Together CK is a portfolio of grant programs which provide matching funds to community and non-profit organizations throughout Chatham-Kent.
Together CK Core Grants are awarded every four years through a competitive process. This program provides project-specific grants for community programming which support Council Term Priorities. The intent is to invest local resources in local initiatives and build residents’ organizational capacity.
Full Together CK Core Grant guidelines and eligibility criteria are available under Documents, to the right.
Funding Highlights
Applicants may be entitled up to 50% of their operating expenses up to a maximum of $25,000.
Only one Core Grant funding request per organization is considered every four years. All direct funds, property rental reductions, equipment donations, fee reductions etc. should be consolidated into one request.
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 program application deadline is Monday, May 26, 2025 at 12AM/midnight. Late applications will not be considered. All applications are to be submitted using the online application form.
Application opens: April 28, 2025
Public information session: TBC
Application deadline: May 26, 2025
Funding recommendations review: June 2025
Funding recommendations submitted to Council for approval: July 2025
Funding notifications to applicants: July 15, 2025
Assistance
If you require assistance, please contact the grant administrator at 519-360-1998 or by email at TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca. The administrator will 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 and non-profit organizations throughout Chatham-Kent.
Together CK Core Grants are awarded every four years through a competitive process. This program provides project-specific grants for community programming which support Council Term Priorities. The intent is to invest local resources in local initiatives and build residents’ organizational capacity.
Full Together CK Core Grant guidelines and eligibility criteria are available under Documents, to the right.
Funding Highlights
Applicants may be entitled up to 50% of their operating expenses up to a maximum of $25,000.
Only one Core Grant funding request per organization is considered every four years. All direct funds, property rental reductions, equipment donations, fee reductions etc. should be consolidated into one request.
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 program application deadline is Monday, May 26, 2025 at 12AM/midnight. Late applications will not be considered. All applications are to be submitted using the online application form.
Application opens: April 28, 2025
Public information session: TBC
Application deadline: May 26, 2025
Funding recommendations review: June 2025
Funding recommendations submitted to Council for approval: July 2025
Funding notifications to applicants: July 15, 2025
Assistance
If you require assistance, please contact the grant administrator at 519-360-1998 or by email at TogetherCK@Chatham-Kent.ca. The administrator will provide guidance in identifying eligible projects and expenses.
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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 afresh.
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 Partnership Department.
