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Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund
Capacity-building support for Peel not-for-profits
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations physically located in Peel Region and/or primarily serving Peel residents
See full eligibility
Overview
The Peel Region Community Investment Program Capacity Fund supports not-for-profit organizations in Peel Region to strengthen organizational capacity and improve services for vulnerable community members. It funds capacity building activities and tools, including planning, training, technology, staff management, and change management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizational capacity building activities and tools
- Professional fees to assist in the development or revision of organizational plans, strategies, or policies
- Training costs that align to an organizational strategy, plan, policy, or process
- Succession planning
- Development of a performance evaluation framework
Documents Needed
- Articles of Incorporation
- 2 years of audited financial statements, or a Review Engagement if organizational revenue is between $150,000 and $250,000, or a Notice to Reader if organizational revenue is less than $150,000
- The organization’s year to date financial statements
- Proof of insurance
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations physically located in Peel Region and/or primarily serving Peel residents
- Organizations mandated to provide human and community services
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Program operations
- Transportation costs
- Refreshments
- Capital item(s)
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated Need
- Financial Sustainability
- Non-Profit Capacity Instrument Domain Alignment
How to apply
- Complete and submit the registration and Service Provider Profile in GovGrants.
- Submit the application through GovGrants.
Processing and Agreement
- Each eligible application is reviewed by a Fund Review Committee comprised of Region of Peel staff.
- The review includes a financial assessment to determine the overall financial health of the organization.
- Approved funding recipients are notified through GovGrants.
- If the application is approved, further information is provided to complete the contract and activate the award.
- Approved funding recipients receive notification in GovGrants for the final progress report and final financial reconciliation report.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Community Investment Program - B3 FundCore funding for Black-serving nonprofits in Peel
- Community Investment Program - Change FundSupports collaborative community initiatives in Peel
- Community Investment Program - Circular Economy Initiatives FundFunding for community circular economy projects
- Community Investment Program - Community Hub Development FundSupports community hub planning and feasibility studies
- Community Investment Program - Food Security FundFunding for food security initiatives in Peel
- Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security FundOne-time emergency food security funding for Peel
- Community Investment Program - Small Capital FundFunding for small capital upgrades
- Peel Region Community Investment Program — Core FundSupport for nonprofit core operations and services
Frequently Asked Questions about the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund Program
What is the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund?
The Peel Region Community Investment Program Capacity Fund supports not-for-profit organizations in Peel Region to strengthen organizational capacity and improve services for vulnerable community members. It funds capacity building activities and tools, including planning, training, technology, staff management, and change management.
Who is eligible for the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund program?
To be eligible for the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund program, you must:
Be physically located in Peel Region and/or primarily serve Peel residents
Be mandated to provide human and community services
Be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization
What expenses are eligible under Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund?
Organizational capacity building activities and tools
Professional fees to assist in the development or revision of organizational plans, strategies, or policies
Training costs that align to an organizational strategy, plan, policy, or process
Succession planning
Development of a performance evaluation framework
Where is the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund available?
The Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund?
Peel Region Community Investment Program — Capacity Fund is funded by Region of Peel