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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 can apply.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Community Crisis Response Fund provides one-time financial assistance to support communities impacted by traumatic incidents and community violence in Toronto. It supports community healing and capacity-building projects, including healing circles, community 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
- Youth (<40)
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 can apply.
- A group, organization or initiative that is predominately created, devised, governed, staffed and implemented by young people.
Who is not eligible
- Groups cannot apply for both general and youth streams for the same incident.
- Applicants will not be considered for new funding while still completing a previously approved application.
- Applicants will not be 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
- Facilitation and speaker fees
- Food and drinks
- Basic project supplies, transportation, childcare, and 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Selection criteria
- Funding priority is given to applications that support community healing and resiliency activities or projects, including providing opportunity for participants to connect and support one another, reflect on the impact of 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 activities or projects, including community input and participation in planning, implementation and feedback, developing knowledge, skills and resources, and building on the strengths of the community.
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, and applications may be declined if there are too many clarifying questions.
- Your Community Development Officer will send these questions with a timeline of 30 days to respond.
- If you do not respond within the 30 days, you will need to start a new application.
- The organization you select as a trustee may require a vetting process from City of Toronto staff to ensure they are eligible to be a trustee organization.
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 support communities impacted by traumatic incidents and community violence in Toronto. It supports community healing and capacity-building projects, including healing circles, community 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.
Grassroot groups, resident-led groups, non-profit organizations or charities can apply.
A group, organization or initiative in the Youth-Led Project stream must be predominately created, devised, governed, staffed and implemented by young people.
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