Ontario Trillium Foundation – Community Investments (Seed/Grow/Capital)
Run by Ontario Trillium Foundation
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Ontario Trillium Foundation grants for Ontario non-profits, First Nations and some small municipalities: Seed grants of $5,000 to $75,000 for up to 12 months, Grow grants of $50,000 to $200,000 a year for 2 or 3 years, and Capital grants of $10,000 to $200,000 for buildings and spaces. Each stream has one application window a year; the last Capital window was February 4 to March 4, 2026.
Closed
Mar 4, 2026
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| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities, Municipalities, Indigenous entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Community projects |
| Where | Ontario |
| How much | Seed $5,000–$75,000; Grow $50,000–$200,000 a year for 2–3 years; Capital $10,000–$200,000. |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Feb 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 2026 · Capital grants. |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Capital projects must cost $10,000 to $200,000.
“Your project budget needs to be a minimum of $10,000 and cannot exceed $200,000.” Source: Capital grants · Checked today
Who qualifies
Municipalities over 20,000 people can't apply for Capital grants.
“Municipalities with a population of over 20,000 are not eligible for funding.” Source: Capital grants · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
Canadian Heritage funding for renovating arts and heritage spaces and buying specialized equipment, for not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations active for over two years, provincial and municipal governments and Indigenous governing bodies. New construction and planning studies are no longer accepted. Applications are taken on an ongoing basis for expenses between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, while funds last.
Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.
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