Building Belonging Across Toronto: Meet the 2026 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grantees

What does social cohesion look like in practice?

It can be found in a cultural bazaar, an adaptive sailing program, a Black women's book club or a group turning public markets into neighbourhood gathering spaces.

This year, we are supporting 25 community organizations through Toronto's Vital Signs Grants, which invest in projects that bring people together, foster a sense of belonging and build trust across differences. From intergenerational cooking workshops to a 2SLGBTQQIA+ choir, this year's grantees are helping people discover new perspectives and build connections in communities across the city.

Together, they're helping turn a city of neighbourhoods into a city of neighbours.

Many of this year's grantees are new to Toronto Foundation, expanding the network of organizations we're proud to support. We hope you'll explore their work and the many ways they're helping create a more connected Toronto.