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The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Supports COVID-19 recovery through community resilience projects.

Grant and Funding

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

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

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

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection 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

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund. 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.