Councillor Ward Funding for the 2022-2026 Council term is currently closed for applications. Applications for the 2026-2030 Council term will open in late 2026.
What is the Councillor Ward Funding Program?
The Councillor Ward Funding Program provides each Ward Councillor with $25,000 annually, and the Mayor with $125,000, to apply to projects the Councillor believes are priorities within their ward, or in the case of the Mayor, throughout Chatham-Kent.
Where do the funds come from for this program?
In 2022, Council approved a Community Support Agreement with Hydro One, where Hydro One provides funds to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as a host of Hydro One transmission projects.
The Community Benefit Contribution of $1,000,000 annually for ten years from Hydro One is to be used for capital projects for recreation and cultural purposes within Chatham-Kent.
How do I request funds?
You can find more information and the application form on Let's Talk Chatham-Kent.
Visit the Let's Talk page
What projects have been funded so far?
Since the roll out of the Council Ward Funding (CWF) program in 2023, many recreational and cultural projects across Chatham-Kent have been supported. View the full list of Councillor Ward Funding Committed Projects made between 2023 and 2026.
