From DIY to Done for you...
Your Ontario non-profit can get 100% funded AI governance, staff training, and secure implementation. The grant window closes August 19th.
Right now, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is handing out $10K–$100K grants for exactly what you need: organizational resilience, staff upskilling, and digital security.
There’s one catch: the deadline is 5 weeks away. And frankly, most nonprofits won’t apply because writing the grant application feels impossible.
That’s the problem we solve.
Here's what's happening at your nonprofit right now:
- Your team is using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) on donor data, client information, and internal files without any governance framework.
- You don't have board-approved AI policies.
- If there's a data breach, you're liable.
- You're leaving money on the table because you haven't applied for this grant.
The Trillium Seed Grant exists specifically to fix this. And we handle the entire execution so your ED doesn't have to.
WHAT YOU GET (THE 4-PHASE FRAMEWORK)
Phase 1: Shadow AI Audit
WHAT HAPPENS: We map where your data is flowing, survey staff AI usage anonymously, identify risks and quick wins.
OUTCOME: You have a complete picture of what's actually happening + baseline staff AI literacy.
Phase 2: Custom AI Policy & Governance
WHAT HAPPENS: We co-create a board-ready "AI Acceptable Use Framework" + a "Safe Tool Registry" for your org.
OUTCOME: Your board approves it immediately. Your team knows exactly what's allowed.
Phase 3: Role-Specific Capacity Training
WHAT HAPPENS: Hands-on workshops for fundraising (safe donor outreach, grant research), operations (secure summaries, scheduling), leadership, program delivery.
OUTCOME: Your staff goes from "confused about AI" to "confidently using AI safely every single day".
Phase 4: Secure Tech Setup
WHAT HAPPENS: We implement enterprise-grade, nonprofit-discounted AI tools where your data is never stored or used to train public models.
OUTCOME: Your team transitions from risky free tools to a completely safe, auditable system.
Cost to your nonprofit's budget: $0. The Trillium Grant covers 100% of it.
WHY THIS WORKS (AND WHY NOW)
The Trillium Grant is specifically designed to fund exactly what we do. Your application will hit every single criterion they're looking for:
Organizational Resilience:
Moving your nonprofit away from data vulnerabilityPersonnel Upskilling:
Formal, structured training for staffDigital Readiness:
Modernizing your workflows so you spend less time on admin, more time on missionThis isn't a stretch. This is what they want to fund.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We’re not a consulting firm that hands you a report. We implement. We handle the audit, the policy-writing, the board presentation, the staff training, the tech setup. You don’t have to figure it out. Your ED doesn’t have to become an AI expert.
We’ve already built the grant text templates. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re filling in your org’s specific numbers and submitting.
We know what OTF reviewers actually want to see. We’ve done this before. Your application will be competitive.
THE CALL (20 MINUTES)
Here's how Your AI Capacity call works:
Map Your Organization Size
Determine if you're asking for $20K, $50K, or $80K (we'll show you exactly which makes sense)
Provide Your Vendor Quote
OTF requires a third-party cost estimate; we give you ours in writing (you can shop around if you want)
Receive Your Pre-Written Copy
Pre-written, ready to copy into the OTF portal