3. Grant Programs
Use the buttons below to browse grant opportunities by funding category. Please check granting websites for the most current information.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of grant opportunities.
Questions? Send us a note at kim.krawczyk@trca.ca.
ENVIRONMENT |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| EcoAction Community Funding Program Provides financial support to community groups for projects that address one of Environment Canada’s environmental priorities: clean air, climate change, clean water and nature. |
Federal Environment and Climate Change Canada |
Up to $100,000 | The 2019-2020 call for proposals closed on January 16, 2019. Please stay tuned for the next call for proposals. |
| Environmental Damages Fund Funds projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife in the geographic region where an environmental incident has occurred. |
Federal Environment and Climate Change Canada |
Variable | Currently no funds available for projects in Ontario. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Great Lakes Protection Initiative Addresses water quality and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes. Priorities: preventing toxic and nuisance algae; reducing releases of harmful chemicals; engaging Indigenous Peoples in addressing Great Lakes issues: enhancing Indigenous capacity to address Great Lakes issues through projects that engage Indigenous Peoples at the community level; increasing public engagement through citizen science; restoring Areas of Concern. |
Federal Environment and Climate Change Canada |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Habitat Stewardship Program Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species at risk, and prevents other species from becoming a conservation concern. |
Federal Environment and Climate Change Canada |
$30,000 to $100,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Funds projects that achieve one or more of the following goals: protect water quality for human and ecological health; improve wetlands, beaches and coastal areas; and/or protect habitats and species. |
Provincial Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change |
Up to $25,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program Supports the restoration or maintenance of habitats that benefit fish, animals and/or plants. |
Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry |
Up to $20,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Fall 2019). |
| Ontario Community Environment Fund Supports environmental improvement projects in the watershed where a violation or environmental impact happened. Priority will be given to projects that clean up or restore the environment. |
Provincial Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Partners in Climate Action Grant Program Supports the development, testing and evaluation of innovative ideas to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon choices by Ontarians. |
Provincial Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change |
Up to $200,000 per project | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Supports communities, organizations, landowners, Aboriginal communities/groups, industry and academics across Ontario to implement on-the-ground activities that benefit species at risk and their habitats. |
Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Green Municipal Fund Provides funding for municipal environmental initiatives that improve air, water, and soil, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
Municipal Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Municipal, Agricultural and Community Grants Supports organizations with goals and objectives that align with the Council Work Plan. |
Municipal Town of Caledon |
Variable | October 15, 2019. |
| Toronto Atmospheric Fund Supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the GTHA. |
Municipal City of Toronto |
$10,000 to $300,000 | The fall deadline has now passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program
Supports municipalities reduce the impact of climate change and greenhouse gasses through training, and other resources. |
Municipal
Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
Variable | Variable: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund Supports capital projects (hospitals, medical centres, childcare facilities) in rural communities. |
Corporate Farm Credit Canada |
$5,000 to $25,000 | The deadline for this grant has now passed. Applications will re-open in 2020. |
| Honda Canada Foundation Funds projects that focus on family, environment, engineering and education. |
Corporate Honda |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| IESO Conservation Fund Supports innovative conservation technologies, practices, research and programs that have the potential to deliver significant energy savings. |
Corporate IESO |
Variable | Indoor Agricultural Call: November 18, 2019 – February 14, 2020 |
| RBC Environmental Donations Supporting projects that are aligned to two of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 6 related to Clean Water and SDG 13 related to Climate Action. |
Corporate RBC |
Variable (generally less than $20,000) | Ongoing Intake |
| TD Friends of the Environment Supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. |
Corporate TD Bank |
$2,000 to $8,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| TD Friends of the Environment: Leadership Program Aims to enhance the organizational capacity of environmental organizations through a Leadership and Organizational Development Course. |
Corporate TD Bank |
N/A | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation Supports projects that contribute to the community’s growing need for artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, environmental, health and social service-related programs. |
Foundation Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Carbon Landscapes – Funding Strategy 1 Builds sector capacity, intellectual leadership, and public understanding of linkages between climate and conservation issues to create space and support for advancing policy priorities and place-based actions. |
Foundation The Metcalf Foundation |
Variable |
The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Applications are available each year on June 1 and the submission deadline is July 31. |
| Economy and Environment Grant Supports research and collaboration that fosters wide public and business engagement around what a sustainable economy might look like. For information: GrantCentre@trca.on.ca |
Foundation Ivey Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake – Will not accept unsolicited proposals. |
| Environmental Enhancement Initiatives Grant Supports projects that catalyze a significant increase in public support for fast and deep-reaching climate change solutions. |
Foundation Catherine Donnelly Foundation |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Environment Stream: Cycle City Aims to build a constituency and culture that supports cycling in Toronto. |
Foundation The Metcalf Foundation |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Greenbelt Expansion Consultation Fund Aims to enable civil society groups, Indigenous communities, agriculture, academia and others to fully engage in the provincial consultations and contribute to the development of important public policy. |
Foundation Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation |
$25,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely December 2019). |
| Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation Grant Supports environmental organizations whose work and initiatives have a positive impact on the environment, with a focus on protection and remediation. |
