City Enrichment Fund

Agriculture Program – 2021 Handbook (PDF, 279 KB)
Agriculture Program - Report (DOCX, 46 KB)
Agriculture Program - Budget (XLS, 106 KB)

Information Sessions

Arts Program – Capacity Building 2021 Handbook (PDF, 298 KB)
Arts Program – Creation and Presentation for Artists 2021 Handbook (PDF, 364 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Festivals 2021 Handbook (PDF, 349 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Operating 2021 Handbook (PDF, 349 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Creation and Presentation Report (PDF, 87 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Creation and Presentation Budget (PDF, 119 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Operating, Capacity, Festivals Report (DOC, 91 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Operating, Capacity, Festivals Budget (XLS, 114 KB)

Information Sessions

Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - Capacity Building for Cultural Organizations 2021 Handbook (PDF, 298 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - Events & Established Activity 2021 Handbook (PDF, 355 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - New Projects 2021 Handbook (PDF, 363 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program Report (DOC, 48 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program Budget (XLS, 113 KB)

Information Sessions

Community Services Program - Grants 2021 Handbook (PDF, 363 KB)
Community Services Information Sessions Presentation (PDF, 639 KB)
Community Services Report (DOC, 75 KB)
Community Services Budget (XLS, 98 KB)

Information Sessions

Environment Program - Grants 2021 Handbook (PDF, 379 KB)
Environment Report (DOC, 36 KB)
Environment Budget (XLS, 81 KB)

Information Sessions

Sport & Active Lifestyles Program - Grant 2021 Handbook (PDF, 185 KB)
Sport & Active Lifestyles Information Sessions Presentation (PDF, 1 MB)
Sport & Active Lifestyles Report (PDF, 172 KB)
Sport & Active Lifestyles Budget (XLS, 98 KB)

Information Sessions

The City is pleased to announce the opening of the 2021 intake process. The information on this page is to help you navigate the application process and to ensure that your project, event or program are a good fit to the City Enrichment Funding areas and their streams.

1. Read the General Guidelines and handbooks specific to your program area and stream.
2. Review the Grant Applicant Overview Presentation (PDF, 607 KB)
3. Review Program Budget Overview (PDF, 373 KB) and download the template to be attached in your online application.
4. Apply by signing in or creating your City Enrichment Fund Account
5. . The deadline for all applications is November 2, 2020 before 4:30 pm

For any additional questions please contact the City Enrichment Fund at [email protected].

A grant is money given to a person or organization that is designated for a specific purpose which does not need to be repaid. It is for a specific period (use it or lose it basis).

The City Enrichment Fund is the overall name for the City of Hamilton's municipal investment in a wide range of program areas that support the City's strategic plan; Our Future Hamilton Community Vision. It is comprised of program areas, streams and categories / funding priorities.

Program Areas
The six unique sector areas are served by the City Enrichment Fund.

Funding Streams
Specific grants available within each program area.

Categories
There are categories within funding streams. Please refer to the individual program handbook for details.

Applicants must consult both the general guidelines and the program specific handbooks in order to ensure all eligibility criteria are met.

The following types of organizations are eligible within the City Enrichment Fund:

• Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
• Organizations with a charitable number
• Community associations
• Unincorporated groups with not-for-profit goals and governance structure.
• Creation & Presentation artists and collectives (Arts Program Only)

Funded activities must take place within the city of Hamilton.

• Read the General Guidelines and handbooks specific to your program area and stream.
• Review the Grant Applicant Overview Presentation (PDF, 607 KB)
• Review Program Budget Overview (PDF, 373 KB) and download the template to be attached in your online application.

Applications are submitted online by creating/signing into your City Enrichment Fund Account.

The deadline for all applications is November 2, 2020 before 4:30 pm.

Adjudication teams review each application and assign scores based on set benchmarks. A minimum of 3 independent staff or peer adjudicators review each application and assess a score out of 100.

1. Application Intake Period via online application process
2. Internal documentation and processes 330+ Financial Reviews
3. Adjudication of Applications Scores Assigned Funds allocated according to consistent funding rational
4. Program Area Meeting & Report Preparation
5. Grants Sub-Committee Review - Spring

Per the approved guidelines and # 7 in the funding agreement:
The Recipient acknowledges and agrees to return to the City any surplus or unspent CEF Funds to the City within 30 days after the scheduled completion of the Initiatives, unless an extension is granted by City Council. It is the responsibility of the Recipient to request an extension by contacting the Grant Co-ordinator in writing prior to the expiration of the 30-day period within a calendar year.

A cheque can be submitted to the Program Manager or Grant Coordinator within 30 days of the scheduled completion of the program. Cheques are payable to the City of Hamilton.

• City Council Meeting - May 23, 2019
  Council approved Grants Sub-Committee Report 19-002 (PDF, 47 KB) 
  Revised appendix A - GRA 19-002 (PDF, 3 MB) 
  City Enrichment Fund Adjudication Teams (PDF, 88 KB) 

• City Council Meeting – June 27, 2018
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 18-003 (June 12, 2018) (PDF, 41 KB) 
• City Council Meeting – May 9, 2018

  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 18-002 (PDF, 77 KB) 
  Revised Appendix A – GRA18003 (PDF, 4.1 MB)
  City Enrichment Fund Adjudication Team (PDF, 84 KB) 

• City Council Meeting – February 14, 2018
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 18-001  (PDF,  31 KB)
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-005 (PDF,  48 KB)
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-005 Appendix A (PDF,  118 KB)

• October 12, 2017 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-005  (PDF,  45 KB)
• February 8, 2017 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-001 (PDF, 32 KB)
• May 24, 2017 Council Meeting
  ​Council approved: 
  • Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-008 (PDF, 257.1 KB)
  • 2017 CEF Summary (PDF, 531.8 KB)
  • 2017 Adjudication Teams (PDF, 14.5 KB)
• June 1, 2017 Council Meeting
  ​Council approved:
  • Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-003 (PDF, 35.8 KB)
  • Creation and Presentation Funding Recommendations, GRA17008 – Appendix C (PDF, 295.5 KB)
• June 28, 2017 Council Meeting
  ​Council approved:

  • ​Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-002 (PDF, 14 KB)

• August 18, 2017 Council Meeting
  ​Council approved:
  • ​Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-002 (PDF, 14 KB)
  • ​Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-004 (PDF, 14 KB)

• November 9, 2016 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committee Report 16-004 (PDF, 32 KB)
• October 12, 2016, Council Meeting
  Council approved: Grants Sub-Committtee Report 16-002 (PDF, 70 KB)
• June 22, 2016 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 12 of General Issues Committee Report 16-016 (PDF, 1 MB)
  Council approved: 2016 City Enrichment Fund Approved Grants (PDF, 605 KB)
• February 26, 2016 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 4 of the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 16-003 (PDF, 34 KB)

November 25, 2015 Council Meeting
Council approved: Item 6 - Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 15-012 (PDF, 35 KB)

• September 9, 2015 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 5.3 - Grants Sub-Committee Report 15-016 (DOC, 1.04 MB)

• May 27, 2015 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 8.15 – Grants Sub-Committee Report 15-002 (PDF, 114 KB)
  2015 City Enrichment Fund Summary, GRA15001 – Appendix A (PDF, 303 KB)

• ​February 11, 2015 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 8.1 - Bridge Funding for the 91st Highlanders Athletic Association
   
• January 21, 2015 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 7.3 - Boris Brott Music Festival
   
• January 10, 2015 Council Meeting
  Council approved: Item 8.13 - City Enrichment Fund - Implementation Phase 2 (PDF, 118 KB)