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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports community-led youth and family innovation projects up to $250,000. Eligible activities include researching important issues, testing new ideas, scaling proven approaches, and strengthening systems for youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Create and sustain safe community spaces for youth and families.
- Research important issues affecting youth or families.
- Explore approaches and test new ideas through innovation pilots.
- Scale or expand proven community projects to increase reach or impact.
- Collaborate to understand and strengthen systems so they work better for youth.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups leading projects for youth.
- Youth-led partnerships and youth–adult partnerships.
- Community groups led by parents, guardians, and people responsible for children/youth.
- Collaborations applying under the systems innovations stream.
Processing and Agreement
- For experimental and scaling streams, applicants are typically notified of the application status about six weeks after the submission deadline.
Additional information
- The fund prioritizes community groups addressing the experiences of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and/or Black youth facing systemic barriers.
- For experimental and scaling streams, the funding decision notification is typically about six weeks after the submission deadline.
- For the Systems Innovations stream, a mandatory pre-application coaching call participation deadline applies for lead organizations (February 11, 2026).
- For the Systems Innovations stream, lead organizations must submit “Organization Information” by February 18, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities 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 Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund?
Supports community-led youth and family innovation projects up to $250,000. Eligible activities include researching important issues, testing new ideas, scaling proven approaches, and strengthening systems for youth.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund program, you must:
Community-led project
Fits an innovation stream
Focus on youth and/or families
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund?
Create and sustain safe community spaces for youth and families.
Research important issues affecting youth or families.
Explore approaches and test new ideas through innovation pilots.
Scale or expand proven community projects to increase reach or impact.
Collaborate to understand and strengthen systems so they work better for youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) by email at yof@otf.ca or by phone at 1-800-263-2887.
Where is the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund available?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund is a Other Support