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OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to improve community spaces
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Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 200,000
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations, including Métis and Inuit organizations, that have been registered or incorporated and actively operating for at least 12 months.
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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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
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
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
OTF Capital Grant requirements updated
OTF updated several supporting grant requirements, including financial statement rules, application acknowledgements, and proof-of-ownership examples.
OTF revised the Financial Statement Requirements for the Capital Grant and related application guidance. The updated materials now allow organizations operating at least two years but not yet with two completed fiscal years to submit one full fiscal year of statements, and the application agreement now references the Digital Services and Data Policy, Access to Information Policy, and Privacy Statement instead of the previous Open Data Policy wording. The Lease Agreement Requirements page also narrowed the example list of acceptable proof-of-ownership documents by removing the current year Property Assessment Notice example. The fiscal-year reference list now also shows Sector Grant (Oct 14, 2026) as an application type reference.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations, including Métis and Inuit organizations, that have been registered or incorporated and actively operating for at least 12 months.
- First Nations.
- Municipalities with a population of 20,000 or less, county library boards and local services boards serving populations of 20,000 or less, with the restriction that they are only eligible to apply under Foster physically active lifestyles or Enrich lives through arts, culture and heritage.
- A municipality with a population of 20,000 or less must apply on behalf of its cultural or recreation agencies, including municipal libraries and museums.
- Religious entities or faith-based groups that are registered charities or not-for-profit corporations and provide direct programs and services to the community at large that are not religious activities and do not include a requirement to participate in any dimensions of faith.
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
- Create an OTF account or sign in to the Granting Portal.
- Complete the short questionnaire to confirm you are a fit for this grant stream.
- Complete and submit the application through the Granting Portal.
- Review your answers before submitting, because the application is final once submitted.
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.
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?
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
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.
Is the OTF — Capital Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OTF — Capital Grant is a Grant and Funding