London Community Grants Program

Innovation grants are provided to new, emerging organizations and/or initiatives that engage in one or more of the following:

• New idea: Proven or promising early-stage innovations that need additional support to create the capacity and conditions to be effectively sustained.
• Collaboration: new emerging organizations, initiatives or collaborations that engage in dynamic community partnerships and innovative improvements to service delivery and system collaboration.
• Transformation of service delivery:  creative new approaches to social innovation that engage multiple stakeholders in creative collaboration to improve service delivery, and/or coordination or provide the opportunity for a sector to do things differently.

Applications under this category will be assessed for ongoing program sustainability. The applicant must demonstrate a clear plan for how the proposed program will be funded after the 12-month term of the grant.

Review previously funded Innovation projects in the annual Funding Allocation tabs below.

Capital grants are provided for projects involving construction or the purchase of physical assets, including, but not limited to, land, building and associated renovation costs. Applications to the Capital category will be considered for the following:

• Purchase of land and buildings: Grants are made in this category only when the purchase is required for the immediate capital project.
• Construction costs: Grants in this category will be for costs associated with new facilities or renovation costs associated with the provision of additional program/service space.

Review previously funded Capital projects in the annual Funding Allocation tabs below.

Multi-Year Grants are up to four (4) year agreements 2020 – 2023 with the City of London for community organizations pursuing initiatives in alignment with the City of London’s Strategic Plan.

Multi-Year Grant allocations for 2020-2023 have now been completed.

Innovation and Capital grants are an annual process with $495,954 available each year.

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 involving construction or purchase of physical assets, including, but not limited to, land, building and associated renovation costs.

• Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex · Funding will support the Dementia Friendly Community Program which offers dementia training and resources across multi-sectoral areas including: retail, financial, recreation, municipal services, and healthcare etc. in order to educate the public of dementia awareness. Funding allocated: $152,000            
• Anova · Funding will support sexual assault counselling which provides support and intervention services to women that have experienced sexual violence, as well as their families, and partners. Funding allocated: $190,000
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area · Funding will support the Community-Based Ethno-Racial Child & Youth Mentoring Project which focuses on matching newcomer children, youth, and mothers with supportive mentoring relationships that meet their unique cultural needs. Funding allocated: $190,000
• Boys & Girls Club of London · Funding will support seniors programming, children and youth recreation, social, and nutrition programs, children and youth education, and leadership initiatives. Funding allocated: $1,449,000
• Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex · Funding will support the Coordinated Service Response for the Crystal Methamphetamine Project which will create a system of care, training, and resources for those servicing people involved with crystal methamphetamine such as first responders, health care and social service workers, enforcement personnel, and business owners. Funding allocated: $197,462
• Carolinian Canada Coalition · Funding will support the In Zone Climate-Smart Yards which will deliver a training program for businesses, neighbourhood leaders, green programs and ambassadors. The program will build capacity and provide tools and mentorship to increase the number of climate- smart people, businesses, and sites in London, as a model for the Carolinian Zone. Funding allocated: $51,000
• Craigwood Children, Youth and Family Services (hosting INsite Program) · Funding will support the INsite program providing immediate, onsite counselling and referrals to community resources and services. INsite serves individuals, parents, children, youth, couples or the entire family across the lifespan. As core partners work together, there are seamless transitions between agencies and across sectors. The clinic teams have integrated their knowledge, expertise, and capacity to achieve the INsite goal of system change. INsite is a partnership of six agencies: Anova, Craigwood Children, Youth and Family Services, Family Service Thames Valley, Vanier Children’s Services, WAYS Mental Health Support, and Women’s Rural Resource Centre. Funding allocated: $95,000
• Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre · Funding will support programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the Hamilton Road area including basic needs programs and supports, community development, and youth leadership. Funding allocated: $418,000
• Daya Counselling Centre · Funding will support subsidies to individuals, couples, and families in financial need who are struggling with mental health related issues to access counselling services. Funding allocated: $95,000
• Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre · Funding will support programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the Glen Cairn/Pond Mills area including basic needs programs and supports, community development, and youth leadership. Funding allocated: $238,000
• Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes · Funding will support the Impact Loan Program which is a microloan program that provides low-income entrepreneurs facing barriers to traditional financing, the opportunity to access capital and business knowledge in a supported environment in order to start and grow a business. Funding allocated: $21,575
• Growing Chefs! Ontario · Funding will support the Growing Communities program which encourages community members to cultivate a connection with the local food system, participate in activities to increase food literacy, cooking skills, and promote longlasting healthy food choices in partnership with schools, neighbourhood centres, and community program providers in locations across the city. Funding allocated: $133,000
• L'Arche London · Funding will support a Program Coordinator to build capacity and growth for day programming services, provide client intake, assessment and match needs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Funding allocated: $102,000
• Learning Disabilities Association of London Region · Funding will support programming, individual coaching, advocacy, and community resources for children and youth with learning disorders. Funding allocated: $57,000
• London & Middlesex Heritage Museum · Funding will support Fanshawe Pioneer Village Community History Interpretive Program which offers community-focused historical exhibitions and instructive programs. Funding will also support the Museum to build Indigenous content and engaging and strengthening relationships with Indigenous leaders and communities. Funding allocated: $1,004,000
• London Abused Women's Centre · Funding will support a designated counsellor to address the increased number of walk-in, phone-in, and urgent support needs for abused, sexually-exploited, and trafficked women and girls. Funding allocated: $170,000
• London Children's Museum · Funding will support children, families and caregivers with access to affordable hands-on learning experiences, cultural exhibits and programs in a distinctly childcentered environment. Youth leadership programs provide opportunities to build skills and provide work related experience for future careers in education, child care and museum curating. Funding allocated: $631,124
• London Community Dental Alliance · Funding will support a not-for-profit dental clinic, offering oral health to low-income Londoners, scheduled to open in 2021 in the Glen Cairn neighbourhood. Funding allocated: $99,750
• London Cycle Link Association · Funding will support the Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op which provides a bike repair shop, access to tools, and builds community through satellite community events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, funding will support increased community engagement and knowledge through awareness, workshops, events, shared skills, and ridership. Funding allocated: $190,000
• London Environmental Network · Funding will support the Environmental Incubator which provides coaching and supports to organizations looking to improve their environmental outcomes related to waste reduction, recycling, protecting and enhancing waterways, wetlands, natural areas, energy reduction, and conservation. Funding allocated: $170,000
• London Youth Advisory Council · Funding will support the Youth Council to recruit, orient, and support elected youth who are engaged in municipal politics and grassroots community engagement. Funding allocated: $170,000
• Low Income Family Empowerment*Sole-support Parents Information Network (LIFE*SPIN) · Funding will support the Community Service Expansion project to increase service hours and provide enhanced programming, and counselling to low-income Londoners. Funding allocated: $34,200
