Together CK: Core Grant Program

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. Please review before submitting your application.

Funding Highlights

Applicants may apply for up to 50% of their operating expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000.

  • 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 deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12AM/midnight. Late applications will not be considered.

  • Application opens: May 26, 2025
  • Application deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Funding recommendations review: Summer 2025
  • Funding recommendations submitted to Council for approval: September 8, 2025
  • Funding notifications to applicants: September 9-12, 2025

Application Information

Applications will only be accepted through the Apply link below. All questions require a response.

Please use the Budget Template linked under Documents in application. Uploads are requested at the end of the application form.

Assistance

If you require assistance or accommodations to complete the application, please contact the grant administrator at 519-360-1998 or by email at TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca. The administrator can provide guidance in identifying eligible projects and expenses.

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. Please review before submitting your application.

Funding Highlights

Applicants may apply for up to 50% of their operating expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000.

  • 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 deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12AM/midnight. Late applications will not be considered.

  • Application opens: May 26, 2025
  • Application deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Funding recommendations review: Summer 2025
  • Funding recommendations submitted to Council for approval: September 8, 2025
  • Funding notifications to applicants: September 9-12, 2025

Application Information

Applications will only be accepted through the Apply link below. All questions require a response.

Please use the Budget Template linked under Documents in application. Uploads are requested at the end of the application form.

Assistance

If you require assistance or accommodations to complete the application, please contact the grant administrator at 519-360-1998 or by email at TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca. The administrator can provide guidance in identifying eligible projects and expenses.

  • Core Grant Application Form 2025

    It is recommended that you sign up for the Let's Talk tool. If you are signed up and logged in, the responses of completed application pages (not the current page) will be saved until the final submission is ready. This allows applicants to complete several pages of the application and return at a later stage to complete it. Anonymous participants (those not signed up for the Let's Talk tool) will always have to start from the beginning as information will not be automatically saved.

    Application questions are organized by page, as below:

    Page 2: Applicant Information

    Page 3: Board Member Information

    Page 4: Program Information

    Page 5: Eligibility

    Page 6: Financial Condition

    Page 7: Document Uploads

    Please note: 

    Personal information, as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), on this form is collected under the authority of MFIPPA, the Municipal Act, and all other relevant legislation. Personal information will be used to assist municipal staff and the Together CK Review Committee in making a decision on this project. Names, addresses and comments may be included in material available to the public. Questions regarding this collection should be forwarded to administration.

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    Core Grant Application Form 2022

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Page last updated: 27 May 2025, 04:17 PM