Social Impact Fund

Submissions for the Social Impact Fund are now closed.

Find updates and news about future projects and our Social Responsibility Strategy on Good All Around.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Social Impact Fund for qualified applicants to help support social responsibility that benefits all Ontarians. The fund is rooted in our commitment to promoting responsible cannabis consumption while protecting youth and vulnerable populations.

The Fund directly supports the OCS Social Responsibility Strategy and is based on our three Social Responsibility funding streams:

1. Establishing a Foundation for Environmental Sustainability

2. Supporting a Diverse & Inclusive Cannabis Industry in Ontario

3. Advancing Cannabis Knowledge & Promoting Responsible Consumption

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The Fund is rooted in our commitment to promoting responsible cannabis consumption while protecting youth and vulnerable populations. Our focus is on funding projects and research that create shared social value and mobilize knowledge for people, communities and the Ontario cannabis sector.

By investing in environmental sustainability, education, knowledge mobilization and projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry, we are working to achieve our vision. We are looking for partners who have goals that align with our Social Responsibility funding streams. Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Fund partners.

  • The OCS has allocated $50,000 to $100,000 per project, depending on project scope and needs.
  • Projects can be between eight and 12 months in duration.
  • Applicants may make only one request for the 2025 Fund.

Social Impact Funding Streams

This stream focuses on supporting projects and research aimed at promoting environmental sustainability education and best practices.

This stream focuses on supporting projects that help support and foster a diverse and inclusive cannabis industry.

This stream focuses on supporting projects aimed at advancing cannabis knowledge and supporting responsible consumption.

Contact Us

We invite applicants to email the Social Responsibility team at socialimpactfund@ocs.ca with any questions about the application, submission process and evaluation, as well as any general feedback about the process and the Social Impact Fund program. Any feedback received will be used to refine our processes going forward, so details and processes are subject to change each year.

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Please note: Those selected will receive an onboarding package outlining the reporting requirements. Organizations will be required to enter into an OCS Funding Agreement prior to the release of any funding. Details and processes are subject to change each year.