Peace Projects

Friday, June 5, 2026

The 2026 application period for Peace Projects funding is now open! The deadline to apply has been extended to June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. 

What are Peace Projects?  

Peace Projects, funded through grants awarded by the TO Wards Peace Program, promote anti-violence projects that support the engagement, empowerment and community safety of youth ages 13 to 29. Three groups from each of the TO Wards Peace sites, Northwest (Jane and Finch and Rexdale) and Scarborough (Woburn, West Hill, Morningside, Woburn) will each be awarded up to $10,000. 

These projects aim to enhance and build youth capacity to develop creative ideas and initiatives that promote peace, cohesion , and unity by promoting youth engagement and community safety in program areas.  

  • Supporting trauma-informed projects that address community violence prevention, interruption and intervention.  
  • Assisting youth in turning ideas into action.  
  • Supporting emerging (new, small, grassroots) youth-led groups to become involved in their communities. 

Funding timeline  

  • 2025 funding is now open. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Activities funded through this grant will begin in July, 2026.  
  • Successful grant recipients will be asked to complete a work plan and budget. 
  • Projects must be completed by Dec 31, 2026

Learn more and apply.

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