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Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program
Support for waterfront community initiatives
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program supports community initiatives along Toronto’s waterfront. It focuses on sports and recreation, arts and culture, and education for youth, families, and a healthier environment. Supported activities include sponsorships, donations, in-kind contributions, and local events.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Sports, Primary and Secondary Education, Other Education, Research, Social Services, Environment, Economic, Social and Community Development, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- Children & youth, Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities, Low-income individuals / families
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations seeking sponsorship, donations, or in-kind support
- Community initiatives, activities, and events
- Programs in sports and recreation, arts and culture, or education
Who is not eligible
- Political parties and political candidates
- Professional sporting or artistic events and their charitable foundations
- Requests outside the community investment pillars
- Requests that create or appear to create a conflict of interest
Eligible expenses
- Donations
- Sponsorships
- In-kind contributions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contributions to political parties, candidates, or political events
- Requests inconsistent with the investment pillars and strategic commitments
- Sponsorships that create or appear to create a conflict of interest
- Professional sporting or artistic events and their charitable foundations
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto waterfront
Activities funded
- Community initiatives along Toronto’s waterfront
- Sports and recreation programs
- Arts and culture projects
- Education-related initiatives
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the sponsorship proposal
- Include the organization’s contact details and description.
- Describe the program, initiative, or event requesting support.
- State the type of organization and disclosure of any previous affiliation with the Toronto Port Authority or its businesses.
- Indicate the operation area, dates or timeframe, other funding sources, level of support requested, benefits for the Toronto Port Authority, last year’s report, and the desired response deadline.
- Step 2: Submit the proposal
- Send the proposal by email to communications@torontoportauthority.com.
Documents Needed
- Standard sponsorship proposal
- Organization description and contact details
- Program, initiative, or event description
- Last year’s report for the initiative
- Details of requested support and other funding sources
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the community investment mission
- Alignment with the three investment pillars
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed regularly by a selection committee.
- Review is based on alignment with the community investment mission and pillars.
- Applicants are notified through the review process.
- Approved organizations must submit a post-mortem report within 90 days after the initiative ends.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
- Past recipients may reapply in the next calendar year.
- A post-mortem report is required within 90 days after the initiative ends.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program Program
What is the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program?
The Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program supports community initiatives along Toronto’s waterfront. It focuses on sports and recreation, arts and culture, and education for youth, families, and a healthier environment. Supported activities include sponsorships, donations, in-kind contributions, and local events.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program program, you must:
Aligned with mission and pillars
Supports waterfront communities
Complete sponsorship proposal required
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program?
Donations
Sponsorships
In-kind contributions
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program?
You can contact PortsToronto by email at communications@torontoportauthority.com or by phone at (416) 863-2075.
Where is the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program available?
The Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program is a Grant and Funding