City Enrichment Fund

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Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

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.

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.

A requirement of the CEF is the submission of final reports. CEF Final Reports provide valuable information to help us measure and demonstrate the impact of our funding programs. Reporting requirements can be found on page 20 of the CEF general guidelines.

Note that having an overdue final report may impact future grant payments.

The City Enrichment Fund’s mandate is that of a grant program. Funds are requested and to be utilized in accordance to the Council approved CEF guidelines. Accountability is to the tax paying dollars of not only the participants of the fund, but to the greater community.

Please e-mail Accounts Payable at: [email protected] for additional information on Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) process. Registering will reduce the period of time in processing the grant payment. The City of Hamilton will be processing cheque payments once per week.

The CEF operates on an annual cycle. Funds not spent in accordance with the grant request, will need to be returned to the City per the approved guidelines and Item #7 in the funding agreement. All questions, program updates and inquiries can be emailed to [email protected].