Attention Grant Seekers

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Quick tips for grant seekers:

Look at the list of open call funds, to see where your project might fit.

Check out the latest annual report to understand the scope of projects funded last year.

Explore the resources being compiled by HCF for recent thinking and best practices in priority areas.

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Grants

HCF Grants

Last year, the Hamilton Community Foundation provided more than $5 million in grants to local programs to improve the quality of life in our city. Many grants are available through an open-call process for which any qualifying organization may apply. The chart below summarizes the areas of focus for these open-call grants; for detailed criteria and process, please click on the fund name. Application and reporting forms for all funds are available here.

FUND	FOCUS AREAS	LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE	APPLICATION DEADLINE
Community Fund - TPTII: Building Strong Communities	Within the context of reducing and preventing poverty improving the quality of life in neighbourhoods initiatives that focus on economic security for social housing tenants	None Required	March 1, 2010
Community, Health & Education Research Grants	Innovative research in community health, with particular interest in applied research and collaborations involving respiratory health issues		Not granting in 2009-10, next deadline TBA
Edith H. Turner Foundation	Children 7-14 years		TBA
McCallum, McBride	Environmental protection Families, with particular interest in aid to abused women and their children Support to clients at Christmas		November 2, 2009
Ontario Endowment for Children & Youth in Recreation Fund	Recreation needs of less fortunate children, youth at risk and children with special needs		January 11, 2010
Protecting Our Environment Together ("POET")Two streams are offered: For high schools (POET Youth Grants) For neighbourhood and citizen groups, environmental organizations and NGOs.	Air quality Water quality Waste reduction/management Energy conservation Protection of natural resources/corridors	POET Youth grants All other POET grants	November 27, 2009 TBA
Spectator Summer Camp Fund	Subsidized camperships for children		April 12, 2010
Youth Led Community Action Projects	Projects led by youth ages 11 to 25 that improve community, neighbourhood or school		March 11, 2010

Educational Grants

Hamilton Community Foundation also offers a number of scholarship and bursary funds which provide assistance and encouragement to promising young students severely challenged by the costs of education.