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Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund program, you must: Impacted by COVID-19 Build capacity and resilience Respond to community needs

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund?

You can contact Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated.

Q: Where is the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund available?

The Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports organizational recovery and long-term resilience

Grant and Funding

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated

Overview

Provides up to $200,000 to support COVID-19 recovery efforts. Funds projects that rebuild organizational capacity through new approaches, new activities, adapted strategies, or planning for future challenges.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Minimum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 25, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

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

Activities funded

Developing new approaches to support recovery
Establishing new activities to meet changing community needs
Adapting organizational strategies in response to COVID-19 impacts
Planning to address future challenges

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 195,000

Modernize intake systems and hybrid service delivery to rebuild capacity

$ 99,000

Create a community food hub with cold storage and logistics tools

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organization impacted by COVID-19
The project must rebuild organizational capacity and improve resilience
The project must respond to changing community needs
The project must focus on developing new approaches, establishing new activities, adapting strategies, or planning for future challenges

Who is eligible?

Registered charities or foundations (Canada Revenue Agency)
Incorporated non-profit organizations
First Nations or First Nations libraries
Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous communities

Additional information

Supports organizations’ recovery efforts following COVID-19 impacts
Designed for immediate, medium-term, and long-term recovery projects
Focuses on strengthening organizational capacity and resilience

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities 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.