The City of London invites local not-for-profits and organizations to apply for the 2023 Innovation and Capital grants through the London Community Grants Program. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
These grants are intended to support local organizations in expanding their programs, services or facilities that support Londoners. A total of $496,000 is available for Innovation and Capital projects this year. As part of the program, the City will direct a minimum of 25% of these grant funds to projects that support anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity and inclusion.
About the Grants
Innovation grants are provided to new, emerging organizations and/or initiatives that engage in dynamic community partnerships, innovative improvements to service delivery and system collaboration and/or generate new ideas.
Capital grants are provided for projects that involve construction or the purchase of physical assets, including, but not limited to, land, building and associated renovation costs.
All grant applications are assessed based on their alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan or Council-directed emerging priorities, a demonstrated need for the project in the community, the cost and effectiveness of the project and the project’s contribution to the quality of life in the community.
Organizations that are not registered not-for-profits can still apply by partnering with a host organization.
“The City is committed to supporting local not-for-profits and organizations to enable them to provide much needed services to the community,” says Cheryl Smith, Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services. “These grants support the valuable work our local not-for-profits and organizations do to enhance the quality of life for Londoners. It is always incredible to see the diversity of projects that receive funding through our London Community Grants Program.”
Previous Funding Allocations
Last year, the City received 21 applications for the Innovation and Capital Grants program. The City funded four Innovation projects and six Capital projects in 2022, with 39% of the total budget allocated toward projects that the Community Review Panel agreed advance anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-oppression, diversity, inclusion and equity.
Projects funded in previous years include:
Capital Grants
- John Howard Society of London and District - Enhancing Productivity and Confidentiality Project
- Southwestern Aboriginal Health Access Centre – Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre Security System
- The Reimagine Institute for Community Sustainability - Program Space Renovation
- Urban Roots London - Processing and Storage Infrastructure
Innovation Grants
- Nigerian Association of London and Area – Mental Health Programs for Racialized Londoners
- Across Languages Translation and Interpretation Service - InterSight: Reinventing our Multilingual Community
- WeBridge Community Services – Voices: Black Seniors and Youth Educational Workshops
- Centre Communautaire Regional De London - Francophone Ethnocultural Activities
- The London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse, hosted by Anova - The Safe Haven Project
Visit the London Community Grants Program webpage to find important resources, submit an application, view upcoming information sessions and review information related to past winners. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m.