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Together CK Municipal Grant

Matching municipal funding for local community initiatives

Offered by

Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)

Official source: chatham-kent.ca

Source change captured October 11, 2026

Funding available: $ 25,000; Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply: Community groups and not-for-profit organizations; See full eligibility

Overview

This program provides matching municipal funding for local community events and projects in Chatham-Kent. It supports significant events, community events, and community projects, with up to $25,000 available depending on the stream.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $25,000
Maximum share of project costs: 50%

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Enhance an existing program
Improve governance or administrative structure
Strengthen organizational capacity
Train or support volunteers
Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location: Chatham-Kent
Ontario
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Culture and Arts, Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Social Services, Economic, Social and Community Development, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Children and Youth Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups: General public, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures: 100% donations / grants
Scope: Local

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

October 11, 2026

Together CK 2027 intake and portal update

The Together CK Municipal Grant now shows the 2027 intake dates, a new Eproval application portal, and updated information-session details.

The Together CK Municipal Grant page now shows the 2027 application intake, with submissions opening October 1, 2026 and closing October 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., followed by committee review in Nov-Dec 2026 and funding notifications in January 2027. Applicants are now directed to register and apply through the Eproval online portal, and the notice adds an October 7 webinar plus an October 15 in-person information session.

Official source: chatham-kent.ca

October 11, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Community groups and not-for-profit organizations
Registered non-profit corporations, including Canadian charities
Business Improvement Areas
Grassroots community organizations

Who is not eligible

Individuals
Applicants in debt to the Municipality
Commerce, businesses, industries
Sports teams/facilities and schools
Foundations/third-party fundraising organizations and sole proprietorships

Eligible expenses

Event or project expenses
Operational expenses for Core Grants

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Administrative costs, including wages
Core operating costs or capital building campaigns; operating or capital deficits
Organization-specific advertising, marketing, videos, office expenses, fundraising activities, and third-party funding bodies
Major capital expenditures (land, buildings, hard infrastructure); research or the publication of studies
Training, conferences, workshops, tournaments or travel outside the community; activities of religious organizations that solely serve membership and/or their direct religious purposes; services that, in the opinion of Chatham-Kent Council, are beyond the requirements of the community, or beyond a generally accepted standard of service already being provided by Chatham-Kent, another level of government, or another organization

Eligible geographic areas

Chatham-Kent

Activities funded

Significant events
Community events
Community projects
Operational funding through the four-year Core Grant program

How to apply

Use the Eproval application portal to register an account and submit your application using the online application form.

Open application portal

Selection criteria

Deliver Excellent Service; Promote Safety and Well-Being; Grow Our Community; Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Project impact, community benefit, and overall project cost
Priority is normally given to organizations and/or projects that did not receive funding in previous years

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed by municipal administration for eligibility.
Eligible applications go to the Together CK Committee for recommendations.
Council makes the final funding approval.
Successful applicants receive a notification letter and funding agreement by email.
A signed agreement is required before funds are released.

Additional information

Fundraising initiatives are not eligible.
Applicants must be in good standing with the Municipality.
Final reports are required before final payment.
Approval does not replace permits or other approvals.

Contacts

togetherck@chatham-kent.ca

519-360-1998

Official sources

Together CK Municipal Grant

Program guide

Annual Grant Funding, 2027

Application portal

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Together CK Municipal Grant Program

What is the Together CK Municipal Grant?

How much funding can be received?

Together CK Municipal Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Together CK Municipal Grant program?

To be eligible for the Together CK Municipal Grant program, you must: Registered non-profit or community group Project in Chatham-Kent 50% matching contribution required