Are you a member of a family support network (FSN)?

Are you a member of an organization that supports one or more FSNs?

Are you a member of an informal family or caregiver group that supports people with developmental disabilities?

This annual grant program is for new and established Ontario FSNs. These networks are made up of family members or unpaid caregivers who support adults with intellectual disabilities. Organizations that support family led FSNs can also apply. Grants are only available to FSN as a group within the community. These grants are not intended to provide direct support to families or individuals.

See the Guidelines and Application Form for more information on eligibility.

Applicants can apply for one of three types of funding:

• New and emerging FSNs ($1,000 to $4,500): to support the creation of new FSNs and build the capacity of less established FSNs.
• Growth and support of existing FSNs ($1,000 to $4,500): to strengthen the capacity of FSNs already established, but which need funding to maintain, strengthen and develop.
• Impact and Collaboration Grants ($2,500 to $10,000): to support collaborative initiatives that will have a greater impact and benefit families and caregivers of adults within more than one FSN or that will affect several communities in the province.

Capacity-Building Grants were awarded to support Family Support Networks from across Ontario for the 2024-2025 grant program.

Funding will help to strengthen and reinvigorate FSNs, establish new networks, and create new tools, resources, and opportunities for mentorship and skill-building.

2024-2025 Grant Recipients