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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
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