The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is one of Canada's largest granting foundations, investing in community-based initiatives across Ontario. They fund projects that build healthy and vibrant communities through grants to nonprofit organizations in areas such as arts and culture, environment, human and social services, and sports and recreation. OTF is an agency of the Government of Ontario and distributes provincial lottery proceeds to support communities.
Funder priorities: OTF funds projects under four granting streams: Seed grants (up to $75,000 for newer organizations or ideas), Grow grants (up to $150,000 for scaling proven approaches), Capital grants (for physical infrastructure and equipment), and Resilient Communities Fund (to help nonprofits recover and rebuild post-COVID). Priority areas include: Arts & Culture, Environment, Human & Social Services, and Sports & Recreation.
Registered Canadian charities, nonprofit organizations, and public benefit organizations operating in Ontario. Organizations must demonstrate community impact and align with OTF's granting priorities.
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OTF's mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. They aim to create positive, lasting change in Ontario communities by supporting organizations that address local needs and opportunities.