Together CK Grant Program 2026 Funding

The Together CK grant portfolio supports local projects and events that benefit the community. 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.

This in-take is focused on the annual Together CK funding for 2026 Significant Event, Community Event, and Community Project streams.

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
  • Community Events - $5,000
  • Community Projects - $10,000

Applicants must contribute a minimum of 50% toward total event or project expenses. 25% of the total (or half of the applicant's contribution) can be in-kind, including volunteer hours.

Eligibility

Annual Together CK Funding is open to community groups and not-for-profit organizations. Fundraising initiatives are not eligible for grants through this program.

Additional Grant Guidelines and details will be updated here prior to application in-take opening.

Timeline

The annual Together CK application intake will be open Monday, October 27 (9AM) - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (12midnight).

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at midnight
  • Administrative Review Starts: Monday December 1, 2025
  • Together CK Committee Review: December 2025- January 2026
  • Recommendations for Council Approval: February 23, 2026
  • Successful Applicants Notified: February 24-27, 2026

Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Funding Decisions

All applications are reviewed by administration for eligibility. Eligible applications will be forwarded to the Together CK Committee to determine recommended funding to Council. The committee is composed of public and municipal representatives, and evaluates each application against various metrics, including Council Priorities.

Council reviews recommendations and approves final funding for Together CK grant recipients.

Note: Approval of grant funds does not replace permits or approvals required for individual events or projects. Grant recipients are responsible for ensuring all associated applications and permits are gained from relevant parties. Special Event permitting information and application steps are listed at Chatham-Kent.ca/apply/events.

Assistance

For more information, please email TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca.

The Together CK grant portfolio supports local projects and events that benefit the community. 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.

This in-take is focused on the annual Together CK funding for 2026 Significant Event, Community Event, and Community Project streams.

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
  • Community Events - $5,000
  • Community Projects - $10,000

Applicants must contribute a minimum of 50% toward total event or project expenses. 25% of the total (or half of the applicant's contribution) can be in-kind, including volunteer hours.

Eligibility

Annual Together CK Funding is open to community groups and not-for-profit organizations. Fundraising initiatives are not eligible for grants through this program.

Additional Grant Guidelines and details will be updated here prior to application in-take opening.

Timeline

The annual Together CK application intake will be open Monday, October 27 (9AM) - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (12midnight).

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at midnight
  • Administrative Review Starts: Monday December 1, 2025
  • Together CK Committee Review: December 2025- January 2026
  • Recommendations for Council Approval: February 23, 2026
  • Successful Applicants Notified: February 24-27, 2026

Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Funding Decisions

All applications are reviewed by administration for eligibility. Eligible applications will be forwarded to the Together CK Committee to determine recommended funding to Council. The committee is composed of public and municipal representatives, and evaluates each application against various metrics, including Council Priorities.

Council reviews recommendations and approves final funding for Together CK grant recipients.

Note: Approval of grant funds does not replace permits or approvals required for individual events or projects. Grant recipients are responsible for ensuring all associated applications and permits are gained from relevant parties. Special Event permitting information and application steps are listed at Chatham-Kent.ca/apply/events.

Assistance

For more information, please email TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca.

  • Together CK 2026 Funding Application

    It is strongly suggested 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 locally until the final submission of the survey. 

    This allows participants the ability to complete several pages of a survey and return to the survey at a later stage to complete the activity.

    Note: Anonymous participants will always have to start fresh.

    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 the material available to the public. Questions regarding this collection should be forwarded to Partnership Department.


    Complete Grant Application
Page last updated: 29 Oct 2025, 12:37 PM