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Acorn Fund for Youth

London Community Foundation

March 24th, 2026 (2pm)

Spring

Organization

Funds projects benefiting youth aged 14–24, especially initiatives where youth actively support each other and contribute positively to their communities.

Eligibility:

Grants designed towards projects benefitting youth. Youth to be between 14-24 years of age. More information available on application portal. Please contact grants@lcf.on.ca for further questions.
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Details:

Themes of projects and organizations should surround, youth helping youth, youth helping the community, and/or youth being helped by the community.

Athlete Assistance Program

Sport Support Program (GOV CAN)

Apply as needed

All Year

Individual

The Athlete Assistance Program helps high-performance Canadian athletes offset training and competition costs while pursuing international success.

Eligibility:

Largely limited to individual athletes performing in high performance categories, as identified by the respective national sport organizations. Athletes will be required to meet performance standards and undergo evaluation to receive funding. More information available on website. Must be a canadian citizen or permanent resident, adhere to NSO requirements, be available to represent Canada on the world stage, meet carding criteria of Team Canada. Full Criteria available on website
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Details:

AAP support seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with preparing for and participating in international sport and assists high-performance Canadian athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances.

CAC EDI Grant Program

Coaching Association of Canada & Mondo

Applications open May 1, 2026

Summer

Community

Coaching grants help increase diversity in coaching by funding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and coach development initiatives.

Eligibility:

Grants can be used for hosting coaching workshops, training new NCCP coach developers, a mentoship program, or providing coaching experience for coaches. Full criteria and information available on website
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Details:

Grants designed to grow the number of coaches in the sport, who identify with the CACs priority groups.

Capital Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Feb 4 2026 - March 4, 2026 (5pm) (Expected to reopen late winter/early spring 2027)

Winter/Spring

Organization

Supports non-profit organizations with funding for facility upgrades, renovations, and the purchase of equipment to strengthen community programming spaces.

Eligibility:

Organizations must be Non-profit, deliver community based programs, show ability to manage funds, demonstrate ability to carry out goal proposed in application. More info and full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grant is largely directed towards construction and renovation, of buildings, physial spaces, and purchase of fixed/non-fixed equipment

City of London Community Grants Program

City of London

Closes March 18th, 2026 (12pm)

Spring

Organization

City of London capital grants support construction, renovations, land purchases, and other infrastructure-related community projects.

Eligibility:

https://london.ca/council-policies/city-london-community-grants-policy
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Details:

Grants are designed for Captial applications, involving but not limited to construction or purchase of physical assets, land, renovation costs, etc. Pre-recorded information sessions available on website.

Community Development Grants

Jumpstart

Closed for 2026

Fall/Winter

Organization

Offers operational and program funding to organizations delivering accessible and inclusive sport opportunities for youth and young adults aged 4–25.

Eligibility:

Donee qualification (from CRA) required. Focus on youth and young adults aged 4 - 25 years of age. Organizations must have 5 sessions minimum, on 5 separate days. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Programming and Operational support. Helping to manage the cost of sports, but also to increase the capacity to provide more, inclusive and equitable and safe sport participant experiences.

Community Sport for All Initiative

Sport Support Program (GOV CAN)

Closed for 2026

Organization

Community Sport for All funding increases sport participation among underrepresented groups by removing barriers and supporting inclusive community initiatives.

Eligibility:

Targeted towards national sport organizations. Scope and capacity to reach the target under-represented group(s) in multiple jurisdictions, that has the ability to deliver quality programs, projects and/or services. Must be a federally or provincially incorporated Not for profit. Full Criteria available on website.
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Details:

The Community Sport for All Initiative seeks to remove barriers and increase sport participation rates for under-represented groups. Its key objective is to support community sport initiatives for under-represented groups, in particular, Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, low-income people, persons with a disability, newcomers and seniors to increase participation and retention in sport.

Community Vitality

London Community Foundation

Closed for 2026 (Expected to reopen in fall)

Fall

Organization

Community Vitality grants support collaborative and innovative projects addressing major community issues such as health, housing, climate, and inequality.

