We believe that the best way to address the social and economic challenges facing many of our communities is through the active engagement of tenants, and through collaboration between tenants and community organizations to develop innovative responses to these issues. Toronto Community Housing established the Social Investment Fund (SIF) in 2004 to support community initiatives that build strong and healthy communities. The Social Investment Fund allocates $1 million in funding each year to projects that help improve the quality of life in Toronto Community Housing communities.

What is it?

Toronto Community Housing established the Social Investment Fund in 2004 to support community initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life of Toronto Community Housing and build strong and healthy communities. The fund allocates $1 million each year to fund innovative projects that advance Toronto Community Housing’s Community Management Plan.

What is new?

There are now three grant streams for the Social Investment Fund:

Stream 1 – Ideas & Innovations (up to $10,000 for one year)

Focus: Smaller scale projects or start-up funding for things such as community celebrations, community gardens, or youth tutoring programs.

Stream 2 – Community Partnership ($25,000 - $40,000 for up to two years)

Focus: Developing innovative strategies with new or improved partnerships with Toronto Community Housing to tackle issues of community health such as community arts programs, economic development projects, or reclaiming outdoor space projects.

Stream 3 – Investment ($25,000 or less for up to three years)

Focus: Support for initiatives that foster partnership between tenants and community organizations and build community capacity to develop solutions to community problems. Examples of projects include recycling community animator programs, international youth programs, and seniors social and outdoor programs.

How do I apply?

For information on how to apply, please contact:

Social Investment Fund
Toronto Community Housing
931 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON

M4W 2H2

Tel: (416) 981-4089
Fax: (416) 981-4095
E-mail: sif@torontohousing.ca

 

For more information on the Social Investment Fund or to print an application, read our brochure.

Learn more

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