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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 4, 2026
- Closing date : March 4, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides one-year capital funding for Ontario community spaces and facilities, up to $200,000. Supports equipment purchases, repairs, renovations, retrofits, and outdoor improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 4, 2026
- Closing date : March 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase equipment
- Repair, renovate, or retrofit a facility or indoor space
- Enhance or improve an outdoor structure or space
Documents Needed
- Examples of internally prepared financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Small municipalities
- Libraries and local services boards
- Religious entities that provide non-religious community services
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities with a population over 20,000
- Collaboratives
Eligible expenses
- Construction and renovation materials and contractor costs
- Fixed and non-fixed equipment purchases
- Development costs linked to construction, such as engineering plans, legal fees, and surveys
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recoverable taxes and other refundable costs
- Contingency or emergency reserve costs
- Costs incurred before grant approval
- General capital fundraising drives and capital campaigns
- Program staff and program costs
- Virtual spaces such as websites, apps, or large-scale custom software
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- One of OTF’s 16 geographic catchment areas in Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community benefit and relevance (30%)
- Project plan and feasibility (30%)
- Project budget and cost alignment (30%)
- Participation of populations experiencing barriers (10%)
How to apply
1
Preliminary Registration
- Create an account on the OTF Granting Portal.
- Complete a short questionnaire to ensure eligibility for the grant stream.
2
Gather Organization Information and Assess Eligibility
- Collect Inc., Charitable registration, or Business number.
- Prepare financial statements for the last two fiscal years.
- Compile a list of board members and senior staff.
- Review financial and governance documentation requirements.
3
Gather Project Information and Documentation
- Define project objective and activities.
- Prepare your project plan with timelines and tasks.
- Identify and prepare budget items in line with your project plan.
- Obtain quotes and estimates for goods/services above $5,000.
- Provide necessary photos, diagrams, and proof of ownership or lease agreement.
4
Complete and Submit Your Application
- Log into the OTF Granting Portal and complete the application form.
- Upload all required documents as per the checklist.
- Submit the completed application by the deadline.
5
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation of submission from OTF.
- Keep a record of your submission confirmation for future reference.
Processing and Agreement
- OTF reviews the application and checks eligibility
- Eligible applications are scored against project assessment criteria
- Local Grant Review Team volunteers make funding recommendations
- Applicants receive the final decision about 4 to 5 months after the deadline
- Successful applicants attend a mandatory orientation and sign a grant contract before activation
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the OTF Granting Portal.
- All decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Successful applicants must complete an orientation meeting before activation.
- Grant recipients must publicly recognize OTF and the Government of Ontario.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OTF — Capital Grant Program
What is the OTF — Capital Grant?
Provides one-year capital funding for Ontario community spaces and facilities, up to $200,000. Supports equipment purchases, repairs, renovations, retrofits, and outdoor improvements.
How much funding can be received?
OTF — Capital Grant Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OTF — Capital Grant program?
To be eligible for the OTF — Capital Grant program, you must:
Ontario-based community service provider
Financial and organizational capacity required
Must fit OTF’s funder profile
What expenses are eligible under OTF — Capital Grant?
Purchase equipment
Repair, renovate, or retrofit a facility or indoor space
Enhance or improve an outdoor structure or space
Who can I contact for more information about the OTF — Capital Grant?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) by email at otf@otf.ca or by phone at 1 800 263-2887.
Where is the OTF — Capital Grant available?
The OTF — Capital Grant program is available the province of Ontario.