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Durham Region offers a quality of life that is second to none, with community supports that promote social inclusion and reduce barriers for all residents. The key to growing our caring community is to invest in it, which is why The Regional Municipality of Durham is developing the Community Social Investment Framework to support community agencies.

The Community Social Investment Framework aims to streamline the funding application process for community organizations that provide services that enhance the work of the Social Services department. Decisions around funding allocations will be shared in a transparent and accountable way.

The Community Social Investment Framework is being developed and information will be shared as it becomes available. If you have questions about the framework or funding allocations, please email funding@durham.ca. For information about funding opportunities for local organizations, please visit our Funding Resources page.

There are three proposed funding streams in the Community Social Investment Framework: The Sustainability Fund, Emerging and Emergency Needs Fund, and Capacity Building Fund.

Sustainability Fund
The Sustainability Fund is a partnership commitment on projects that support the medium-term operational costs of a community organization, such as staffing, rent and utilities. This is a partnership commitment of up to three years, subject to annual approval of the Region’s Business Plans and Budget.

Emerging and Emergency Needs Fund

The Emerging and Emergency Needs Fund addresses needs in the community as they arise, such as homelessness, supportive housing, poverty prevention, etc.

Capacity Building Fund

The Capacity Building Fund supports organizations to grow their capacity to  deliver key programs and services to the community. The Region will fund programs that align with its Strategic Plan and support the health and well-being of the community. Capacity funding will be provided with a preference to leverage community partnerships for future sustainability and will be assessed on an ongoing basis for effectiveness and relevance.

Service System Manager: The Regional Municipality of Durham is the Service System Manager for Durham region, as selected by the Ontario government. As the Service System Manager, The Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for responding to local needs and building system capacity within Early Learning and Child Care, Housing and Homelessness, and Social Assistance. The Community Social Investment Framework aims to simplify the funding application process for organizations that provide services that relate to the Service System Manager role.

Durham Region Funders Table: The Durham Region Funders Table is a Community of Practice that aims to meet community needs together. This includes ensuring that funding allocations for charitable and not-for-profit sectors are coordinated and informed by local data, such as geography, equity and need. Convened by the Region of Durham, the Funders Table includes United Way Durham Region, Durham Community Foundation, the Region of Durham and local municipalities. The Community Social Investment Framework will be developed and implemented in alignment with the Durham Region Funders Table.

Learn more about the Community Social Investment Framework:

  • Community Social Investment Framework (CSIF) presentation.
  • Community Social Investment Framework (CSIF) report to the Health and Social Services Committee.
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