Community Service Partnerships (CSP) Funding

Community Service Partnerships is being reviewed and redesigned to ensure that the funding stream supports a strong community-based sector. Upcoming opportunities to engage with this review are happening now. Read below for more information and to register for a session.

 

Community Service Partnerships (CSP) funding provides ongoing support to Toronto’s not-for-profit community-based organizations to offer high quality and relevant services that respond to the changing needs of the community and strengthen the city’s well-being. The application process for CSP grants is currently closed.

The ultimate outcome of the CSP program is for Torontonians to live in vibrant, equitable, inclusive, safe neighbourhoods, and communities where the needs of vulnerable people and communities are met.

CSP provides both core and program funding.

  • Core funding supports the not-for-profit sector to be resilient and responsive to diverse community needs by funding organizational/day-to-day operations; increasing access to programs/services, resources and space; and supporting organizational capacity building.
  • Program funding supports evidence-informed programs and services that address the needs of vulnerable people and communities by mitigating the effects of poverty; decreasing social isolation; increasing perceptions of safety; increasing pathways to services; increasing knowledge and skill development; and increasing public awareness about the issues facing vulnerable people and communities.

Applications for 2027 funding will open in early 2026.

CSP is being reviewed and redesigned to ensure that the funding stream supports a strong community-based sector to meet the needs of Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving Torontonians. This review will include: 

  • A scan of how other municipalities and funders support the not-for-profit sector 
  • Alignment with City of Toronto equity policies and strategies, including the Indigenous and Black-Mandated Funding Frameworks  
  • The development of a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the new model 
  • An open grant call once the new model is developed

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how CSP can better serve Toronto communities. Residents, youth, and non-profit organizations in Toronto are encouraged to complete the survey.

Take the Survey

Sessions for Toronto-based not-for-profit organizations

Representatives from Toronto-based not-for-profit organizations are invited to attend a session to inform the review and redesign of the funding stream. In the session, you will be asked to share your experience and perspective on topics including community priorities and funding approaches. Your organization does not need to be a current recipient of CSP funding in order to attend. Additionally: 

  • Participation is voluntary and will not inform future CSP funding decisions 
  • Due to limited availability, one representative from each organization may attend one session 
  • Separate sessions are planned for Toronto residents and youth

In-person Session at Scarbrough Civic Centre

150 Borough Drive, Committee Rooms 1 & 2

September 19, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Virtual Session

September 25, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Registration required, access information will be provided later.

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In-person Session at Toronto City Hall

100 Queen St West Committee Rooms 4

October 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Toronto residents and youth are invited to participate in upcoming engagement sessions to inform the review and redesign of the CSP funding stream. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how CSP can better serve Toronto communities, and your input will help inform the future of this funding program.

Virtual session for Toronto Residents

September 5, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Registration required, access information will be provided later.

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Virtual session for Toronto Residents

September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration required, access information will be provided later.

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Virtual Session for Toronto Youth

September 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration required, access information will be provided later.

This session is in collaboration with the Toronto Youth Cabinet.

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