Eligibility:

Applicants require Donee status from the CRA. Non certified donees, may submit a joint application with an organization that is certified. Focus of the organizations should be on climte, hunger, gender equality, housing, reduced inequalities, and/or good health and well being. Full Criteria available on website.
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Details:

The Community Vitality grant supports innovative projects seeking to improve the quality of life for our region’s citizens. Proposals are especially encouraged that represent true partnerships, demonstrate commitment to collaboration and leverage existing or new funding resources

Family Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

April 15, 2026 (For expression of interest) (Spring/summer for full application)

Spring

Organization

Provides funding for established caregiver-led groups to scale and strengthen successful family-focused initiatives already operating in the community.

Eligibility:

This grant is for projects that are led by—and created for—parents, guardians, or caregivers of children and youth. Grants largely designed for new ideas and projects. Project should allow for families to develop culturally tailored solutions. Organization members should be parents/caregivers, providing physical, emotional, and financial care to children and youth. Grassroots initiative, individuals of the organization should share the identities and lived experiences of those who will benefit. Must be under $50K in gross revenue. Only ONE Youth Fund Grant application per organization. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) recognizes the impact that healthy and resilient families have on the future success of young people. Through the Family Innovations grant stream, established groups led by parents, guardians and caregivers can apply for a grant to scale work they have been delivering to community.

Family Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

April 15, 2026 (For expression of interest) (Spring/summer for full application)

Spring

Organization

Supports parent- and caregiver-led grassroots projects focused on developing innovative, culturally relevant solutions for families and youth.

Eligibility:

Grants largely designed for new ideas and projects. Project should allow for families to develop culturally tailored solutions. Organization members should be parents/caregivers, providing physical, emotional, and financial care to children and youth. Grassroots initiative, individuals of the organization should share the identities and lived experiences of those who will benefit. Must be under $50K in gross revenue. Only ONE Youth Fund Grant application per organization. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Try out a new idea that has the potential to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of parents, guardians and caregivers. Research, learn and understand more about a specific topic or issue. Bring parents, guardians and caregivers together to discuss an issue and explore new approaches collectively

Grants Catalogue

London Community Foundation

March 10th, 2026 (2pm)

Spring

Organization

Offers a single-request funding opportunity administered through local funding partners, with additional information available directly from the foundation contact.

Eligibility:

Will need an account to apply. Limited information available. Please contact lindsay@lcf.on.ca for more information.
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Details:

Single funding request per organization, awarded by the funding providers.

Grow Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

October 7, 2026 - November 4, 2026 (5pm) (Late fall application)

Fall

Organization

Multi-year funding stream for established non-profits with proven success looking to significantly expand their programs and community impact.

Eligibility:

Programs require history of success and dedication. Grants designed towards expanding service and programs. Organizations must be Non-profit, deliver community based programs, show ability to manage funds, demonstrate ability to carry out goal proposed in application. More info and full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Higher levels of funding to improve services and increase impact, given across 2-3 years.

KidSport Ontario Grant

KidSport Ontario

Must be submitted minimum 45 days prior to start of activity

All Year

Individual

Financial assistance for children facing economic or social barriers to participate in sports or recreation programs, including additional support for hockey.

Eligibility:

To be submitted by the PARENT/GUARDIAN of the Child, not the organization Child and family face economic and social barriers. Child is under 18 years of age. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grant of $250 per child, $500 for hockey. Forms and details from organiation and league confirming registration, are required.

Kiwanis Grant Application

Kiwanis Forest City London

All Year

Provides grants to charitable and community organizations delivering innovative programs that address local needs and support vulnerable populations sustainably.

Eligibility:

Grants aimed towards Charitable organizations, educational institutions, and cultural, recreational, and environmental organizations
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Details:

Priority is given to innovative programs that address well-defined community needs, support vulnerable populations, and achieve sustainable outcomes with moderate funding. Preference is also placed on initiatives that demonstrate strong organizational management, community support, fiscal responsibility, and clear plans for program evaluation and long-term continuation.

MLSE Community Grant

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment

Closed for 2026 (Expected to reopen late fall, early winter)

Winter

Organization

Supports organizations serving Black youth, First Nations communities, women, and girls through a two-stage grant application process beginning with an Expression of Interest.

Eligibility:

Priority given to Black Youth, First Nations, Women and Girls. Organizations must have Donee status from the CRA. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

2 step application process - Expression of Interest is submitted. Only after selection will applicants submit a full application.

National Multipsport Services Organization

Sport Support Program (GOV CAN)

Closed for 2026

Organization

Provides funding to national multisport organizations delivering programs and services that strengthen sport participation and development across Canada.

