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Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Support for local refugee resettlement initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop strategic partnerships
Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 18, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Overview
This funding provides up to $4,000 to support refugee resettlement efforts in Dufferin County. It brings local charities and sponsor groups together to decide, by consensus, how the funding will be used for resettlement-related activities.
Activities funded
- Activities that help resettle refugees in Dufferin County.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 3,950
Rapid start-up supports for newly arrived refugee families and volunteers
$ 4,000
Job-readiness training with safety credentials, childcare, and work gear
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charity or sponsor group supporting refugee resettlement.
- The applicant must serve residents in all or part of Dufferin County.
Who is eligible?
- Charities supporting refugee resettlement
- Refugee sponsor groups
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Dufferin County (all or part)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Express interest
- Contact the program contact person to participate.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are informed of the outcome on October 30.
Additional information
- Applicants are informed of the outcome on October 30.
- Funding use is decided through a consensus-based process involving local charities and sponsor groups.
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