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Councillor Ward Funding Program
Funding for community projects in Chatham-Kent
Latest source updateLast Update: June 26, 2026Latest change: The Councillor Ward Funding Program now points applicants to Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent, updates the funding description, and narrows the project scope to recreation and cultural capital projects in Chatham-Kent.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 26, 2026
Latest change: The Councillor Ward Funding Program now points applicants to Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent, updates the funding description, and narrows the project scope to recreation and cultural capital projects in Chatham-Kent.
Councillor Ward Funding Program updated
The Councillor Ward Funding Program page now directs applicants to the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent page and application form instead of showing the earlier closed-window guidance and late-2026 opening reference. The funding description now states annual allocations of $25,000 per ward councillor and $125,000 for the Mayor, and the program scope is now described as recreation and cultural capital projects within Chatham-Kent.
Funding available
$ 125,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Councillor Ward Funding Program supports local projects in Chatham-Kent through councillor and mayoral allocations. It is intended for recreational or cultural initiatives, with funded work subject to a rolling application process and a final deadline of April 13, 2026.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes.
- Recreational or cultural projects prioritized by a Ward Councillor or the Mayor.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed funding agreement
- Additional information requested by staff, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Community groups
- Not-for-profit projects
Who is not eligible
- Entities seeking support for operational costs
- Projects focused on profit-driving activities
Eligible expenses
- Capital assets such as land, buildings, equipment, or other items with recreational or cultural value.
- Financial assistance for eligible community projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational costs of any entity
- Profit-driving activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Chatham-Kent
Selection criteria
- Alignment with recreation or cultural priorities.
- Priority within the relevant ward or across Chatham-Kent.
- Community need addressed by the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Visit the program page on Let's Talk Chatham-Kent
- Review the program information and application details.
- Open the application form from the program page.
- Step 2: Submit your request
- Complete and submit the application form through Let's Talk Chatham-Kent.
- Provide any additional information if staff requests it.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- Your request is gathered and reviewed monthly.
- Mayor and Council decide which requests to support and the funding amount.
- Step 4: Funding agreement and payment
- Sign the funding agreement if approved.
- Funds are released after the signed agreement is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are gathered monthly and reviewed by an internal committee.
- Mayor and Council review eligible requests and decide which to support.
- Applicants can expect a response within six to eight weeks.
- Applicants may be asked for more information if the project is complex.
- Signed funding agreements are required before funds are distributed.
Additional information
- Requests are reviewed monthly by an internal committee.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information if needed.
- Signed funding agreements are required before funds are released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Councillor Ward Funding Program Program
What is the Councillor Ward Funding Program?
Councillor Ward Funding Program supports local projects in Chatham-Kent through councillor and mayoral allocations. It is intended for recreational or cultural initiatives, with funded work subject to a rolling application process and a final deadline of April 13, 2026.
How much funding can be received?
Councillor Ward Funding Program Funds up to $125,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Councillor Ward Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Councillor Ward Funding Program program, you must:
Recreation or cultural project
Community need
Within Chatham-Kent
What expenses are eligible under Councillor Ward Funding Program?
Capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes.
Recreational or cultural projects prioritized by a Ward Councillor or the Mayor.
Who can I contact for more information about the Councillor Ward Funding Program?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) by email at WardFunding@Chatham-Kent.ca or by phone at 519-360-1998.
Where is the Councillor Ward Funding Program available?
The Councillor Ward Funding Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Councillor Ward Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Councillor Ward Funding Program is a Other Support