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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Funding for established programs to grow
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Funding supports established programs and services that need to expand, improve, or adapt. Grow grants range from $100,000 to $600,000 over 2 or 3 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expand an existing program or service
- Improve an existing program or service
- Adapt an existing program or service
Documents Needed
- Most recent financial statements with comparative prior-year information
- Business number
- Board of directors list and senior staff list
- By-laws
- 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
- Collaboratives
- Religious entities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Private or corporate foundations
- Universities, colleges, schools and hospitals
- Provincial or federal government agencies
- Organizations with less than 12 months of operating history
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries, mandatory employment-related costs, and employee benefits
- Purchased services, workshops and meetings, supplies and materials, and travel
- Overhead and administration directly related to the project, up to 15%
- Capital costs such as equipment, renovations, repairs, retrofits, and related development costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before grant approval
- General fundraising drives or capital campaigns
- Contingency and miscellaneous expenses
- Taxes eligible for rebates
- Flow-through funding to third parties
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- One of OTF’s 16 geographic catchment areas in Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by OTF staff for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible projects are scored by staff and local volunteers against assessment criteria
- Local Grant Review Team volunteers make funding recommendations to the Board of Directors
- Applicants receive a final decision about 4 to 5 months after the deadline
- Successful applicants complete an orientation meeting and sign a Grant Contract before activation
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through OTF’s Granting Portal.
- A collaborative application requires a formal, signed Collaborative Agreement.
- Successful applicants must attend a mandatory orientation meeting before activation.
- OTF decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow 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 - Grow Grants?
Funding supports established programs and services that need to expand, improve, or adapt. Grow grants range from $100,000 to $600,000 over 2 or 3 years.
How much funding can be received?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program?
To be eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program, you must:
Established community-based service
Direct community benefit in Ontario
Fits an OTF funding priority
What expenses are eligible under The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants?
Expand an existing program or service
Improve an existing program or service
Adapt an existing program or service
Who can I contact for more information about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Where is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants available?
The The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants is a Other Support