Introducing the Sector grant stream

Project objectives

Grants support projects that respond to shared needs and emerging opportunities across the sector. Funded projects will help applicants achieve one of the following objectives for Sector grants: 

• Create or adapt tools and approaches that will strengthen the capacity of the non-profit sector to respond to changing community needs or opportunities. 
• Improve how data is collected, shared and used to build capacity across the non-profit sector.
• Build understanding of diverse and non-traditional funding and strengthen the non-profit sector’s capacity to access it.

Eligible applicants

Eligible organizations must be non-profits with a demonstrated mandate, presence, and established reputation for supporting Ontario’s non-profit sector.

Organizations that solely deliver direct programs and services in their communities are not eligible.

Amount awarded and grant term

From $50,000 to $300,000 a year, for 1, 2 or 3 years. 

Application period

The Sector grant application is completed in two steps: 

• The first step involves submitting the Organization Information and high-level Project Information.
  • Step 1: September 23 to October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.  
• The second step, for applicants whose projects meet requirements, builds on the information provided in Step 1 and requires more in-depth project details.
  • Step 2: October 15 to December 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Review the Sector grant page for eligibility and application requirements.

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