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OTF Resilient Communities Fund

Summary

Non-profit organizations play an important role in communities across the province and are vital to Ontario’s economic recovery.  That’s why, today, Minister MacLeod announced the Ontario government is providing nearly $41 million to help 486 non-profit organizations across the province to rebuild and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These grants, of up to $150,000 to eligible non-profit organizations, are the first round of funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s new $83-million Resilient Communities Fund.  COVID-19 has created a ‘triple threat’ of health, economic and social crises in Ontario, and this funding will help non-profits adapt to those challenges and ensure that they can provide the best service to those who need it the most.

As we work towards the province’s economic and social recovery, supporting programs like the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund will make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Key Messages

  • Our government is proud to support 486 projects across the province with nearly $41 million in grant funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s new Resilient Communities Fund.
  • The OTF Resilient Communities Fund is providing grants of up to $150,000 to help eligible non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. These grants are part of the fund’s first round of funding to support non-profit organizations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • COVID-19 has created a ‘triple threat’ of health, economic and social crises in Ontario. This funding will help non-profits adapt to those challenges, provide the best programs and supports to those who need it the most, and ensure they can continue to serve their communities for years to come.
  • Organizations can apply for a broad and flexible range of needs, such as mental and physical health and wellbeing supports for staff or volunteers, identify new health and safety processes or purchasing of new technology and personal protective equipment.
  • The fund will also provide grants to support capital needs, such as renovations and facility updates to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve.
  • While we work towards recovery, we’re proud to support programs like the OTF Resilient Communities Fund that help build healthier and vibrant communities across Ontario.