Community Recreation Investment Program
The Community Recreation Investment Program provides short-term grants to projects that contribute to the City's goal to increase participation in recreation activities that support social and physical development. By working through community based organizations, the City is able to improve access for those with the greatest need, including ethno-cultural communities and equity seeking groups, than it would be able to offer on its own.
Community-led efforts to increase participation in recreation activities help create opportunities for people to work together to address a clearly identified recreation service gap or issue faced by a group of people. The Community Recreation program makes resources available to community-based not-for-profit groups that are in a unique position to reach those with the greatest need and ensure recreation activities reflect diverse needs.
Funded projects will bring about a change in capacity (i.e. new skills, knowledge, partnerships) for people to continue participating in recreation activities after the project is completed.
Information resources
The documents below were used for the 2013 funding cycle and are provided for information only.
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Community Recreation Investment Funding guidelines | |
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Project Self-Assessment | Microsoft Word |
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Project submission questions (information only) | |
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Applicant profile questions (information only) | |
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Declaration of a Non-discrimination Policy | Microsoft Word |
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Organization budget (to be completed and attached to online application profile) | Microsoft Excel |
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Working with a trustee guide |
City of Toronto policies
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Detailed Chart of Accounts | |
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Toronto Grants Policy | |
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City of Toronto Grants Policy Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy and Guidelines | |
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City of Toronto Policy on Political Activities | |
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City of Toronto Conflict of Interest Policy for Staff | HTML |
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Anti-Hate Policy |
Contact us
Contact staff if you have any questions or to discuss your group's Community Recreation project idea. Staff can be reached at 416-392-9125 or by e-mail at cgis@toronto.ca. If your group receives Community Service Partnership (CSP) funding from the City please contact your Agency Review Officer directly.
City of Toronto 2013 - 2017 Recreation Service Plan
Approved by City Council in November 2012, the Recreation Service Plan will guide the City of Toronto's delivery of recreation programs and services over the next five years - full report.
Community Recreation Investment Grants for 2012
Click on the links below to view the funding decisions for the Community Recreation Investment Program in 2012:
- Community Recreation Investment Program - 2012 Allocation Recommendations
- Community Recreation Investment Program - 2012 Appeal Funding Allocations (PDF)
Information for funded groups
Please contact your Agency Review Officer if you have any questions about your project activities, the grant or the reporting requirements.
All reports for 2012 grant recipients are to be submitted using the online grant system by the deadline dates listed below.
| Project progress report due date: | February 1, 2013 |
| Project final report due date: | October 31, 2013 |
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