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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 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

Post Date - 13-Oct-2020