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Martin Fund
Support for seniors and mental health projects
Latest source updateLast Update: September 20, 2026Latest change: Martin Fund is now open, and applicants must now review the updated FAQ and Open Grants Rubric before applying.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: Martin Fund is now open, and applicants must now review the updated FAQ and Open Grants Rubric before applying.
Martin Fund deadline and intake update
Martin Fund’s application window is now open. The application steps now point applicants to the updated FAQ and the Open Grants Rubric before submitting, and the eligibility language was clarified to emphasize local benefit in Hamilton and to exclude requests that are primarily for operational or capacity-building purposes.
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 7,500
Deadline
October 29, 2026
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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 (for either the applicant organization or charitable partner (formerly fiscal sponsor))
- Brief description of the project
- A copy of the total project budget (a budget for the project as a whole)
- List of current board members (of the organization holding charitable status)
- A copy of this year’s operating budget (of the organization holding charitable status)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities
- Other qualified donees as described in Section 110 of the Income Tax Act
- Not-for-profit organizations without charitable status may be sponsored by a registered charity under a charitable partnership
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
- Align with the Foundation’s commitment to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion
- Special consideration will be given to organizations serving equity-deserving groups
- Are evidence-informed
- Address needs or gaps in service for these focus areas
- Support existing programming in the area of seniors and/or mental health
How to apply
- Submit applications through the NEW Foundant Technologies online application portal
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 29, 2026.
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.