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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants Funds up to 600000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants?

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants is funded by Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program, you must: • Established program or service • Proven track record • Addresses community need

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants?

You can contact Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated.

Q: Where is the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants available?

The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 2, 2026

ON, Canada

Support to scale proven community programs

Grant and Funding

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Minimum amount : 100,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : November 4, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Grow Grants provide up to $600,000 to expand, improve, or adapt established programs or services. Funding supports initiatives with a proven track record that respond to community needs.

Activities funded

Expanding an existing program or service.
Improving an existing program or service.
Adapting an existing program or service to better meet community needs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 580,000

Expand peer support groups with extended hours and multilingual access

$ 595,000

Scale community meal production with mobile outreach and training

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must have an established program or service with a proven track record.
The program or service must respond to a demonstrated community need.
The funding request must be to expand, improve, or adapt an existing program or service.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations
First Nations
Municipalities
Libraries
Local service boards
Collaborations
Religious entities

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are informed of the final decision about 4 to 5 months after the application deadline.

Additional information

Application intake period: October 7, 2026 to November 4, 2026.
Final decisions are communicated about 4 to 5 months after the submission deadline.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow 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.