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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund
Last Update: February 4, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
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.
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
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 95,000
Developing a new digital sales platform to boost revenue channels
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a registered charity, not-for-profit organization, Indigenous community, or municipality with a population of 20,000 or less.
- The project must support COVID-19 recovery efforts and enhance community resilience.
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities including Métis and Inuit groups
- Municipalities with populations of 20,000 or less
Who is not eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
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
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