Ottawa Community Foundation – Grant Programs
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The short answer · Checked today
Ottawa Community Foundation's Community Grants Program: Community Initiative Grants of up to $25,000 (most $15,000 to $20,000) and Community Sector Leadership Grants of $50,000 to $100,000 a year for five years. Both are closed; Community Initiative Grants reopen in early 2027.
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Apply on ocf-fco.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Community projects |
| Where | Ottawa |
| How much | Initiative grants up to $25,000; sector leadership grants $50,000 to $100,000 a year for five years. |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Dates
2026 Community Initiative Grants are closed.
“Applications for 2026 Community Initiative Grants have now closed.” They reopen in early 2027.
“Applications will reopen in early 2027.” Source: ocf-fco.ca · 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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