Potential Organizational Mentors
All grassroots groups applying for a Youth Opportunities Fund grant through the Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Streams must partner with an Organizational Mentor (OM) and sign a collaborative agreement together.
On this page is a list of organizations that are pre-approved to be Organizational Mentors for the 2026-2027 round of Youth Opportunities Fund grants.
Connect with an organization
As you identify potential Organizational Mentors and prepare to approach them, review the conversation guide that contains questions your group can ask the organization.
Organizations will have their own selection process when choosing to partner with a grassroots group and may require a meeting to determine if your group and project align with their mission and mandate.
Submit a grant application with a collaborative agreement
Grassroots groups applying to the Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Streams with shortlisted Expressions of Interest from the most recent deadline are invited to complete the grant application that includes a signed collaborative agreement with an Organizational Mentor.
Download the OM – Grassroots Group Collaborative Agreement template.
- Take time to review the agreement
- Make sure that your group agrees with the terms and conditions
- Consider how the agreement will help build your relationship with the Organizational Mentor throughout the project
OMs approved as of March 19, 2026
This list may be updated over time. If you require support finding an Organizational Mentor, connect with us at yof@otf.ca.
| Organization and OTF Catchment served | Areas of Focus | Lead Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
Ampere Association Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha & Pine Ridge Grassroot group capacity: 2 |
| Nicolas Polito Chief Sustainable Funding Officer 705 878-8980 |
Art Windsor-Essex
Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Jennifer Matotek Executive Director 519 977-0013 |
Boys & Girls Club of London Ontario
|
| Brett Gatt CEO 519 434-9115 |
Brockville and District Association for Community involvement
Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Kimberley Gavan Executive Director 613 345-4092 ext. 40 |
Centre for Learning & Development Toronto Grassroot group capacity: 2 |
| Anna Jasinska Associate Manager of Operations, Development & Communications 647 493-2462 ext.125 |
Family Services of Peel Halton-Peel Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Sandra Rupnarain Executive Director 905 270-2250 |
Human Endeavour
Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Noor Din Executive Director 416 726-3252 |
Impact ON Ontario Grassroot group capacity: 2 *Francophone organization |
| Félix Corriveau Executive Director 416 364-4545 |
Planned Parenthood Ottawa
Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Lyra Evans Executive Director 613 793-9469 |
REGROUPEMENT ETHNOCULTUREL DES PARENTS FRANCOPHONES DE L'ONTARIO (R.E.P.F.O.) Champlain Grassroot group capacity: 1 *Francophone organization |
| Abdourahamane Diallo Executive Director 613 741-9441 |
Strides Toronto Toronto Grassroot group capacity: 2 |
| Suzanne Charles Watson Director - IDEA 416 970-9529 |
Welcome Centre Shelter for Women Essex, Kent, Lambton Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Lady Laforet Executive Director 519 971-7595, ext. 228 |
Women's Centre of York Region Simcoe-York Grassroot group capacity: 1 |
| Nivedita balachandran Executive Director 905 853-9270 |
