Up to $600,000 OTF Grow Grant

The Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Government of Ontario's granting agency, funds established Ontario non-profits to grow a community program that already works. Grow grants pay $50,000 to $200,000 a year for 2 or 3 years to expand, improve or adapt a proven program or service. Applications open October 7, 2026 and close November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

What you get:

• $50,000 to $200,000 per year, for 2 or 3 years, which is $100,000 to $600,000 in total
• Funding for project staff salaries and benefits, purchased services, workshops, supplies and travel
• Up to 15% of the budget for overhead and administration tied to the project, and up to 20% for capital costs linked to the project
• Free webinars and a 20 minute coaching call with an OTF Program Manager before you apply

What you'll do:

• Pick one OTF funding priority, for example supporting youth to develop stronger social, emotional and leadership skills
• Show data and examples proving your existing program already works
• Set out a project plan with 3 to 5 deliverables and a budget to expand, improve or adapt that program
• Apply online through OTF's Granting Portal, then report on results over the grant term

Key dates:

• Application period opens October 7, 2026
• Applications close November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Decisions arrive roughly 4 to 5 months after the deadline

More information:

• Grow grant requirements: https://otf.ca/our-grants/community-investments-grants/grow-grant
• All OTF deadlines: https://otf.ca/our-grants/grant-application-deadlines
• What happens after you apply: https://otf.ca/resources/community-investments-grant-resources/what-happens-after-you-submit-application

• A charity registered with the CRA for at least two years, or a not-for-profit corporation without share capital incorporated in Ontario or federally for at least two years
• A First Nation (applying on behalf of its libraries), a Métis Chartered Community Council (through the Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat), or a municipality, county library board or local services board serving 20,000 people or fewer, in two funding priorities only
• A primary purpose, presence and reputation for community programs in one of OTF's 16 catchment areas in Ontario
• Delivers programs in arts and culture, environment, human and social services, or sports and recreation
• At least three active board members, more than half at arm's length from each other, plus by-laws
• Financial statements for the latest fiscal year with prior-year comparatives, completed within six months of year end
• The program being grown must already have a proven track record
• Not eligible: individuals, for-profits, private or corporate foundations, government agencies, universities, colleges, schools, hospitals, and groups whose main purpose is changing law or policy
• One application per organisation per deadline