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Martin Fund
Support for seniors and mental health projects
Latest source updateLast Update: April 9, 2026Latest change: The Martin Fund page now shows current eligibility, focus areas, funding range, and application instructions for the 2025-26 cycle.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Latest change: The Martin Fund page now shows current eligibility, focus areas, funding range, and application instructions for the 2025-26 cycle.
Martin Fund details updated
The Martin Fund content now presents active grant details instead of general fund listing content, including the 2025-26 focus areas, eligibility rules, exclusions, and the stated grant range of $1,000 to $7,500. Application instructions also changed to the new Foundant Technologies portal, with a closed portal notice and a revised required-document checklist for applicants.
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 7,500
Deadline
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with equity, diversity and inclusion
- Evidence-informed approach
- Addresses a need or gap in service
- Supports existing programming
- Special consideration for equity-deserving groups
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Gather the required charitable number, project budget, and brief project description.
- Prepare the current board member list and operating budget if applicable.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit the application through the Foundant Technologies online portal.
- Save your work regularly because the form does not autosave.
- Step 3: Submit before the portal closes
- Finalize and send the application before 5:00 p.m. when the portal closes.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Martin Fund Program
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)