Up to $600,000 OTF Grow Grant
- Organization: Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Type: Grant
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Deadline: November 4, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
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
