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Together CK - Funding Program
Funding for local events and community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 for significant events, $5,000 for community events, and $10,000 for community projects in Chatham-Kent. It supports local non-profit organizations and community groups with event and project funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Significant events
- Community events
- Community projects
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Budget template
- Final report with receipts and photos, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Community groups
- Business Improvement Areas
- Grassroots community organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Businesses and commerce
- Industries
- Sports teams and sports facilities
- Schools, foundations, third-party fundraising organizations, and sole proprietorships
Eligible expenses
- Event or project expenses, up to 50% of total costs
- In-kind contributions, including volunteer time, within the allowed limit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs such as wages
- Core operating costs, capital building campaigns, and operating or capital deficits
- Organization-specific advertising, marketing, videos, fundraising activities, and office expenses
- Fundraising activities or support for third-party funding bodies
- Major capital expenditures, research, studies, training, conferences, workshops, tournaments, and travel outside the community
Eligible geographic areas
- Chatham-Kent
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by municipal administration for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then reviewed by the Together CK Committee, which makes recommendations to Council.
- Council makes the final funding approval decision.
- Successful applicants receive a notification letter and funding agreement by email.
- The signed agreement must be returned before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by municipal administration and the Together CK Committee.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before money is released.
- Recipients must submit a final report with receipts and photos.
- Funding decisions are subject to Council approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Together CK - Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Together CK - Funding Program. 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 Together CK - Funding Program?
This program provides up to $25,000 for significant events, $5,000 for community events, and $10,000 for community projects in Chatham-Kent. It supports local non-profit organizations and community groups with event and project funding.
How much funding can be received?
Together CK - Funding Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Together CK - Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Together CK - Funding Program program, you must:
Registered nonprofit or community group
Project in Chatham-Kent
50% cost match required
What expenses are eligible under Together CK - Funding Program?
Significant events
Community events
Community projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Together CK - Funding Program?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK).
Where is the Together CK - Funding Program available?
The Together CK - Funding Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Together CK - Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Together CK - Funding Program is a Grant and Funding