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Martin Fund

Support for seniors and mental health projects
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Last Update: April 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 7,500
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program supports organizations working on seniors’ quality of life and mental health across the ages. Funding generally ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 for eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Hamilton, Milton
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Social Services
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Seniors
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Programs that improve seniors’ quality of life
  • Projects addressing mental health across the ages
  • Existing programming in seniors or mental health

Documents Needed

  • Registered charitable number
  • Project budget
  • Brief project description
  • List of current board members
  • Current operating budget

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered Canadian charities
  • Other qualified donees
  • Non-profit organizations with a registered charitable partner

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Organizations seeking capital campaign support
  • Organizations requesting endowment or deficit reduction funding
  • Projects involving political or religious activities
  • Projects outside Hamilton

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital campaigns
  • Grants to individuals
  • Endowment requests or deficit reduction
  • Political or religious activities
  • Conferences and research

Eligible geographic areas

  • Hamilton, Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligibility review.
  • Assessment according to the fund’s priorities.
  • Award decision by the foundation.
  • Communication of the response to applicants.

Additional information

  • Applications are submitted through the Foundant Technologies online portal.
  • The portal closes precisely at 5:00 p.m.
  • Content in the application form does not autosave.
  • The program is part of Hamilton Community Foundation grants and student awards.

Contacts

905-523-5600

Frequently Asked Questions about the Martin Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Martin 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.

What is the Martin Fund?

This program supports organizations working on seniors’ quality of life and mental health across the ages. Funding generally ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 for eligible projects.

How much funding can be received?

Martin Fund Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Martin Fund program?

To be eligible for the Martin Fund program, you must: Registered Canadian charity or qualified donee Project in seniors or mental health Evidence-informed project

What expenses are eligible under Martin Fund?

Programs that improve seniors’ quality of life Projects addressing mental health across the ages Existing programming in seniors or mental health

Who can I contact for more information about the Martin Fund?

You can contact Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) or by phone at 905-523-5600.

Where is the Martin Fund available?

The Martin Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Who are the financial supporters of the Martin Fund?

Martin Fund is funded by Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)

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