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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
OTF Capital Grants provide $10,000 to $200,000 to improve community buildings and spaces in Ontario. The program supports equipment purchases, repairs, renovations, retrofits, and outdoor improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Social Services
- Environment
- Religious Congregations and Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase equipment for community use
- Repair, renovate, or retrofit an indoor facility or space
- Enhance or improve an outdoor structure or space
Documents Needed
- Most recent completed financial statements
- Board list and bylaws, if required
- Proof of ownership or lease agreement, if required
- Photos and diagrams of the project area
- Quotes or estimates for goods and services over $5,000
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- First Nations
- Municipalities, libraries and local services boards
- Religious entities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Municipalities with populations over 20,000
- Universities, colleges, schools, and hospitals
- Organizations with a primary healthcare or primary education mandate
- Collaboratives
Eligible expenses
- Construction and renovation materials and contractor costs
- Fixed and non-fixed equipment purchases
- Developmental costs linked to construction, such as engineering plans, legal fees, and survey costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes that are eligible for rebate
- Contingency costs and unspecified miscellaneous expenses
- Costs incurred before OTF approval
- General fundraising drives or capital campaigns
- Virtual spaces such as websites, apps, or large custom software
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- OTF staff review the application and verify eligibility.
- Eligible applications are scored by staff and local volunteers.
- Local Grant Review Teams make funding recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Applicants receive a final decision about 4 to 5 months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Contract before the grant is activated.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the OTF Granting Portal.
- One application per organization per stream deadline is allowed.
- Successful applicants must complete an orientation meeting before activation.
- Grant recognition and reporting are required during the grant term.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants. 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 The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants?
OTF Capital Grants provide $10,000 to $200,000 to improve community buildings and spaces in Ontario. The program supports equipment purchases, repairs, renovations, retrofits, and outdoor improvements.
How much funding can be received?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants program?
To be eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants program, you must:
Eligible organization type in Ontario
Community-based programs or services
Financial and organizational capacity
What expenses are eligible under The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants?
Purchase equipment for community use
Repair, renovate, or retrofit an indoor facility or space
Enhance or improve an outdoor structure or space
Who can I contact for more information about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Where is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants available?
The The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants is a Grant and Funding