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Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF)
Funding for Toronto community health projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
TUHF provides funding for non-profit community-based organizations in Toronto to address HIV prevention and substance use. It supports one- and three-year projects in areas such as HIV prevention, harm reduction, child and youth resiliency, and Indigenous services.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based health promotion projects to prevent HIV infection and substance use harms.
- Projects that deliver services to people in Toronto facing high risk for HIV infection or substance use harms.
- Projects that provide education, skills building, and resources to promote health and resiliency.
Documents Needed
- Articles of Incorporation
- List of active Board members
- Signed audited financial statement from the last 2 years
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated not-for-profit community-based organizations
- Organizations based in Toronto
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations that are not community-based
- Organizations without a head office in Toronto
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Selection criteria
- Evidence-informed approach
- Reach to underserved high-risk populations
- Addresses HIV or substance use risk
- Aims to improve health and access to services
- Cost effectiveness and strong potential impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Wait for the next funding call
- The program is currently not accepting new applications.
- Future call details will be available in 2027.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the required corporate, board, and financial documents.
- Complete the TUHF funding application with project details.
- Step 3: Submit through the portal
- Submit the application through the Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal (TGRIP).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Toronto Public Health staff and TUHF’s community review panel.
- Successful applications are forwarded to the Toronto Board of Health for approval and funding allocation.
- Applicants are informed of results before the next proposal stage.
Additional information
- The program is currently under review and is not accepting new applications.
- Future funding call details are expected to be available in 2027.
- An Indigenous funding stream is being reset with an Indigenous-led approach.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) Program
What is the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF)?
TUHF provides funding for non-profit community-based organizations in Toronto to address HIV prevention and substance use. It supports one- and three-year projects in areas such as HIV prevention, harm reduction, child and youth resiliency, and Indigenous services.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) program, you must:
Incorporated not-for-profit organization
Head office in Toronto
Board majority living in Toronto
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF)?
Community-based health promotion projects to prevent HIV infection and substance use harms.
Projects that deliver services to people in Toronto facing high risk for HIV infection or substance use harms.
Projects that provide education, skills building, and resources to promote health and resiliency.
Where is the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) available?
The Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF)?
Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) is funded by City of Toronto