Partnering with the City provides the opportunity to deliver on mutual objectives and amplify complementary efforts and resources all while fostering an equitable and liveable city.
Below are highlights of the many ways that the power of partnerships can be leveraged to enhance program delivery and make a tangible difference in the lives of residents.
These are just a few examples of the path to partnership with City programs. General information, updates and program contacts are available via the links below or contact the Strategic Partnerships Office.
Toronto Animal Services programs help people connect to needed pet services, tools, resources and education to care for their pets, reduce the number of free-roaming pets in the city and to ensure that income does not limit a person’s ability to properly care for their pet.
City of Toronto grant programs are a strategic tool used to achieve the City’s social, economic and cultural goals. These funding programs represent a form of partnership with community based organizations that contribute significantly to the goals in relation to community capacity, equitable access, well being, diversity, civic participation and civic cohesion.
Individuals, associations and business have donated to and through City programs via DonateTO to make amazing things happen for the community.
Through the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP), the City delivers a variety of programs that provide funding, expertise and support to help building owners improve energy efficiency and accelerate emissions reductions in their residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings across Toronto.
Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto today, generated mainly from burning fossil fuels for heating, cooling and hot water. The City’s target is to reduce emissions from all sectors to net zero by 2040.
Visit Better Buildings Navigation Resource Hub or email BBP@Toronto.ca for no cost support.
Enterprise Toronto offers a spectrum of services for new businesses and start-ups to launch and grow their businesses including information on funding, permits and licences.
The City partners with a variety of local businesses, organizations and community groups to produce numerous popular festivals and events. Find out more about the opportunities available through the City’s Festival & Event Partnerships.
The Green Market Acceleration Program (GMAP) provides local firms and foreign investors with an opportunity to collaborate with the City in order to accelerate the development and commercialization of made-in-Toronto green technologies. Find out how you can partner with the City to support innovation and commercialization within the green economy.
Live Green Toronto includes many programs, grants, incentives and resources to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Together we can #TransformTO and make Toronto one of the greenest cities in the world!
The City works with many partners to design, build, and maintain the best possible visitor experience in Toronto’s destination waterfront parks. Working together to enhance our public spaces, these partnerships aim to create inclusive, accessible, and diverse opportunities for Toronto residents to enjoy their waterfront.
The City’s Partners in Preparedness program aims to support organizations in preparing their employees, volunteers, services and facilities for emergencies.
The City is committed to improving play spaces across Toronto so everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play. The City’s Playground Enhancement Program (PEP) delivers new equipment and designs and provides ways for residents and businesses to get involved.
From First Aid and CPR training to installing new defibrillators in the community, Toronto Paramedic Services offers an array of opportunities to partner with the Safe City Program in support of residents.
The Urban Forestry Grants & Incentives program fosters collaborations with homeowners, landowners and not-for-profit organizations that advance the City’s strategic priorities to invest in people and neighbourhoods, tackle climate change and build resilience.
The City partners with eight postsecondary institutions via CivicLabTO on projects with mutually beneficial outcomes recognizing that complex city challenges can benefit from collaborative and multidisciplinary solution development.
Located in the lobby of City Hall, this 3D model of downtown Toronto serves as a tool to help city planners, developers and residents envision development options, consider expansion patterns and imagine the future. Evolution of TinyTO is underway to help showcase the present and future state of our city.
The City of Toronto conducts an annual inventory of all partnerships (valued at $5,000 or more). The inventory is summarized in the Partnership Reports, which reflect the following types of partnerships: sponsorships, donations, grants, and joint ventures. The Reports also summarize partnerships by sector.
The City of Toronto, through Strategic Partnerships, maintains policies that govern partnership activities such as donations for community benefits, naming rights, sponsorships and honourific naming. These policies formalize the practices Toronto has used for many years to create successful partnerships and ensure consistent treatment for every potential partner.
Aside from sponsorships, donations and partnerships the City regularly requests proposals for goods and services through its standard procurement process. For innovative, commercial ideas that will assist the City in achieving its goals, it welcomes unsolicited proposals from individuals or organizations.
The federal government’s Cannabis Act essentially bans all cannabis and related companies (whether they be producers, distributors, accessory providers, etc.) from sponsoring persons, entities, events, activities or facilities. Furthermore, such companies are banned from displaying their names on any sports or cultural venues.
The statute generally mirrors the federal Tobacco Act which largely restricts the promotion of tobacco products. Like the Tobacco Act, the Cannabis Act prohibits promotion by means of a testimonial or endorsement, false or misleading advertising, sponsorship promotion, lifestyle advertising (which evokes images of glamour, excitement and risk) and advertising appealing to young people.
Accordingly, in line with the legislation, City Divisions and Agencies will not entertain any advertising or sponsorship proposals (including offers to raise awareness or educate the public about cannabis) from any cannabis or cannabis-related businesses for any City-owned property, space or asset (including parks, squares, community centres, events, etc.).
The Strategic Partnerships YouTube playlist also offers inspiring examples of partnerships brought to life.
Please contact top@toronto.ca to discuss your objectives and to connect you with an aligned City of Toronto program.