Foundation Toronto Community Foundation |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Spring 2020). |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Max Bell Foundation Supports projects that understand and take account of the social and economic contexts in which environmental concerns emerge as public policy and practice. |
Foundation Max Bell Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| The McLean Foundation Makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. |
Foundation The McLean Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Schad Foundation Supports registered charitable organizations focused on biodiversity and habitat conservation whose projects have the potential to make a significant and sustainable impact. |
Foundation Schad Foundation |
Variable | Not accepting unsolicited applications at this time. |
| Sitka Foundation Supports environmental change-makers in our communities who preserve biodiversity and protect the environment. |
Foundation Sitka Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Tides Canada Offers a shared platform for supporting projects and ideas related to addressing environmental and social issues. |
Foundation Tides Canada |
Not specified | Not specified |
| The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Focuses on the following four priorities: Education; Land Conservation; Science in Canada’s North; and Neuroscience. |
Foundation The W. Garfield Weston Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Zukerman Family Foundation Supports projects that align with the Foundation’s mandate of “change”. |
Foundation Zukerman Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
COMMUNITY |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals Supports opportunities for local artists, artisans, heritage performers or specialists to be involved in their community through festivals, events and projects. It also supports projects that commemorate local history and heritage. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
$25,000 to $500,000 | This grant has ongoing intake for the dates below on an ongoing basis: • January 31 • April 30 • September 30 |
| EcoAction Community Funding Program Provides financial support to community groups for projects that address one of Environment Canada’s environmental priorities: clean air, climate change, clean water and nature. |
Federal Environment and Climate Change Canada |
Up to $100,000 | The 2019-2020 call for proposals closed on January 16, 2019. Please stay tuned for the next call for proposals. |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund Supports the capital costs of renovation, construction and/or retrofit activities and the provision of accessible technologies in workplaces and communities across Canada to increase accessibility. |
Federal Employment and Social Development Canada |
Up to $3,000,000 for mid-sized projects
Up to $100,000 for small projects |
The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Women’s Program Supports projects that address: ending violence against women and girls; improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity; and encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles. |
Federal Status of Women Canada |
Variable | Variable |
| Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund Supports projects that provide Ontarians with more opportunities to become physically active, including groups who experience barriers to participating and those who are traditionally less active. |
Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Brampton Community Grant Program Supports Brampton community groups, sports clubs, neighbourhood volunteer groups, and festival and event organizers for projects that align with the City’s Strategic Plan priorities. |
Municipal City of Brampton |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Municipal, Agricultural and Community Grants Supports organizations with goals and objectives that align with the Council Work Plan. |
Municipal Town of Caledon |
Variable | October 15, 2019. |
| Pickering Community Grants Program Supports activities, programs or initiatives that achieve one or more of the following: serve the residents of Pickering; provide an economic benefit to the City; and/or, create a positive image of the City. |
Municipal City of Pickering |
Variable | October 25, 2019. |
| Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund Supports capital projects (hospitals, medical centres, childcare facilities) in rural communities. |
Corporate Farm Credit Canada |
$5,000 to $25,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Honda Canada Foundation Funds projects that focus on family, environment, engineering and education. |
Corporate Honda |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation Supports projects that contribute to the community’s growing need for artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, environmental, health and social service-related programs. |
Foundation Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
CULTURE |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals Supports opportunities for local artists, artisans, heritage performers or specialists to be involved in their community through festivals, events and projects. It also supports projects that commemorate local history and heritage. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
$25,000 to $500,000 | This grant has ongoing intake for the following dates: • January 31 • April 30 • September 30 |
| Canada Cultural Investment Fund – Strategic Initiatives Stream Supports projects involving multiple partners that help arts and heritage organizations improve their business practices and diversify their revenues. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Up to $2,000,000 per project per year | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund Supports the improvement, renovation and construction of arts and heritage facilities, as well as the acquisition of specialized equipment. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Celebrate Canada Celebrate Canada provides funding for activities organized on: National Indigenous Peoples Day; Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day; Canadian Multiculturalism Day; and Canada Day. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Commemorate Canada Supports initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events and accomplishments of national significance. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | Ongoing intake (six months before start of project). |
| Museums Assistance Program Supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections, and in the promotion of professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | • Access to Heritage: November 1, 2019
• Aboriginal Heritage: November 1, 2019 • Collections Management: November 1, 2019 |
| Young Canada Works Offers eligible employers wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Celebrate Ontario Provides project-based programming and marketing funding to new or existing Ontario events to enhance programs, activities, services and event sustainability. |
Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants Provides annual operating grants to eligible community museums across Ontario. |
Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund Supports projects that provide Ontarians with more opportunities to become physically active, including groups who experience barriers to participating and those who are traditionally less active. |
Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely January 2020). |
| Summer Experience Program Provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations and First Nation communities in order to create meaningful summer employment opportunities for students. |
