen non-profit service delivery.
- Capacity-building projects that improve long-term organizational sustainability.
- Initiatives to prevent or reduce poverty in Durham Region.
- Projects that strengthen partnerships and community collaboration.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations.
- Unincorporated community organizations with a registered charitable financial sponsor.
- Non-profit organizations located in Durham Region.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Hospitals and post-secondary education institutions.
- Organizations whose services depend on religious or political participation.
- Government or government-based organizations applying alone.
- Projects at provincial or national scale without a Durham-based branch and clear local benefit.
Eligible expenses
- Professional and consultant fees for organizational plans, strategies, or policies.
- Staff training and development costs.
- Program evaluation or assessment costs.
- Staff salaries, rent, supplies, and technology.
- Marketing and communication activities.
- Financial sponsor fees, if applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Religious or political activities, including proselytizing.
- Capital construction or major capital infrastructure projects.
- Debt retirement, depreciation, or deficit funding.
- Event sponsorships.
- Activities mainly at provincial or national level without direct local benefit to Durham residents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Durham Region, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for completeness and general eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Applications are assessed against program principles, funding stream criteria, need, sustainability, outcomes, and collaboration.
- All applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
- Funding allocations require final approval from the Commissioner of Social Services.
Additional information
- Priority may be given to organizations that have not previously received CSIP funding.
- Applicants may use a financial sponsor if they are not incorporated.
- Some applications may be reviewed before moving to the full application.
- All applicants are notified in writing of the outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities 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 Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund?
The fund provides up to $50,000 per approved application for 12 months. It supports Durham Region non-profits working to prevent or reduce poverty through operational and capacity-building activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund program, you must:
Durham Region non-profits.
Projects benefiting Durham residents.
Insurance and legal compliance required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund?
Operational activities that help strengthen non-profit service delivery.
Capacity-building projects that improve long-term organizational sustainability.
Initiatives to prevent or reduce poverty in Durham Region.
Projects that strengthen partnerships and community collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Durham.
Where is the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund available?
The Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Social Investment Program - Thriving Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding