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Building Safer Communities Grant

Q: Where is the Building Safer Communities Grant available?

The Building Safer Communities Grant program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Building Safer Communities Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Building Safer Communities Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Building Safer Communities Grant?

Building Safer Communities Grant is funded by City of Hamilton

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Building Safer Communities Grant?

You can contact City of Hamilton.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Funding for community-led youth safety initiatives in Hamilton

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Other Health Services

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

The Building Safer Communities Grant provides multi-year funding to community-led initiatives focused on preventing youth gun and gang violence. It supports programs aimed at youth engagement, exit support for gang-involved youth, and targeted outreach to underserved populations.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Development of youth mentorship and community engagement program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations registered in Hamilton.
Community organizations with demonstrated experience in youth programs.
Volunteer-led groups serving Hamilton youth.

How to apply

Register your organization with the Hamilton community funding portal.Develop a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, planned activities, and expected outcomes.Gather supporting documents, including proof of nonprofit status and evidence of community impact.Submit the complete application through the designated online platform before the deadline.Await confirmation of receipt and further instructions for review and evaluation.

Processing and Agreement

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Safer Communities Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.