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Resilient Communities Fund

Funding to help Ontario community non-profits rebuild

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ykcf.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Charitable organizations or foundations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
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Overview

Get a grant to help your community-based or provincial non-profit organization recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.

At a glance

Funding available

Minimum funding
$10,000
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen cybersecurity
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

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
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
Scope
Local, Municipal, Regional, Provincial

Archived

Availability timeline

2024
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Resilience Fund content updated

Key grant details were reduced or replaced on several pages, including eligibility, application instructions, and funding information.

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Official source: ykcf.ca
April 10, 2026

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.

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

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the application questions and Financial Workbook instructions.
  • Step 2: Prepare the required information, supporting documents, and financial statements.
  • Step 3: Complete the online application in the OTF portal once the application period opens.
  • Step 4: Submit the application online before the deadline.

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.

Selection criteria

  • Current organizational challenges.
  • Support for diverse, underrepresented, and/or vulnerable populations.
  • Strategy and feasibility of the recovery plan.
  • Process and alignment of key activities with the recovery strategy.

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.

Official sources

Resilient Communities Fund - Yellowknife Community Foundation

Program guide

Apply for OTF Funding to Rebuild your Organization’s ResiliencyResilient Communities FundResilient Communities Fund Application Questions

Application form

Financial Workbook Instructions - Resilient Communities Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Resilient Communities Fund Program

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?

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

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)