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Metcalf Foundation - Inclusive Local Economies Program: Opportunities Fund
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Toronto, Canada
Supports community projects to improve economic mobility for low-income people in Toronto.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Overview
This initiative provides funding to support innovative projects that aim to improve economic opportunities for low-income residents in Toronto. The program supports activities that enhance wages, facilitate access to good jobs, and leverage community assets to foster economic mobility.
Activities funded
- Developing strategies to improve low-wage work and upward mobility.
- Increasing access to quality employment for low-income populations.
- Utilizing neighborhood assets to support economic development initiatives.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 75,000
Establish a community job training center for low-income residents
$ 85,000
Support low-income entrepreneurs with coaching and micro-loans
Documents Needed
- Letter of interest submission in electronic PDF format.
Eligibility
- Applicants must address at least one of the three strategic areas.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations focused on community development in Toronto.
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses supporting innovative approaches to improve economic livelihoods.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
TorontoSelection criteria
- Innovation and originality of the proposed approach.
- Potential for significant impact on low-income communities.
- Feasibility of project implementation.
- Alignment with strategic goals of improving economic livelihoods.
How to apply
Step 1: Submit a letter of interest in electronic PDF format.Step 2: Await invitation to prepare a full application if shortlisted.Step 3: Complete the full application and supporting documents.Step 4: Submit the complete application by the specified deadline.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The grant is awarded without a specified maximum amount, but is unlikely to exceed $90,000 per year based on budget constraints.
Contacts
hdunford@metcalffoundation.com
Toronto, Canada
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