• LUSO Community Services · Funding will support programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the Carling/Huron Heights/Argyle area including basic needs programs and supports, community development, youth leadership while increasing social connectedness, neighbourhood participation, and volunteerism. Funding allocated: $285,000
• Nokee Kwe · Funding will support the Positive Voice Program which provides programming, supports, and training for women using art, culture, and creativity to generate positive conversations and displays as well as a safer experience for Indigenous women living in London. Northwest London Resource Centre · Funding will support programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the northwest area including basic needs programs and supports, community development, youth leadership while increasing social connectedness, neighbourhood participation, and volunteerism. Funding allocated: $171,000
• Northwest London Resource Centre · Funding will support programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the northwest area including basic needs programs and supports, community development, youth leadership while increasing social connectedness, neighbourhood participation, and volunteerism. Funding allocated: $204,252
• Pillar Nonprofit Network · Funding will support the Engaged Vibrant Community project which provides workshops, forums, and learning series' to the not-for-profit sector in order to build capacity around: Board Governance, Leadership Development, and communities of practice addressing emerging needs such as the Truth and Reconciliation Report Calls to Action. Funding allocated: $171,000
• ReForest London · Funding will support programs, workshops and volunteer skill development at the new four building, 14 acre, Westminster Ponds Centre for Environment & Sustainability. Funding allocated: $285,000
• SafeSpace London · Funding will support increased programming including: health promotion, harm reduction, peer support, basic needs resources, and support programs for Street-Level Sex Workers. Funding allocated: $57,000
• Satellite Project Space (hosted by Museum London) · Funding will support promotion, community outreach, audience development, and enhanced mentorship of a Satellite Project Space. In partnership with Fanshawe College, Museum London, and Western University, the Satellite Project Space provides a flexible space for new and temporary projects, collaborations, educational initiatives and experiments in arts and culture involving high school and post-secondary students, community members, curators, and professional artists. Funding allocated: $22,800
• South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre · Funding will programs for children, youth, families, and older adults in the White Oaks/Westminster/Westmount areas including basic needs programs and supports, community development, youth leadership while increasing social connectedness, neighbourhood participation, and volunteerism. Funding allocated: $452,000
• The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre · Funding will support the “Neighbourhood Celebration of Nations”, a one day event of sports, music, food, and activities focused on civic engagement, improving health and well-being, and the inclusion and integration of newcomers into the London community. Funding allocated: $38,000
• The London Multicultural Community Association · Funding will support the London Multi-Cultural Festival which is a one day event showcasing London’s cultural communities and ethic talents. The event will increase community connections, and support a welcoming community. Funding allocated: $27,200
• The N'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre Inc. · Funding will support the Dorothy Day Resource Centre which offers a wide range of Indigenous teachings of cultural significance. Teachings include: making cultural products, learning cultural dances, and sharing through Knowledge Keepers. These programs support increasing awareness, self-esteem, wellness, and a sense of belonging of urban Indigenous people. Funding allocated: $340,000
• University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario · Funding will support the annual Early Outreach Conference which supports Grade 7 and 8 students from low-income neighbourhoods attend Western and Fanshawe to learn about post-secondary education opportunities and supports. Funding allocated: $38,000
• Urban Roots London · Funding will support the new Urban Roots Farm Manager/Community Developer who will facilitate on-farm volunteering, educational programs, increased farm production, and build/manage a wholesale client base. Urban Roots is a not-forprofit urban farm on recuperated land that supplies healthy, local, and accessibly priced food. Funding allocated: $119,000
• Vanier Children's Services · Funding will support Integrated, Neighbourhood Based, School-Aged Mental Health Services which will provide informal mental health consultations to families and staff who are participating in school aged programs at Family Centres. Funding allocated: $152,000
• Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada (VON) · Funding will support the School Spring Vegetable and Fruit Delivery Program which provides bulk purchased and volunteer delivered fresh food, five days a week for eight weeks to targeted schools in need. VON is the lead organization for the Ontario School Nutrition Program in the Southwest Region of Ontario. Funding allocated: $133,000
• Western Education - Child and Youth Development Clinic, Western University · Funding will support subsidies so that low-income children, youth, and families can access clinical mental health assessment and intervention services. Funding allocated: $95,000
• WIL Counselling and Training for Employment (hosting Immploy) · Funding will support the Immploy Job Match program which provides London employers coordinated access to qualified immigrant talent for local job opportunities. Job Match recruits, screens, and matches immigrant job seekers to local employers seeking specialized skills. Funding allocated: $204,000
• WIL Counselling and Training for Employment Sector Council (hosting Employment Sector Council) · Funding will support the Employment Sector Council to share employment sector information, promote best practices, and support labour market development. The Job Developers Network shares information, resources, job opportunities and potential candidates across organizations connecting employers and job seekers to collectively strengthen community-based workforce development. Funding allocated: $119,825
• Youth Opportunities Unlimited · Funding will support programs that assist youth in exiting and/or diverting homelessness. Cornerstone Housing provides basic needs, primary health care, housing support, mental health services, and employment counselling in a safe and secure home for youth living on site and a safe space for youth seeking support. Funding allocated: $437,000