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Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants program?

To be eligible for the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants program, you must: Registered charity Mailing address in Durham Region Benefits Durham Region residents

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants?

You can contact Durham Community Foundation (DCF).

Q: Where is the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants available?

The Durham Community Foundation Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants?

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants is funded by Durham Community Foundation (DCF)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities

Grant and Funding

Durham Community Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This program provides funding to support community initiatives that align with priorities identified in the Foundation’s Vital Signs Report. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and supported activities focus on projects delivered in Durham Region that benefit local residents.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : July 4, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

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

All industries

Target groups

General public
Children & youth
Seniors
Women & girls

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Activities funded

Initiatives that strengthen community connection, inclusion, and regional pride.
Projects that build civic engagement, belonging, trust, and community participation.
Environmental initiatives supporting resilient infrastructure and climate action.
Programs addressing food insecurity, health and wellbeing, housing, income and work, safety, seniors, or youth development.
Municipal-focused initiatives benefiting residents of Ajax or Scugog Township (as applicable).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,000

Weekly fresh food boxes and cooking workshops for vulnerable families

$ 19,500

Youth-led pollinator garden and green skills training hub

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered charity.
The applicant must have a mailing address within Durham Region.
The proposed services must be delivered within Durham Region.
The project must benefit residents of Durham Region.
The project should align with priorities identified in the Foundation’s Vital Signs Report.

Who is eligible?

Registered charities
Small and mid-sized charitable organizations (priority)

Eligible geographic areas

Durham Region (Ontario)
Ajax, Ontario (for Ajax Community Fund)
Scugog Township, Ontario (for Joel W. Aldred, D.F.C., RCAF and Ann Mooney-Aldred Fund)

Selection criteria

Alignment with priorities identified in the Foundation’s Vital Signs Report.

Processing and Agreement

Funding decisions are communicated in December.

Additional information

Program priorities are based on data from the Foundation’s Vital Signs Report.
Priority is given to small and mid-sized organizations with operating budgets under $1 million.
Funding priorities include a municipal focus through dedicated funds for Ajax and Scugog Township residents.
Decisions are communicated in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants. 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 Durham Community Foundation Community Grants?

Who is eligible for the Durham Community Foundation Community Grants program?

What expenses are eligible under Durham Community Foundation Community Grants?

Initiatives that strengthen community connection, inclusion, and regional pride. Projects that build civic engagement, belonging, trust, and community participation. Environmental initiatives supporting resilient infrastructure and climate action. Programs addressing food insecurity, health and wellbeing, housing, income and work, safety, seniors, or youth development. Municipal-focused initiatives benefiting residents of Ajax or Scugog Township (as applicable).