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Free to Play is a grant from Toronto Foundation that funds community organizations in Toronto working to improve access to recreational programs for youth and underserved populations. The program supports initiatives that strengthen social connection and community vitality in the city. Eligible applicants are charitable organizations operating in Toronto.
The application window closed February 24, 2026 at 8:00 p. m. EST.
Toronto Foundation administers the fund as part of its broader Vital Signs initiative and commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
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Free to Play - Toronto Foundation We've got a plan to build a more connected city. We are the home for collective investing and impact. Investing with us is investing in the community.
Options for charities & nonprofits Collective investing approach Responsible investing approach For more than 20 years, Toronto’s Vital Signs Reports have helped us understand what shapes quality of life in this city—and what strengthens it. Toronto's Vital Signs & other research Together with our fundholders we're funding and inspiring a more community-centred future.
Social Impact Investments How to become an investee Social Impact Investments Discover community organizations Commitment to Reconciliation Now accepting applications Closing: February 24, 2026 8:00pm EST Toronto Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play, a new initiative, created in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada and seeded by the Waltons Trust and the Lawson Foundation.
Through Free to Play, Toronto Foundation is supporting Toronto community projects that help kids unplug and reconnect — with nature, friends, and their imaginations. O rganizations can apply for funding to deliver creative programs that engage children in outdoor play. Eligible applicants include registered chari ties , nonprofits with trustee or incorporated non profit organizations.
Before you begin your application, review the Applicant Guide for details about the program, including eligibility and funding objectives. For this round of granting, Toronto Foundation has $806,500 available. Eligible organizations can apply for grants ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.
Our goal is to fund applications for the full amount requested. When preparing your application, please request the amount you truly need to deliver meaningful and lasting impact. Taking only what you need helps to ensure we can support as many strong local initiatives as possible, while still resourcing projects for success.
Free to Play is being delivered in select communities across Canada to ensure deep local impact, with the long-term goal of scaling in future phases. For projects outside Toronto, please visit the Free to Play website to see the list of participating communities. Friday, November 28, 2025 : Application portal opens Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET : Free to Play Webinar hosted by Community Foundations of Canada.
You can watch the recording here . Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET : Free to Play Webinar hosted by Community Foundations of Canada. REGISTER HERE .
December 2025 – February 2026 : Toronto Foundation will host three (3) virtual sessions to answer questions about the application (ie: grant focus, eligibility criteria etc.). We ask that applicants review the Applicant Guide .
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET: REGISTER HERE Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET: REGISTER HERE Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET: REGISTER HERE Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET : Application portal closes March 2026 : Application review and selection period April 2026 : Successful applicants are notified If you have any questions, please reach out to the Community Impact team at freetoplay@torontofoundation.
ca Application Support Notice Our team is receiving a high volume of inquiries and aims to respond within 2 business days. In the meantime, we encourage all applicants to review the Applicant Guide in full, as most questions about eligibility, timelines and requirements are answered there. We cannot guarantee responses to inquiries submitted after February 19.
For technical issues with the application portal, contact play. jouer@communityfoundations. ca , with a screenshot of the issue.
Refer to the following Policy for Late Applications for details on technical issues and processes. *Please Note: It is our intention to lead a closed intake process for round 2 of this fund.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Registered charities, nonprofits with trustee or incorporated nonprofit organizations in Toronto can apply to deliver creative programs that engage children in outdoor play. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Free to Play is funded by Toronto Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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