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Ontario Investing $3.67 Million to Expand Community Programs and Services in Ottawa

March 13, 2026

Investment will support 11 local non-profit organizations to create jobs and build stronger communities

NEWS

OTTAWA ― The Ontario government is investing $3,671,500 this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Grow program to support 11 non-profit organizations in Ottawa. This funding helps organizations promote active lifestyles, protect arts, culture and heritage, and expand opportunities for children and youth across the province, while delivering on the government’s plan to protect Ontario by strengthening local services and build stronger, more resilient communities.

“Our government is continuing to deliver for Ottawa with new investments through OTF’s Grow grants that will strengthen our communities and empower our local non-profit organizations,” said George Darouze, MPP for Carleton. “These organizations are pillars of our community and this support will enable them to improve programs that are essential to the well-being of people in Ottawa, making a positive difference for years to come.”

Every year, OTF Grow grants support community organizations across the province to expand and improve the delivery of community-based programs and services that Ontario families rely on, with investments of up to $600,000 to support programs and services.

Some of this year’s recipients include:

  • BGC Ottawa
  • OCH Foundation
  • Debra Dynes Family House Inc.
  • Bytown Museum
  • OrKidstra – Sistema Ottawa
  • Banff Avenue Community House
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa
  • OICH
  • Ottawa Riverkeeper
  • Centre de services à la famille, Région de la capitale nationale
  • Rideau Rockliffe Community Resource Centre

“In Ottawa and in communities across Ontario, non-profits are running proven programs that help people build skills, stay active, and feel more connected to where they live,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “This investment will help build on the successes of local initiatives, empowering them to reach more people, deepen their impact, and strengthen community life all across the province.”

“The Ontario Trillium Foundation is pleased to invest in this new round of Grow grants, which are designed to improve the lives of Ontarians. These grants play an essential role in helping non-profit organizations broaden their local programming to address diverse community needs,” said Katharine Bambrick, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Through OTF’s various granting programs, Ontario has invested more than $857 million in over 7,700 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 10,700 full time jobs and generated over $1.3 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province. For more information and a list of recipients, visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s website.

QUICK FACTS

  • The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.
  • Applicants can apply for funding of $100,000 to $600,000 over two or three years through OTF’s Grow grant to expand, improve or adapt an existing program or service.

MEDIA CONTACT

Office of George Darouze, MPP – Carleton
1128 Mill St. Manotick, ON K4M 1A2
Tel.: 613-838-4425
george.darouze@pc.ola.org