The Ontario Trillium Foundation was established in 1982 to ensure that a portion of the proceeds of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is directed toward social issues in Ontario.
As a Schedule III agency of the Ministry of Culture, Trillium has an arm's length relationship with the government and is governed through a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is made up of people from across the province, and is reflective of Ontario's rich diversity. As well, over 300 volunteers throughout the province serve as advisors on grants, policy issues, and strategic direction. Trillium has 100 staff members.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation's focus is the development of a vision which provides opportunity, and promotes both individual and collective responsibility. Through our grants program, we encourage innovation and experimentation, cross-sectoral collaboration, citizen participation, and systemic change.
Over the years, Trillium's mission and programs have changed as the province itself has changed, and as we have learned and grown with our experience as grant makers and community partners. Today Trillium's focus is on building healthy, sustainable and caring communities, described in our vision as ‘communities marked by personal contribution, an abundance of accessible activities and services, and deep and respectful public discussion'. We are excited to be able to reach out to new sectors in the community to support the important role that arts, culture, recreation, sports, the environment and social services play in the creation of vibrant communities. |
