2026 HRCIF applications are opening soon

By Gazette Staff

August 28th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

The 2026 Halton Region Community Investment Fund application period will open in mid-September.

The Region encourages organizations to think ahead about projects or initiatives that they may wish to submit for funding.

The HRCIF enhances the health, safety and well-being of Halton residents through $5 million in annual funding to non-profit human service programs and initiatives. The fund supports a holistic response to community needs and is part of Halton’s approach to Community Safety and Well-Being planning. Proposals that demonstrate collaborative approaches are encouraged.

Category One

·         Provides funding to human service programs and initiatives that enhance the health, safety and well-being of Halton residents for short-term, small capital or innovative projects.

·         Grants are awarded up to a maximum of $30,000 for up to one year.

·         Non-profit, charitable and unincorporated community groups may apply.

Category Two

·         Provides up to three years of funding to human service programs and initiatives that enhance the health, safety and well-being of Halton residents.

·         Applicants must be a registered charity to apply.

Organizations are encouraged to apply during this intake period, as it may be the only one offered for the 2026 funding year.

Stay informed
The 2026 HRCIF application period will open in mid-September. Please visit the HRCIF web page for updates, application forms, eligibility criteria, and funding guidelines.

Have questions? Save the date for an upcoming information session

We encourage organizations to attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about the HRCIF and the application process. These sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on how to apply.

• Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Registration details will be posted on the HRCIF web page in the coming weeks.

For more information about the HRCIF, please contact communityinvestmentfund@halton.ca.