Closing soon
Ontario Trillium Foundation, Seed Grants
OTF Seed Grants fund Ontario non-profits, charities, First Nations and eligible municipalities to pilot new programs, $10,000 to $100,000 per year. Applications run in a fixed annual window (the 2026 window: July 22 to August 19, 5pm ET). Northern Ontario has dedicated catchment allocations, so northern applicants compete within the North.
Key facts
- Amount
- $10,000 – $100,000
otf.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Closing soon closes Aug 19, 2026 (17:00 ET) (2 days left)
- Who qualifies
- Nonprofit, charity, indigenous org, municipality
- OTF catchment allocations, Northern catchments get dedicated funding
- demanding application mechanics: deliverables + secured-funding documentation
otf.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
Intake windows
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTF Seed 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 17:00 ET | Closing soon | otf.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: