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Spring Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports community programs and youth recreation initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : April 11, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Overview
The maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information. It supports local community programs, including youth recreation and cultural initiatives such as after-school programs, community sports, and neighborhood playgrounds.
Activities funded
- Community programs that respond to local needs.
- After-school cultural and recreation programs for children and youth.
- Community sports initiatives.
- Neighborhood playground initiatives.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,500
After-school sports and arts sessions for youth three days weekly
$ 22,000
Inclusive neighborhood playground installation with safe surfacing and seating
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The application must be submitted by a local community organization.
- The proposed program must respond to community needs and align with the purpose of the available funds.
- For the children and youth recreation endowment, the program must address recreational and cultural needs of young people.
Who is eligible?
- Local community organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ramara Township (Ontario)
- Chippewas of Rama First Nation (Ontario)
- City of Orillia (Ontario)
- Severn Township (Ontario)
- Portion of Oro-Medonte Township (from Oro Station north, and west to Coldwater) (Ontario)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Pre-application discussion
- Contact the Foundation office well before the deadline to discuss your application.
- Complete the application online.
- If you cannot apply online, request a printed or electronic copy of the application from the Foundation.
- Submit the completed application by the stated deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- A decision letter confirming acceptance or rejection is issued approximately one month after the deadline.
Additional information
- Two distinct funds are referenced: the Smart and Caring Communities Fund and the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund.
- Applicants who cannot submit online may request a printed or electronic application copy.
Contacts
info@communityfoundationorillia.ca
705-325-4903
ON, Canada
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