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Toronto Foundation - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play projects for children
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Toronto Foundation’s Free to Play supports community projects that help children engage in outdoor play. Eligible organizations can request grants from $20,000 to $150,000 for creative programs that reduce barriers and build lasting opportunities for outdoor play.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creative outdoor play programs for children
- Community projects that expand opportunities for outdoor or land-based play
- Initiatives that build lasting local capacity for outdoor play
- Collaborative projects involving families, caregivers, and community partners
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget form
- Applicant Guide review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Indigenous Governing Bodies
- Municipalities and local governments
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Unincorporated nonprofits
- Business associations, chambers of commerce, and condominium associations
Eligible expenses
- Project-related staff salaries and related employment costs
- Materials and supplies
- Contractor or professional service fees
- Training, workshops, and evaluation
- Communications, translation, travel, transportation, and honoraria
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities or services carried out outside Canada
- Costs incurred before April 2026 or after November 2028
- Land, buildings, real estate-related costs, and electronic devices
- Partisan political activities
- Activities not directly related to the approved project
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
- Select communities across Canada served by participating community foundations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a local review committee convened by participating community foundations.
- Some foundations use participatory grantmaking with community members with lived experience.
- Applications are assessed on alignment, community benefit, feasibility, and long-term impact.
- Successful applicants are notified in April 2026.
- Approved organizations sign a Funding Agreement before receiving payment.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through an online portal.
- One application per organization is allowed.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- Selected recipients will sign a Funding Agreement before receiving payment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Foundation - Free to 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.
What is the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play?
Toronto Foundation’s Free to Play supports community projects that help children engage in outdoor play. Eligible organizations can request grants from $20,000 to $150,000 for creative programs that reduce barriers and build lasting opportunities for outdoor play.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Foundation - Free to Play Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play program, you must:
Registered charity or incorporated non-profit
Serves a participating community foundation area
Project supports outdoor play for children
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Foundation - Free to Play?
Creative outdoor play programs for children
Community projects that expand opportunities for outdoor or land-based play
Initiatives that build lasting local capacity for outdoor play
Collaborative projects involving families, caregivers, and community partners
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play?
You can contact Toronto Community Foundation.
Where is the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play available?
The Toronto Foundation - Free to Play program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Foundation - Free to Play a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Foundation - Free to Play is a undefined