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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Resilient Communities Fund provides up to $200,000 in support for community recovery projects that enhance organizational capacity and resilience in response to COVID-19 impacts. It funds initiatives focused on developing new approaches, starting new activities, adjusting strategies, or planning for future challenges within Canadian communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing innovative community programs and approaches
- Launching new activities to address community needs
- Adjusting existing strategies for better response
- Planning for future community challenges
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities including Métis and Inuit groups
- Municipalities with populations of 20,000 or less
Eligible geographic areas
CanadaSelection criteria
- Alignment with COVID-19 recovery and resilience goals
- Innovative and strategic project design
- Feasibility and organizational capacity
- Potential community impact
How to apply
Register on the funding platform if applicablePrepare a detailed project proposal highlighting recovery activitiesGather supporting documents like budget and project planLog into the application portal and upload documentsSubmit the application before the deadline
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund Program
What is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund?
The Resilient Communities Fund provides up to $200,000 in support for community recovery projects that enhance organizational capacity and resilience in response to COVID-19 impacts. It funds initiatives focused on developing new approaches, starting new activities, adjusting strategies, or planning for future challenges within Canadian communities.
How much funding can be received?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund program, you must:
Charities, not-for-profits, Indigenous groups, and small municipalities.
What expenses are eligible under The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund?
Developing innovative community programs and approaches
Launching new activities to address community needs
Adjusting existing strategies for better response
Planning for future community challenges
Who can I contact for more information about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund?
You can contact Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Where is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund available?
The The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding