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Resilient Communities Fund
Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 25, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Get a grant to help your community-based or provincial non-profit organization recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 25, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
- Develop and implement medium to long-term plans to address needs related to recovering, and/or building capacity, resilience, and sustainability.
- Provide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to recovery and building resilience
- Adapt or add-new program and service delivery to meet the changing needs of the community
- Expand previously adapted programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community
- Meet public health guidelines, safely deliver programs and services, and/or prepare for future disruptions through the purchase of necessary equipment and/or technological infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Most recent completed financial statements with prior-year comparative information.
- Quote or estimate for each good or service over $10,000.
- Additional documentation for an accumulated surplus or deficit, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for the Resilient Communities Fund grant include charitable organizations or foundations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, and organizations incorporated as not-for-profit corporations without share capital in a Canadian jurisdiction. Indigenous communities like First Nations, Chartered Community Councils operating under the Métis Nation of Ontario, and Inuit organizations are also eligible.
- Charitable organizations or foundations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Organizations incorporated as not-for-profit corporations without share capital in a Canadian jurisdiction
- First Nations
- Chartered Community Councils operating under the Métis Nation of Ontario
- Inuit organizations
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the Resilient Communities Fund grant include direct personnel costs, direct non-personnel costs (such as purchased services, supplies, and evaluation), and overhead and administration costs directly associated with the funded project. The grant also covers non-fixed equipment and technological infrastructure costs.
- Direct personnel costs
- Direct non-personnel costs
- Overhead and Administration costs
- Non-fixed equipment and/or technological infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core funding or operating grants.
- Costs or activities already delivered or currently being delivered.
- Renovations.
- Contingency costs.
- Fundraising costs and ongoing fundraising or marketing expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by OTF staff for eligibility and completeness.
- Projects are assessed against the program’s project assessment criteria.
- Local Grant Review Team volunteers make funding recommendations, and the Board of Directors approves them.
- Successful applicants receive an email with the OTF contract and must sign and return it electronically.
- The first payment is released after the contract is signed and banking information is confirmed in the online portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Resilient Communities Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Resilient Communities Fund. 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 Resilient Communities Fund?
Get a grant to help your community-based or provincial non-profit organization recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
Who is eligible for the Resilient Communities Fund program?
To be eligible for the Resilient Communities Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a community-based organization delivering services in Ontario.
The organization must meet the Ontario Trillium Foundation's eligibility requirements.
The applicant should not have received a Resilient Communities Fund grant from the February 1, 2023 deadline.
What expenses are eligible under Resilient Communities Fund?
There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
Develop and implement medium to long-term plans to address needs related to recovering, and/or building capacity, resilience, and sustainability.
Provide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to recovery and building resilience
Adapt or add-new program and service delivery to meet the changing needs of the community
Expand previously adapted programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community
Meet public health guidelines, safely deliver programs and services, and/or prepare for future disruptions through the purchase of necessary equipment and/or technological infrastructure
Where is the Resilient Communities Fund available?
The Resilient Communities Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Resilient Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Resilient Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Resilient Communities Fund?
Resilient Communities Fund is funded by Government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), Canadian Red Cross (CRC), Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)