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ROOTS Community Fund - Canada
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Source verified August 10, 2026

ROOTS Community Fund

Support for rural Ontario community initiatives
Offered by
Trillium Mutual Insurance Company
Official source: trilliummutual.com
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The ROOTS Community Fund page now adds category-specific eligibility rules for Mental Wellness, Healthcare, Environmental/Sustainability, Emergency Response, and Agriculture.
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ROOTS Community Fund eligibility and scope updated
The ROOTS Community Fund page now includes category-specific eligibility rules for Mental Wellness, Healthcare, Environmental/Sustainability, Emergency Response, and Agriculture. The new text also narrows the kinds of projects that qualify, including a one-time rural or agricultural project or program without government funding for Mental Wellness, capital-only requirements for Healthcare, Environmental/Sustainability, and Emergency Response, and an agriculture focus on sustainability and development in Ontario. A Mental Wellness resources link was added, and the payment link was corrected on the page.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 28, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Not-for-profit organizations across Ontario

See full eligibility

Overview

ROOTS Community Fund supports not-for-profits across Ontario that are committed to the growth and sustainability of rural Ontario. It supports one-time rural / agricultural mental wellness projects or programs without government funding, capital healthcare, environmental/sustainability, and emergency response projects, and agriculture initiatives that benefit the sustainability and development of the agricultural industry in Ontario.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Hospitals and Rehabilitation
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Emergency and Relief
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • One-time rural / agricultural mental wellness projects or programs without government funding
  • Healthcare projects that are capital in nature
  • Environmental / sustainability projects that are capital in nature
  • Emergency response projects that are capital in nature
  • Agriculture projects that benefit sustainability and development of the agricultural industry in Ontario

Official resources

Official page

ROOTS Community Fund

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations across Ontario

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Housing co-operatives and individuals
  • Private clubs, foundations and schools, except when they are engaged in a project that benefits the community
  • Political parties, ridings, associations and candidates
  • Organizations that discriminate in any way against any race, gender, ethnicity and/or sexual orientation

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Professional and Fundraising Fees; Conference, Symposium or Workshop Associated Fees & Expenses
  • Completed Projects
  • Administrative & Operating Costs; Endowment and Scholarship Funds
  • Sports activities such as (but not limited to) golf tournaments, runs, races; Trips or Tours and any related expenses; Private or Commercial Vehicle Purchases and/or Leases
  • Private clubs, foundations and schools, except when they are engaged in a project that benefits the community; Political Parties, Ridings, Associations and Candidates; Organizations that Discriminate in Any Way Against Any Race, Gender, Ethnicity and/or Sexual Orientation; Religious or Sectarian Programs or Purposes, unless engaged in a capital project benefiting the community; Statues, Monuments, Signage, Art Work or Beautification Projects; Third Party Fundraising Initiatives; Initiatives Outside of Canada

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Preference is given to applicants that have an impact on rural Ontario communities.
  • The quality of your application and timing of the application is important to make the most informed decisions possible.

Processing and Agreement

  • The Trillium ROOTS Council accepts and reviews applications and recommends levels of support.
  • Requests for funding are reviewed quarterly.
  • All applicants will receive a timely response following Council review.

Frequently Asked Questions about the ROOTS Community Fund Program

What is the ROOTS Community Fund?

ROOTS Community Fund supports not-for-profits across Ontario that are committed to the growth and sustainability of rural Ontario. It supports one-time rural / agricultural mental wellness projects or programs without government funding, capital healthcare, environmental/sustainability, and emergency response projects, and agriculture initiatives that benefit the sustainability and development of the agricultural industry in Ontario.

Who is eligible for the ROOTS Community Fund program?

To be eligible for the ROOTS Community Fund program, you must: Not-for-profit organizations across Ontario Committed to the growth and sustainability of rural Ontario Mental wellness projects must be one-time rural / agricultural without government funding Healthcare, environmental / sustainability, and emergency response projects must be capital in nature Agriculture projects must support sustainability and development of Ontario's agricultural industry

What expenses are eligible under ROOTS Community Fund?

One-time rural / agricultural mental wellness projects or programs without government funding Healthcare projects that are capital in nature Environmental / sustainability projects that are capital in nature Emergency response projects that are capital in nature Agriculture projects that benefit sustainability and development of the agricultural industry in Ontario

Who can I contact for more information about the ROOTS Community Fund?

You can contact Trillium Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is the ROOTS Community Fund available?

The ROOTS Community Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the ROOTS Community Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ROOTS Community Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the ROOTS Community Fund?

ROOTS Community Fund is funded by Trillium Mutual Insurance Company