The Together CK grant portfolio supports local projects and events that benefit the community. Chatham-Kent based community organizations and not-for-profit corporations are eligible for funding. This portfolio includes annual Together CK grants for Significant and Community Events, and Community Projects, as well as Together CK Core Grant funding which supports operational needs for a four-year grant term.
How much can I apply for?
Applicants can apply for 50% of expenses up to a maximum based on the funding stream. Stream maximums are listed below:
- Significant Events - $25,000 (annual funding)
- Community Events - $5,000 (annual funding)
- Community Projects - $10,000 (annual funding)
- Core Grants - $25,000 (four-year funding)
Grant Guideline
Please click here to access grant guideline information.
Annual Together CK Funding
This intake includes one-year Significant Event, Community Event, and Community Project funding streams. Fundraising initiatives are not eligible for grants through this program.
Significant Community Event
Applicants can request 50% of an event's expenses up to a maximum of $25,000. Municipal fees (e.g., park fees, public works, police, fire, and EMS) will be the financial responsibility of the event organizers.
Community Event
Applicants can request 50% of an event's expenses up to a maximum of $5,000. Municipal fees (e.g., park fees, public works, police, fire, and EMS) will be the financial responsibility of the event organizers.
Community Project
Applicants can request 50% of a community project's expenses up to a maximum of $10,000.
Important Dates
The application deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Application submission period begins October 1, 2026
Eproval Webinar October 7, 2026
Public information session October 14 2026
Application deadline October 31, 2026
Together CK Committee Review Nov-Dec 2026
Funding recommendations submitted to Council for approval January 2027
Funding notifications to applicants January 2027
Core Grants
Applicants can request 50% of their operational expenses up to a maximum of $25,000/year for a four-year period. The Together CK Core Grant funding application period is now closed. Find more information about the Together CK Core Grant program here.
