October 21, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
If you are a non-profit organizations that delivers community health or social service programs to Halton residents the Regional government has a funding program that might interest you.
Two categories of funding are available to organizations that meet eligibility criteria.
Category One provides one year funding to non-profit, charitable or community organizations for short- term, small capital and/or innovative projects. Category One grants are awarded for a maximum of one year, for an amount up to $20,000.The deadline for Category One applications is November 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.
Category Two provides up to three years of program funding for charitable organizations. The deadline for Category Two applications is December 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. During this proposal call, there is approximately $200,000 available for funding commitments in each of 2016, 2017 and 2018.
“The non-profit sector and community volunteers provide tremendous support to individuals and families in Halton,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Halton Regional Council is committed to keeping Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire for all our residents and the non-profit sector helps our community thrive.”
Organizations interested in applying can learn more about the HRCIF by attending an information session:
• Thursday, October 29, 2015, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (Black Box Studio Theatre), 2302 Bridge Road in Oakville; or
• Tuesday, November 3 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre (Kinsmen Hall A), 10241 Eighth Line in Halton Hills.
To register for a session, or to access HRCIF guidelines, application forms and funding priorities, please visit halton.ca/investmentfund or dial 311.