What Is the Improve Community Spaces Funding Opportunity in Ontario?

The Improve Community Spaces opportunity is part of OTF’s Capital grant program. It supports projects that make community buildings and physical spaces better for people in Ontario. This could mean updating spaces where programs and services happen so people can gather, connect, and participate more easily.

Who is eligible for the Improve Community Spaces funding?

• Organizations must deliver programs or services with direct benefit to people in Ontario.

• They must fit into one of these sectors:
  • Sports and recreation
  • Arts and culture
  • Environment
  • Human and social services

• Applicants need a track record of helping their community and strong financial health.

Who can apply for Improve Community Spaces?

• Eligible applicants include:
  • Non-profit groups and registered charities operating for at least 12 months.
  • Indigenous communities in Ontario.
  • Smaller municipalities, libraries, and local services boards under certain conditions.

• Municipalities over 20,000 people are not eligible for this stream.

What are the conditions of the Improve Community Spaces funding opportunity?

• Projects must improve or repair physical spaces and infrastructure in a community.

• They must fit one of these goals:
  • Keep or expand access to programs or services.
  • Extend the life of a facility or space.
  • Make the space more accessible for people.

• Projects can include equipment purchases, renovations, or repairs.

Quel est le montant du financement disponible ?

• Grants range from $10,000 up to $200,000 per project.

• The funding covers one project period (up to 12 months).

• The exact amount awarded depends on your project’s needs and OTF’s priorities.

Does the funding support capital purchases, such as wheelchair vans or mobile medical vans?

• No. Improve Community Spaces funding focuses on fixed or non-fixed equipment tied to physical spaces like buildings or community facilities.

• It does not support large vehicles such as wheelchair accessible vans or mobile medical units.

• These types of capital purchases are outside the purpose of improving a physical community space.

Dates limites à connaître

• The application window for this grant opens February 4, 2026 and closes March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Make sure your application is in well before the deadline to be considered.

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Remarque : MoveMobility is not the funding provider and cannot assist with applications. The information shared here comes directly from the funding opportunity. This content is shared for awareness only and should not be treated as funding advice. For full details, eligibility rules, and official guidance, visit https://otf.ca/our-grants/community-investments-grants/capital-grant.