Together CK: Core Grant Program

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What is Together CK?

Together CK is a portfolio of grant programs which provide matching funds to community organizations throughout Chatham-Kent.

Together CK Core Grants are awarded every four years through a competitive process to non-profit corporations and registered charities. This program provides operational and program-specific grants which support Council Term Priorities. The purpose is to invest in local initiatives to meet community needs and build organizational capacity.

Full Together CK Core Grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and Council Term Priorities are available under Documents, to the right.

Funding Highlights

Applicants may apply for up to 50% of their operating expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000 per year for a four-year term.

  • In-kind contributions cannot exceed 25% of the full budget. In-kind may include volunteer time.
  • Only 1 Core Grant funding request per organization is considered every four years. All requests should be consolidated into one application.
  • Once a grant is approved, the amount of the grant will not increase, even if the organization’s operating expenses increase.

Important Dates and Timeline

The application in-take is now closed. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email and letter of approval. 

For questions and support, please email TogetherCK@chatham-kent.ca. 


Note: The Annual Together CK funding is a separate and distinct application for Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects. In-take for 2026 Annual Together CK Funding is open from Monday, October 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025 at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/together-ck-2026. 

What is Together CK?

Together CK is a portfolio of grant programs which provide matching funds to community organizations throughout Chatham-Kent.

Together CK Core Grants are awarded every four years through a competitive process to non-profit corporations and registered charities. This program provides operational and program-specific grants which support Council Term Priorities. The purpose is to invest in local initiatives to meet community needs and build organizational capacity.

Full Together CK Core Grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and Council Term Priorities are available under Documents, to the right.

Funding Highlights

Applicants may apply for up to 50% of their operating expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000 per year for a four-year term.

  • In-kind contributions cannot exceed 25% of the full budget. In-kind may include volunteer time.
  • Only 1 Core Grant funding request per organization is considered every four years. All requests should be consolidated into one application.
  • Once a grant is approved, the amount of the grant will not increase, even if the organization’s operating expenses increase.

Important Dates and Timeline

The application in-take is now closed. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email and letter of approval. 

For questions and support, please email TogetherCK@chatham-kent.ca. 


Note: The Annual Together CK funding is a separate and distinct application for Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects. In-take for 2026 Annual Together CK Funding is open from Monday, October 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025 at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/together-ck-2026.