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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Community benefit and relevance: 30%
- Project plan and feasibility: 30%
- Project budget and cost alignment: 30%
- Support for populations experiencing barriers: 10%
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm your organization information
- Gather contact details, organization details, financial statements, and governance information.
- Confirm the required supporting documents for your organization type.
- Step 2: Prepare the project application
- Describe the project, objective, activities, and expected results.
- Prepare the project plan, budget, photos, diagrams, and any required ownership or lease documents.
- Collect quotes or estimates for goods and services over $5,000.
- Step 3: Complete the Granting Portal application
- Create an OTF account or sign in to the Granting Portal.
- Answer the application questions and upload all required documents.
- Submit the application through the portal before the deadline.
- Step 4: Wait for review and decision
- OTF reviews and scores the application after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the final decision later by OTF.
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
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