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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
HOPE Charity Fund supports local charities through a two-year funding partnership. It focuses on poverty, crisis intervention, affliction management, mentoring, and community development, while excluding research, advocacy, public awareness campaigns, environment, animal welfare, and fundraising.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charity programs addressing poverty and homelessness
- Crisis intervention services
- Support programs for illness or disability
- Mentoring programs
- Community development initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Charity registration number
- Mission statement
- Most recent audited financial statements
- Budget for the coming year
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Local charities serving Greater Toronto Area communities
- Charities running programs in poverty relief, crisis intervention, mentoring, community development, or support for illness and disability
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without CRA registered charity status
- Charities with less than one year of operating history
- Organizations mainly funded by governments or other agencies
- Groups focused on research, lobbying, public awareness, environment, animal welfare, or fundraising
Eligible expenses
- General charity operations
- Specific local programs, if funds can be tracked separately
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficits
- Research
- Advocacy or lobbying
- Public awareness campaigns
- Environment, animal welfare, and fundraising activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Toronto Area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against HOPE's charity selection criteria
- Selected applicants are notified by the end of January
- A partnership agreement is created with selected charities
- Funding is tied to fulfilling the partnership during the first year
Additional information
- Selected charities are treated as community partners.
- The funding term is two years, with a possible second-year renewal at HOPE's discretion.
- Successful applicants are notified by the end of January.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HOPE Charity Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the HOPE Charity 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 HOPE Charity Fund?
HOPE Charity Fund supports local charities through a two-year funding partnership. It focuses on poverty, crisis intervention, affliction management, mentoring, and community development, while excluding research, advocacy, public awareness campaigns, environment, animal welfare, and fundraising.
Who is eligible for the HOPE Charity Fund program?
To be eligible for the HOPE Charity Fund program, you must:
CRA-registered charity
One year of operating history
Serves the Greater Toronto Area
What expenses are eligible under HOPE Charity Fund?
Charity programs addressing poverty and homelessness
Crisis intervention services
Support programs for illness or disability
Mentoring programs
Community development initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the HOPE Charity Fund?
You can contact HOPE Toronto Inc. (HOPE) by email at info@hopevolleyball.com.
Where is the HOPE Charity Fund available?
The HOPE Charity Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the HOPE Charity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HOPE Charity Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the HOPE Charity Fund?
HOPE Charity Fund is funded by HOPE Toronto Inc. (HOPE)