Toronto Foundation - Free Play - Toronto - ON - Canada

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Toronto Foundation - Free Play

Q: How much funding can be received?

Toronto Foundation - Free Play Funds up to 150000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Toronto Foundation - Free Play a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Toronto Foundation - Free Play is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto Foundation - Free Play?

Toronto Foundation - Free Play is funded by Toronto Community Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Free Play program?

To be eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Free Play program, you must: • Eligible non-profit or charity status • Toronto-based community project • Encourages outdoor play for children

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Foundation - Free Play?

You can contact Toronto Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Toronto Foundation - Free Play available?

The Toronto Foundation - Free Play program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 2, 2026

Toronto, ON

Supports outdoor play programs for children

Grant and Funding

Toronto Community Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 24, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Toronto

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Municipal

Overview

The Toronto Foundation supports Toronto community projects that help children play outdoors and reconnect with nature, friends, and imagination. Eligible organizations can request up to $150,000 to deliver creative programming that encourages outdoor play.

Activities funded

Creative programs that encourage children to play outdoors.
Community projects that help children disconnect and reconnect with nature, friends, and imagination.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 145,000

Weekly outdoor nature free-play pods with loose-parts play kits

$ 148,000

Weekend pop-up play streets with supervised adventure and nature play

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be an eligible organization type (registered charity, non-profit with a trustee, or incorporated non-profit).
The project must be a community project in Toronto.
The project must encourage children to play outdoors and reconnect with nature, friends, and imagination.

Who is eligible?

Registered charities
Non-profit organizations with a trustee
Incorporated non-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Toronto

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Successful applicants are notified in April 2026.

Additional information

Funded by the Waltons Trust and the Lawson Foundation.
Created in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada.
Successful applicants are notified in April 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Foundation - Free Play Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Foundation - Free Play. 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.