Archived
OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream
Supports capital improvements through construction, fixed equipment, and development
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $500,000 to support capital projects through construction/renovation, fixed equipment, and limited project development/management costs. Funding covers 100% of total project costs in most cases (or 80% for certain municipalities) for projects delivered over 6 or 12 months.
At a glance
Funding available
- Minimum funding
- $10,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Archived
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Sport and recreation organizations of municipalities with populations over 20,000
Eligible expenses
- Construction/renovation materials and labour (including installation)
- Large, fixed equipment for installation
- Development and project management costs (up to 20% of the amount requested)
- Eligible development costs such as engineering work, architectural plans, surveying, and permits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refundable taxes (e.g., HST/GST where the recipient is eligible for rebates)
- Contingency costs
- Costs incurred before the grant is approved
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Capital construction and renovation projects (including installations)
- Installation of large fixed equipment as part of a facility/project upgrade
- Project development and management activities directly supporting the capital project
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm fit and funding request
- Ensure the funding request aligns with the Capital Stream.
- Request only the costs to be covered by the grant.
- Step 2: Prepare the financial workbook
- Complete the financial workbook using the program instructions.
- Add required budget notes that clearly detail the costs being requested.
- Include only eligible costs to avoid refusal.
- Step 3: Gather required quotes/estimates
- Obtain at least one professional/third-party quote or estimate (two sets preferred).
Documents Needed
- Professional or third-party quotes/estimates (at least one; two preferred)
- Completed financial workbook (with budget notes)
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to request only the funding they need, as the funder aims to support as many applications as possible.
- Only costs to be paid by the grant request should be included in the financial workbook; including ineligible costs may result in refusal.
- At least one professional/third-party quote or estimate is required, and two sets are preferred to demonstrate value for money.
- Municipalities receiving $100,000+ may be required to buy, produce, and install an “Ontario Builds” sign (per Ontario guidelines).
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream Program
What is the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream?
Provides up to $500,000 to support capital projects through construction/renovation, fixed equipment, and limited project development/management costs. Funding covers 100% of total project costs in most cases (or 80% for certain municipalities) for projects delivered over 6 or 12 months.
How much funding can be received?
OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream program?
To be eligible for the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream program, you must:
Request at least $10,000
Project duration of 6 or 12 months
Must fit the Capital Stream
What expenses are eligible under OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream?
Construction/renovation materials and labour (including installation)
Large, fixed equipment for installation
Development and project management costs (up to 20% of the amount requested)
Eligible development costs such as engineering work, architectural plans, surveying, and permits
Who can I contact for more information about the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Where is the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream available?
The OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OTF — Community Building Fund – Capital Stream is a Grant and Funding