Community Social Investment Program
Durham’s non-profit sector plays a vital role in providing critical services to residents, building and strengthening communities, and contributing to economic stability. The Region is committed to investing in Durham’s non-profit sector through a community investment program to help grow strong, resilient communities.
The Community Social Investment Program (CSIP) supports the allocation of social services investments to non-profits that enhance, or improve, human services across Durham communities.
The CSIP will support local organizations with mandates to:
- Reduce poverty.
- Address social inequities.
- Promote wellness.
- Support communities to thrive.
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Dignity and Belonging Healthy and resilient communities provide opportunities for civic engagement and participation for all. Ensuring that individuals and/or families have a voice and feel they have a place in their community is essential. Diversity and Inclusion Ensuring the voices of our diverse region are reflected by investing in organizations that prioritize marginalized and equity deserving members of the community through programs and services. Impact Emphasis on investments that aim to prevent poverty and improve quality of life for residents through non-profit organization services and programs that help divert residents from more costly programs. Collaboration Recognizing that complex problems benefit from collaborative solutions, opportunities for partnerships that address community need, align resources and expertise, and coordinate service amongst stakeholders. Accountability Transparent reporting to create trust-based partnerships and measures of accountability through an annual report to Council that will share stories of impact, strategic alignment and funding decisions. |
CSIP: Thriving Communities Fund
Applications for the Thriving Communities Fund are now closed.
The fund will support non-profit organizations with a mandate, and/or demonstrated efforts to prevent or reduce poverty, by investing in operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen their ability to deliver key programs and services to residents and contribute to a thriving region.
- The 2024 funding limit is up to a maximum of $50,000 per approved application.
- The funding term is for one year, January 1 to December 31, 2024.
- A limited number of organizations will be funded.
Key Dates
- Call for applications launched: April 15, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST.
- Closing date for applications: May 13, 2024, 12 p.m. EST.
- Notification to agencies: Week of June 17, 2024.
- Final reporting deadline: December 1, 2024.
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There is a two-step application process. Please ensure you leave time during the open call for applications to complete both steps. Funding applications will be accepted electronically, through the Durham Region Funding Portal. All applicants must create an account and complete an Organizational Assessment before moving on to the full application. Step 1: Organizational Assessment The first step of the funding application process is completion of the Organizational Assessment. Regional staff may contact you to discuss your assessment before you proceed to the full application. If your is flagged for review, applicants will receive notification via email before they can proceed to the full funding application. This may take up to two to three business days. Step 2: Thriving Communities Fund Application The full application will open to applicants after the Organizational Assessment has been completed and does not require further review. Please ensure you have thoroughly reviewed the CSIP Guidelines and instructions for completing this application before proceeding. Note: If you require an alternate format of the application, please contact funding@durham.ca. |
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Find data and other resources to support your funding application.
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As a result of the 2024 Thriving Communities Fund call for applications process, the following organizations have been awarded funding:
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If you have questions about the Community Social Investment Program, please email funding@durham.ca.
For information about additional funding opportunities (provincial, federal, etc.) available for local organizations, please visit our Funding Resources page.
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