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Councillor Ward Funding Program
Recreational and cultural projects in Chatham-Kent
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Overview
The Councillor Ward Funding Program supports capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes within Chatham-Kent through annual allocations for Ward Councillors and the Mayor. Funding can support capital assets, including land, buildings, equipment, or other items with cultural or recreational value, and financial assistance for individuals, community groups, or not-for-profit projects.
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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes within Chatham-Kent.
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Councillor Ward Funding program update
The Councillor Ward Funding Program now directs applicants to Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent for the application form and shows explicit funding details and project scope.
The Councillor Ward Funding Program page now directs applicants to Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent for the application form instead of showing the prior status notice, changing how applicants start the process. The page also now states that the funds are for capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes within Chatham-Kent, and it identifies the funding as $25,000 per ward councillor annually, $125,000 for the Mayor, plus a $1,000,000 annual Hydro One contribution.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Councillor Ward Funding Program Program
What is the Councillor Ward Funding Program?
The Councillor Ward Funding Program supports capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes within Chatham-Kent through annual allocations for Ward Councillors and the Mayor. Funding can support capital assets, including land, buildings, equipment, or other items with cultural or recreational value, and financial assistance for individuals, community groups, or not-for-profit projects.
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:
The project must be recreational or cultural.
The project must address a recreational or cultural community need.
The project must be within Chatham-Kent.
What expenses are eligible under Councillor Ward Funding Program?
Capital assets such as land, buildings, equipment, or other items with recreational or cultural value.
Financial assistance for eligible community projects.
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 Grant and Funding