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.

Investigate other funding opportunities available through the Hamilton funders network.

 

Grants

HCF Open Call 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	None Required	Recipients of 2010-11 TPTII neighbourhood hub grants may apply for a funding extension to June 30, 2012. Please apply by December 16, 2011.  We are not accepting new applications at this time.
Community, Health & Education Research Grants	Innovative research in community health, with particular interest in applied research and collaborations involving respiratory health issues		Granting for 2010/11 is completed.
Edith H. Turner Foundation	Please refer to the guidelines here.		TBA
Ed Smee Conserver Society Environmental Fund	Small projects focused on education or research aimed at protecting the natural environment	Grants are made in odd numbered years, please check here	here
McCallum, McBride	Environmental protection Families, with particular interest in aid to abused women and their children Support to clients at Christmas		TBA
Ontario Endowment for Children & Youth in Recreation Fund	Recreation needs of less fortunate children, youth at risk and children with special needs		January 20, 2012
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	TBA TBA
Spectator Summer Camp Fund	Subsidized camperships for children		April 20, 2012
Scholarship and Bursary Funds	Provide assistance and encouragement to promising young students severely challenged by the costs of education.		Deadlines vary. Click here to view.