Provincial Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration / Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Maximum of $2,979 per position | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Tourism Development Fund Supports projects that encourage tourism investment, tourism product development and industry capacity building. |
Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Variable | Ongoing intake (four months before start of project). |
| Brampton Community Grants Program Supports Brampton community groups, sports clubs, neighbourhood volunteer groups, and festival and event organizers for projects that align with the City’s Strategic Plan priorities. |
Municipal City of Brampton |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Municipal, Agricultural and Community Grants Supports organizations with goals and objectives that align with the Council Work Plan. |
Municipal Town of Caledon |
Variable | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Fall 2020). |
| Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation Supports projects that contribute to the community’s growing need for artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, environmental, health and social service-related programs. |
Foundation Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | July 31 (annually) |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| The McLean Foundation Makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. |
Foundation The McLean Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
EDUCATION |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| Women’s Program Supports projects that address: ending violence against women and girls; improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity; and encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles. |
Federal Status of Women Canada |
Variable | Variable |
| Canada Post Community Foundation Funds projects that support three primary focus areas—community, education and health. |
Corporate Canada Post |
Up to $50,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely April 2020). |
| Honda Canada Foundation Funds projects that focus on family, environment, engineering and education. |
Corporate Honda |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| TD Friends of the Environment Supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. |
Corporate TD Bank |
$2,000 to $8,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. |
| Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation Supports projects that contribute to the community’s growing need for artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, environmental, health and social service-related programs. |
Foundation Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | July 31 (annually) |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Max Bell Foundation Supports projects that understand and take account of the social and economic contexts in which environmental concerns emerge as public policy and practice. |
Foundation Max Bell Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| The McLean Foundation Makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. |
Foundation The McLean Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Focuses on the following four priorities: Education; Land Conservation; Science in Canada’s North; and Neuroscience. |
Foundation The W. Garfield Weston Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
HEALTH |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| Women’s Program Supports projects that address: ending violence against women and girls; improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity; and encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles. |
Federal Status of Women Canada |
Variable | Variable |
| Canada Post Community Foundation Funds projects that support three primary focus areas—community, education and health. |
Corporate Canada Post |
Up to $50,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely April 2020). |
| Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation Supports projects that contribute to the community’s growing need for artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, environmental, health and social service-related programs. |
Foundation Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation |
Variable (Generally less than $5,000) | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely February 2020). |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | July 31 (annually) |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Max Bell Foundation Supports projects that understand and take account of the social and economic contexts in which environmental concerns emerge as public policy and practice. |
Foundation Max Bell Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| The McLean Foundation Makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. |
Foundation The McLean Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
YOUTH |
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| Grant Name/Description | Funding Agency | Amount | Application Deadline |
| Young Canada Works Offers eligible employers wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | January 15 (annually). |
| Youth Take Charge Supports youth-led projects that exemplify the ability to strengthen youth attachment to Canada and involve activities in at least one thematic area: History and Heritage; Civic Engagement and Youth Service; Arts and Culture; and Economic Activities. |
Federal Canadian Heritage |
Variable | August 1 (annually, EOI). |
| Summer Experience Program Provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations and First Nation communities in order to create meaningful summer employment opportunities for students. |
Provincial Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration / Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
Maximum of $2,979 per position | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Spring 2020). |
| Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund Supports projects that improve access to mental health care, support, and services for people in Canada. |
Corporate Bell |
$5,000 to $25,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Spring 2020). |
| Canada Post Community Foundation Funds projects that support three primary focus areas—community, education and health. |
Corporate Canada Post |
Up to $50,000 | The deadline for this grant has passed. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available (most likely Spring 2020). |
| RBC Youth Mental Health Project Funds programs that address youth and family access to mental health services. |
Corporate RBC |
Variable | Ongoing intake |
| Carolyn Sifton Foundation Supports projects in healthcare, education, social services, and art and culture designed to assist young people who do not have the same opportunities due to social or economic circumstances. |
Foundation Carolyn Sifton Foundation (NOTE: Currently only accepting applications from charitable organizations in Winnipeg and Brockville.) |
Variable | Letters of intent due January 31, and July 31 on a rolling basis |
| Durham Community Foundation Committed to creating opportunities for all citizens to enhance the quality of their lives and/or those of their family, friends and neighbours. |
Foundation Durham Community Foundation |
Variable | July 31 (annually). |
| J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Supports a limited number of initiatives that help deepen our understanding of complex issues. |
Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation |
Variable | Ongoing uptake |