The Jane Finch neighbourhood stands at the brink of transformation and opportunity. In recent years, residents, community partners, and other stakeholders have collaboratively developed frameworks and plans to guide this change and capitalize on emerging opportunities, all aimed at fostering stronger and more equitable communities.
The Jane Finch Community Action Grants (CAG) Round 2 are intended to support neighbourhood-focused initiatives that advance key community-informed priorities and actions identified in local plans such as the Jane Finch Community Development Plan.
Successful CAG initiatives will:
- Support residents, grassroots groups, agencies, and local partners to take action and drive progress against community identified priorities.
- Increase social cohesion, ensuring that key priority populations (Black, Indigenous residents, youth, etc.) are able to contribute to creating equitable communities.
- Foster and strengthen relationships between residents, partners, and other stakeholders (i.e., government, funders, anchor institutions like hospitals, universities, etc.).
- Mobilize resources and collaborative action to effectively action local priorities.
If you have any questions, please contact Community Action Grants at Email: CAG@uwgt.org and indicate “Jane Finch Community Action Grants” in the subject line.
Grant Streams:
Community Action Grants will support residents, grassroots groups, agencies, and other local partners to drive progress on local plans. The first of two rounds of funding was launched in 2024. In this second round, there will be two streams of funding available.
Resident / Grassroots Stream – Intended to support resident-led projects occurring within a 1–6-month timeframe. Available grants in this stream would range between $5,000 – $20,000 per project.
Agency/Collaborative Stream – Intended to support projects led by a local agency or collaborative occurring within a 18-month timeframe. Available grants in this stream would range from $25,000 to $75,000 per project.
For more information around grant eligibility, grant focus areas and application processes:
Resident/Grassroots Group Grants Guidelines
Resident/Grassroots Group Application Form
Agency/Collaborative Grants Guidelines
Collaborative Agreement Template (if required & applicable)
Agency/Collaborative Application
Contact CAG@uwgt.org to get set up on SMA access application
Information Sessions & Office Hours:
We strongly recommend consultation with UWGT staff prior to, and during the completion of the application. Grant Information Sessions and Office Hours will be offered on the dates and times below.
Registration is required for the Grant Information session during which UWGT staff will provide an overview of the grants and application processes.
Information Sessions (virtual)
Session Dates:
Monday, June 16th at 6:00 PM
Office Hours: (In-Person)
Session Dates:
Wednesday July 16, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
TD Engagement Centre
1 York Gate Blvd #232A, North York
Thursday July 24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Early ON Centre inside of Jane Finch Mall
1911 Finch Ave W #50A, North York
Tuesday August 19, 11:00 AM – 2:00PM
York Woods Library
1785 Finch Ave W, North York
Office Hours: (Virtual)
Session Dates:
Monday July 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday July 22, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday August 11, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday August 21, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Access the virtual Office Hour sessions here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83016364407
Additional Timelines:
| Grant Applications Open | Monday June 9, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | Friday September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM |
| Review Panel | October 2025 |
| Applicants Notified | Mid-November 2025 |
| Grant Recipients Contracted | December 2025 |
If you have any questions, please contact Community Action Grants at Email: CAG@uwgt.org
*Please indicate ‘Jane Finch Community Action Grants’ in the subject line