ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION

OTF began administering the Youth Opportunities Fund on behalf of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The ongoing fund provides grants and capacity building supports to grassroots groups, community-based organizations, and collaboratives focused on improving the wellbeing of children, youth, and families facing systemic barriers. Since 2013, the Youth Opportunities Fund has supported 237 grassroots groups and community collaboratives with over $68.1 million in funding, benefitting over 166,000 people... The Trillium Foundation-as OTF was originally called-was formed on November 17, 1982 to provide grants to social service organizations in Ontario communities and was funded through government lotteries... Since 1982, OTF has invested in people, communities, and equitable opportunities for all - supporting local organizations as they deliver essential programs and services to Ontarians.

Also known as: OTF

Primary location: Toronto