Deadline: 2-Dec-20
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is seeking applications for its Resilient Communities Fund which is a one-time fund to support the non-profit sector recover and rebuild from the impacts emerging from COVID-19 so they can effectively meet the needs of communities across Ontario.
The OTF is investing in projects of eligible non-profit organizations to aid their medium to longer-term recovery efforts, help with their stabilization and build their capacity and resiliency in the aftermath of COVID-19.
OTF is funding community-based projects and activities that will support rebuilding the capacity of eligible non-profit organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19. Projects and programs/services funded need to take place in Ontario and benefit people in Ontario communities.
Organizations can apply for one or more of the following, to:
- Equip board members and employees with supports to implement new approaches, prepare for change and build resiliency (e.g. organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, research & development; mental and physical health and wellbeing supports);
- Improve and increase the ability to access financial resources and develop new and/or alternative sources of revenues (e.g. develop fundraising plans, identify fundraising and financial technology resources, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance);
- Adapt or re-imagine the delivery of programs and services to meet the needs of the community, employees and volunteers (e.g. identify new health and safety processes and required personal protective equipment; technology supports; staffing and volunteer recruitment and training);
- Procure equipment or renovate spaces to meet the changing needs of the organization; its programs and services, and adapt to new ways of working (e.g. equipment and/or renovations to meet changing technology health and safety, and service delivery requirements);
- Create and/or adopt new approaches for organizations to work together to meet the needs of communities (e.g. peer learning, professional development, networking, resource, knowledge and data sharing).
Funding Information
- Request amount: From $5,000 to $150,000;
- Grant term: up to 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community-based or provincial non-profits delivering services and programs in Ontario that are looking ahead to recovery planning with the aim of rebuilding their capacity. Organizations need to have:
- a presence and reputation in Ontario with a primary purpose of delivering community programs and services to benefit people in Ontario and;
- experienced disruptions to their operations and program and service delivery due to the impacts of COVID-19.
- Review the eligibility requirements and policies to ensure applicants organization and project are eligible for funding and meet the following criteria:
- Eligibility Policy;
- Capital Grants Policy;
- Anti-Discrimination Policy;
- Financial Health and Need Policy;
- Resilient Communities Fund.
- OTF invests in six Action Areas and applicants are required to identify one that their organization’s mission/mandate is most aligned with:
- Active People: Fostering more active lifestyles;
- Connected People: Building inclusive and engaged communities together;
- Green People: Encouraging people to support a healthy and sustainable environment;
- Inspired People: Enriching people’s lives through arts, culture and heritage;
- Promising Young People: Supporting the positive development of children and youth;
- Prosperous People: Enhancing people’s economic wellbeing.
For more information, visit https://otf.ca/resilient-communities-fund