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General Community Crisis Response Fund
One-time support for Toronto communities affected by violence
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Grassroot groups, resident-led groups, non-profit organizations, or charities.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Community Crisis Response Fund provides one-time financial assistance to Toronto groups responding to traumatic incidents and community violence. It supports community healing and capacity-building projects, including healing circles, resource fairs, and training or skill-building related to community safety and wellbeing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- 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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that address a specific violent incident or crisis in a community and contribute to local community capacity building or community healing.
- Youth-led, youth-driven projects or activities that address a specific violent incident or crisis in a community and contribute to community capacity building and community healing and wellbeing.
- Community healing and resiliency activities or projects.
- Community capacity-building activities or projects.
Documents Needed
- Project Activity Workplan
- Project Budget Template
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grassroot groups, resident-led groups, non-profit organizations, or charities.
- Groups, organizations, or initiatives that are predominantly created, devised, governed, staffed, and implemented by young people.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants cannot apply for the General and Youth-Led Project streams for the same incident.
- Groups are not considered for new funding while still completing a previously approved application.
- Groups are not considered for new funding if they have not submitted a project completion report for previously funded activities.
Eligible expenses
- Project coordination (maximum $1,500)
- Honoraria and facilitation and speaker fees
- Food and drinks
- Basic project supplies, transportation, and childcare
- Other costs, activities or initiatives (reviewed on a case-to-case basis)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major equipment purchases such as BBQs, computers, and other items
- Fundraising events and donations to charitable causes
- Reserve funds
- Debt repayment or deficit funding
- Political or religious activities, raffles, scholarships, and individual subsidies
Selection criteria
- Funding priority is given to applications that support community healing and resiliency by helping participants connect, reflect on the incident, identify needs related to response, recovery, healing and resiliency, and envision hope and direction for the future.
- Funding priority is given to applications that support community capacity building by involving community input and participation in planning, implementation and feedback, developing knowledge, skills and resources, and building on community strengths.
How to apply
- Connect with a Community Development Officer in your area before applying.
- Download, complete and submit the Project Activity Workplan and Project Budget Template with your application.
- Submit your application online.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions may take up to two months.
- City staff may reach out with questions about your application.
- Your Community Development Officer will send those questions with a timeline of 30 days to respond.
- If you do not respond within 30 days, you will need to start a new application.
Additional information
- Accommodation of special needs, such as documents in alternate formats, sign-language interpreters, and off-hour meetings, is available as required.
- Information collected on the form, including personal information, may be subject to full public disclosure under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 56, s. 27, and By-Law 974-1998.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the General Community Crisis Response Fund Program
What is the General Community Crisis Response Fund?
The Community Crisis Response Fund provides one-time financial assistance to Toronto groups responding to traumatic incidents and community violence. It supports community healing and capacity-building projects, including healing circles, resource fairs, and training or skill-building related to community safety and wellbeing.
How much funding can be received?
General Community Crisis Response Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the General Community Crisis Response Fund program?
To be eligible for the General Community Crisis Response Fund program, you must:
The group must consist of three or more members.
The project must occur within Toronto and respond to a specific violent incident.
The project must contribute to community capacity building or community healing.
What expenses are eligible under General Community Crisis Response Fund?
Projects that address a specific violent incident or crisis in a community and contribute to local community capacity building or community healing.
Youth-led, youth-driven projects or activities that address a specific violent incident or crisis in a community and contribute to community capacity building and community healing and wellbeing.
Community healing and resiliency activities or projects.
Community capacity-building activities or projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the General Community Crisis Response Fund?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at ccrf@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-338-2084.
Where is the General Community Crisis Response Fund available?
The General Community Crisis Response Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the General Community Crisis Response Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
General Community Crisis Response Fund is a Grant and Funding