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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
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
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
- 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
- Most recent completed financial statements with comparative information
- Accumulated surplus or deficit documentation, if applicable
- Board of directors list and senior staff list
- By-laws
- Proof of ownership or 5-year lease agreement, when required
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OTF — Capital Grant. 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 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 Ontario, Ontario.