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TORONTO’S VITAL SIGNS GRANTS
2025 applications are now closed.
Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants aim to surface and support high-impact organizations and their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. These organizations are equipped to identify and advance solutions for their communities as they address current challenges and advocate for equity.
THE GRANT AND ELIBIGILITY:
The 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants will focus on small nonprofits and charities, with operating budgets of up to $500,000, working to build their internal capacity. The funding opportunity includes a one-time grant to strengthen the capacity and charitable work of high-impact organizations. Grantees will also receive additional promotion to Toronto Foundation’s network of donors.
Incorporated nonprofits do not need to apply with a charitable trustee. Priority will be given to organizations that are equity-led and equity-serving, as well as Indigenous-led organizations.
Before submitting your application, please review the Applicant Guide in full. Here you’ll find:
- Grant program details
- Full eligibility requirements
- Instructions for each application method
- Frequently asked questions
A total of $300,000 is available to fund 20-23 organizations. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $15,000 grant.
We’ve created a video summary of the application details and process. Watch the video here.
We will also host three virtual office hours to answer questions (ie: grant focus and eligibility).
KEY DATES:
Monday, January 13, 2025: Application portal opens
January – February 2025: Toronto Foundation will host three (3) virtual office hour sessions to answer questions about the application (ie: grant focus, eligibility criteria). We ask that applicants review the application guide in full before attending office hours. We will not review applications during this session, nor provide feedback.
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 1pm - 2pm
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 1pm - 2pm
- Monday, February 3, 2025 from 3pm - 4pm
Friday, February 7, 2025: Application portal closes at 5:00PM EST.
March & April 2025: Application review and selection period
May 2025: Successful applicants are notified
July 2025: Funding is disbursed, and projects can begin
July 2026: Projects completed
HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Applicants will have the option of submitting either in written format, by video, orally or by ASL interpretation. Only one application submission per organization will be accepted.
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Phylicia Davis-Wesseling at grants@torontofoundation.ca
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We acknowledge we are on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. While Indigenous communities in Toronto remain strong, vibrant, and resilient, they need support to address and overcome the impact of colonialism and systemic inequalities. Furthering Indigenous reconciliation and sovereignty are integral to achieving a more fair and just society where everyone can thrive.
We aim to be an ally and to fund local Indigenous organizations.