Regent Park Community Initiative Support

Overview

The Community Initiative Support (CIS) program provides financial assistance to initiatives led by community groups within Regent Park. 

Through the CIS process, we will identify the needs of various community projects and prioritize those with the greatest impact on the Regent Park community. We are looking for initiatives that have the following:

• Are connected and located in Regent Park
• Show care, leadership, and community involvement
• Clearly explain how the project is for the Regent Park community
• Are realistic, well-planned, and thoughtful
• Use funding responsibly and clearly.

Prioritization will be given for projects led by Regent Park TCHC tenants. 

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Guidelines

• Have your project plan ready with all details identified.
• Identify the full cost/budget of your project.
• Fill out the below application form and submit it to the Revitalization team:
  • In Person: Drop at 530 Dundas Street East on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Online: Email your application to talkregentpark@torontohousing.ca
• Please allow five business day for evaluation and processing after application period closes.
• If your application is successful, you will need to fill out these documents:
  • New Vendor forms completed (if you are not already a TCHC vendor)
  • Quote or proposal for the amount requested
• Submit an invoice after TCHC issues a purchase order (PO).
• Payment is released by TCHC through either EFT or Cheque.

Please note:

• You can request for a maximum budget of $2,000 per project/event.
• TCHC’s Revitalization team will assess applications. All decisions are final.
• If your organization (group) is not established or registered as a not for profit and cannot be set up as a TCHC vendor, a trustee will be required.
• Anyone from Regent Park can apply but preference will be given to initiatives from TCHC tenants.

Project plan

For your project plan, make sure to include the following:

• Project summary: Please provide information about your project or program.
• Objectives/goals: What does the project aim to achieve?
• Timeline: Start and end date of tasks and key milestones.
• Budget/resources: Determine financial resources for the project. This includes any people, materials, and equipment needed.
• Successes: Include information regarding previous programs and projects (if applicable). Provide pictures from past events (if applicable).
• Stakeholders: Provide a list of individuals or groups who will be impacted by or involved in the project.
• Sustainability plan: Provide details on how you will sustain the project after the funding resource ends.

Application windows for 2026

Applications are open Monday, January 12 to Sunday, February 8 for projects taking place from Sunday, March 1 to Monday, August 31. 

Spring/summer timeline

• Monday, January 12: Applications open for projects/events from March 1 to August 31.
• Tuesday, January 27: Online information session at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, February 8: Application closes.
• Friday, February 13: Results disclosed. All applicants will be informed.

Online information session

Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 6 p.m.

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