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Corporate Community Investment Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Corporate Community Investment Fund program?

To be eligible for the Corporate Community Investment Fund program, you must: Located in ArcelorMittal Dofasco communities Aligned with a priority focus area

Q: Where is the Corporate Community Investment Fund available?

The Corporate Community Investment Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Corporate Community Investment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Corporate Community Investment Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Corporate Community Investment Fund?

Corporate Community Investment Fund is funded by ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Supports community initiatives in STEM, wellbeing, and conservation

Grant and Funding

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Funding is determined case-by-case and supports community initiatives in STEM, mental health, and environmental conservation. Eligible activities include STEM programs, health and wellbeing initiatives, and projects focused on decarbonization and biodiversity.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : January 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Primary and Secondary Education
Higher Education
Other Education
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs
Health and wellbeing initiatives, particularly focused on mental health
Environment and conservation initiatives, particularly focused on decarbonization and biodiversity

Examples of admissible projects:

Hands-on STEM labs and mentoring for youth building climate solutions

Nature-based mental health groups plus native habitat restoration activities

Eligibility

The organization must be located in ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s communities.
The proposed initiative must align with one of the fund’s focus areas (STEM, Health and Wellbeing with a focus on mental health, or Environment and Conservation with a focus on decarbonization and biodiversity).

Who is eligible?

Qualifying organizations located in ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s communities

Who is not eligible

Applicants submitting paper applications

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Paper applications (not accepted)

Eligible geographic areas

ArcelorMittal Dofasco communities (where it lives, works, and does business)

How to apply

Step 1: Access online application portal

Apply through the Hamilton Community Foundation’s electronic application process.

Step 2: Submit application online

Complete and submit the application online.
Do not submit a paper application (paper submissions are not considered).

Processing and Agreement

Submissions are reviewed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco in partnership with the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Applicants are notified of the decision by receiving either a Letter of Confirmation or a Letter of Decline.
The fund administrators indicate they will make every effort to contact applicants as soon as possible after a decision is made.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco in partnership with the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Contribution levels are determined on a case-by-case basis for successful applicants.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Corporate Community Investment Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Corporate Community Investment Fund. 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.