City Enrichment Fund
Grants Coordinator
Call 905-546-2424 ext. 4524
Email [email protected]
May 24, 2023 Council meeting - Council approved all grant recommendations.
Upcoming Meetings
Grants Sub-Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:00pm
Previous Meetings
Grants Sub-Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1 pm
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee - Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:30 am
Council - Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 9:30 am
The City Enrichment Fund is the City of Hamilton’s municipal investment in a wide range of program areas that supports the City’s Strategic Plan and 25 Year Community Vision.
There are seven Program Areas: Agriculture, Arts, Communities, Culture & Heritage, Community Services, Digital (NEW Pilot Program), Environment, Sports & Active Lifestyles.
New features to the fund this year:
- A new Digital pilot program
- Translation service support available upon request
- Enhanced EDI lens in data tracking to further understand our evolving community, in line with Council Priorities
Application intake is now CLOSED.
Recommendations for funding will go to Council Spring/Summer 2023.
- Review the City Enrichment Fund General Guidelines
- Determine the specific funding stream within the Program Area (Please contact the Program Area Managers to ensure you are applying to the correct stream)
- Review stream specific eligibility
- Gather program budget information
- Attend the relevant funding area workshop - dates listed below under the Program Areas
- Create an account (Select ‘individual’) or login if you already have one
- Submit before the November 2, 2022
Submit Application
Step 1 Develop a grant proposal that explains how you plan to use the funds. Applicants need to show a cost estimate that includes how much funding you need and how the money will be spent.
Step 2 Complete the online application demonstrating that you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your proposal.
Please be advised there are specific items which are deemed eligible and ineligible in the program specific handbooks. Please review this closely as the ineligible items will be removed.
This short video will help you get started.
How to Apply (Demo)
Program Areas & Funding Steams
Agriculture
- Programs & Events
Arts
- Arts Operating
- Arts Festivals
- Capacity Building
- Creation and Presentation Grants for Arts Professionals
Communities, Culture & Heritage
- Events & Established Activities
- New Projects
- Capacity Building for Cultural Organizations
Community Services
- No One is Hungry or Without Shelter
- Everyone Feels Safe
- Every child and Family Thrives
- No Youth is Left Behind
- Everyone can Age in Place
- Community Capacity Grows
- Everyone has Someone to Talk to
- Emerging Needs and Program Innovation
Digital (New Pilot Program)
- Digital Equity
Environment
- Capacity Building
- Projects & Programs
Sports & Active Lifestyles
- Long Term Athlete Development
- Sports Awareness
- Capacity Building
- Sport Development / Inclusion
- Accessibility
- Active for Life
- Multi-Sport Hosting
Eligibility
Eligibility is included in the General Guidelines:
- The program must take place within the City of Hamilton
- The legal status of the organization/applicant must be a non-profit or a community organization/volunteer organization with non-profit goals
Questions? Attend an upcoming program workshop for more information about the specific program areas and how to apply. See information below under “Additional Information”.