Eligibility:

Must be a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organization in good standing. Must meet MSO requirments. Full Criteria available on website.
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Details:

The National Multisport Services Organization (MSO) component of the Sport Support Program provides funding to eligible MSOs for programs and services that benefit the national sport community. Organizations are to be national in scope, with programs and services ranging from support to broad participation, to sanctioned programs.

Ontario Sport Hosting Grant

Government of Ontario

2nd Monday of January and July each year

Winter/Summer

Community

Ontario’s sport hosting program provides project-based funding to support the delivery of major sport events across the province.

Eligibility:

Full Criteria and information available on website.
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Details:

The sport hosting program provides project based funding to help applicants deliver major sport events in Ontario. Applications are evaluated based on need and size. Please see the link for more information.

Paralympic Sport Development Fund

Canadian Paralympic Committee

Closed for 2025/2026

Winter

Organization

Provides funding for organizations and clubs within the Paralympic sport pathway to support recruitment, competition opportunities, and inclusive club development initiatives.

Eligibility:

Organizations, clubs, programs along the paralympic pathway. Support recruitment, competition, club development. Also includes underepresented groups, women, indigenous groups, and more. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Application process is available online when open. Follow the posted guidelines and instructions.

Play to Podium Fund

ParaSport Ontario

Closed (Expected to reopen in November 2026)

Winter

Community

Community organizations and individuals can subscribe for updates on future grant and funding opportunities through the program website.

Eligibility:

Full Criteria and information available on website.
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Details:

Can sign up for email updates on website.

Rogers Youth Grants

Rogers

Closed

Community

Supports youth-focused educational and employment initiatives, with updates and application announcements shared through an email list.

Eligibility:

Primarily targeted towads delivering educational and employment programs for youth. Full Criteria and information available on website.
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Details:

Sign up for the email list to receive updates on future openings for applications, and information on the programs

Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

July 22, 2026 - August 19, 2026 (5pm)

Summer

Organization

Provides funding to improve or expand community programs and services, including piloting new initiatives and building organizational capacity.

Eligibility:

Organizations must be Non-profit, deliver community based programs, show ability to manage funds, demonstrate ability to carry out goal proposed in application. More info and full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grant designed to help improve delivery, of programs, and services, benefiting community members. Projects can include organizational funding, piloting a new program, and increasing capacity to plan for future programs and services.

Sport Expense and Participation Grants

Challenged Athletes Foundation

Apply as needed

All Year

Individual

Financial support for athletes with disabilities to help cover competition travel, coaching, training, and equipment-related expenses.

Eligibility:

Individuals only. Mustprovide medical verification of disability. 1 year of financial documentation and letters of recommendation required. Full Criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grant to be used for travel to competition, entry fees, coaching and training, and equipment purchases.

System Innovations Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Closed for 2026 (Expected to reopen in fall)

Fall

Organization

Funds larger-scale initiatives aimed at driving systems change and reform across sectors such as education, justice, welfare, and social services for youth.

Eligibility:

Programs require history of success and dedication. Grants designed towards expanding service and programs. Organizations must be Non-profit, deliver community based programs, show ability to manage funds, demonstrate ability to carry out goal proposed in application. Different requirement available depending on organization. More info and full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grants designed to help systems change and reform. Create improvements across educaiton, justice, welfare, culture, social services. Focus is on improving social and economic wellbeing of youth.

Youth Innovations Scale Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

April 15, 2026 (For expression of interest) (Spring/summer fo full application)

Spring

Organization

Helps grassroots organizations with successful youth programs expand their reach, capacity, and long-term impact in the community.

Eligibility:

Grassroots initiative, individuals of the organization should share the identities and lived experiences of those who will benefit. Must be under $50K in gross revenue. Only ONE Youth Fund Grant application per organization. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Grants designed for existing programs with success among youth in the community. Grants allow for increased impact and ability to expand capacity and reach more youth.

Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation

April 15, 2026 (For expression of interest) (Spring/summer for full application)

Spring

Organization

Community-led youth grants supporting grassroots organizations to test new ideas, conduct research, and explore collaborative approaches for youth wellbeing.

Eligibility:

Grassroots initiative, individuals of the organization should share the identities and lived experiences of those who will benefit. Must be under $50K in gross revenue. Only ONE Youth Fund Grant application per organization. Full criteria available on website.
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Details:

Communityled and community designed grant. To help foster and build the community and benefit the youth within. Ideally for new initiatives, research, learning, exploring new approaches collectively.
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