City Enrichment Fund
The City of Hamilton invests in the community by providing grants through the City Enrichment Fund. The City Enrichment Fund 2019 intake process is now closed.
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2019 City Enrichment Fund Program Guidelines (PDF, 490 KB)
Important dates & timeline
November 2, 2018
Application Intake Closes: November 2, 2018 at 4:30 pm
May 6, 2019
Grants Sub-Committee Meeting
May 16, 2019
Grants Sub-committee Report to Audit, Finance & Administration Committee
May 22, 2019
Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report to Council
Program areas
Agriculture
Agriculture Program – Handbook (PDF, 291 KB)
Arts
Arts Program – Capacity Building Handbook (PDF, 359 KB)
Arts Program – Creation and Presentation for Artists Handbook (PDF, 409 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Festivals Handbook (PDF, 363 KB)
Arts Program – Arts Operating Handbook (PDF, 379 KB)
Drop In Sessions
October 31, 2018: 10 am to 4 pm
Lister Block Building
28 James St. North – 1st Floor Visitors Centre
An opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Arts Program Manager and discuss specific application and / or budget questions.
No registration required. First come first served.
Communities, Culture & Heritage
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - Capacity Building for Cultural Organizations Handbook (PDF, 148 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - Events & Established Activity Handbook (PDF, 460 KB)
Communities, Culture & Heritage Program - New Projects Handbook (PDF, 359 KB)
Drop In Sessions
October 30, 2018: 10 am to 4 pm
Lister Block Building
28 James St. North – 1st Floor Visitors Centre
An opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Communities, Culture & Heritage Program Manager and discuss specific application and / or budget questions.
No registration required. First come first served.
Community Services
Community Services Program - Grants Handbook (PDF, 527 KB)
Drop In Sessions
October 30, 2018: 9 to 10:30 am
Lister Block Building
28 James St. North – RM B05 (Basement)
For any applicants from either the Established/Emerging Needs categories who have a specific question or seeking clarification during the 2019 City Enrichment Fund submission process.
No registration required. First come first served.
Environment
Environment Program - Grants Handbook (PDF, 469 KB)
Sport & Active Lifestyles
Sport & Active Lifestyles Program - Grant Handbook (PDF, 438 KB)
City Council Approvals
2018
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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)
2017 Council Meetings
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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)
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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)
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June 28, 2017 Council Meeting
Council approved:-
Grants Sub-Committee Report 17-002 (PDF, 14 KB)
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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)
2016 Council Meetings
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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)
2015 Council Meetings
November 25, 2015 Council Meeting
Council approved: Item 6 - Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 15-012 (PDF, 35 KB)
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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
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January 21, 2015 Council Meeting
Council approved: Item 7.3 - Boris Brott Music Festival
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January 10, 2015 Council Meeting
Council approved: Item 8.13 - City Enrichment Fund - Implementation Phase 2 (PDF, 118 KB)
Contact
Rosanna Melatti
Grants & Strategic Partnerships Co-ordinator
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 4524
Email: rosanna.melatti@hamilton.ca
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