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Together CK Review Committee-Volunteers

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What is Together CK?

Together CK (originally called the Community Partnership Fund) was established by Council in 2000, as a grant program using matching funding to promote community events within Chatham-Kent. Since its inception, the municipal grant program has leveraged municipal investment into $15+ million worth of community development projects and events and has encouraged widespread civic engagement and community improvement. Together CK invests in events and community projects that help Council make a difference and have an impact on our community, by achieving Council’s “Areas of Strategic Focus” as set out in our community strategic plan—CK Plan 2035.

What is the Together CK Review Committee?

The Together CK Review Committee is an administrative committee that is representative of the community and, as such, is recognized as the legitimate means for reviewing grant applications and making sound recommendations to Council, and therefore an essential role in enabling the community to participate more directly in the decision-making process.

In general, the role of a Review Committee is as follows:

  • Review applications for Community Partnership Fund grant program
  • Evaluate applications based on the grant program evaluation criteria
  • Consult with municipal departments on those applications that may have a direct or indirect impact on municipal services and/or budgets
  • Make recommendations in the form of a report to Council on how grant funds are to be allocated

Why Volunteer for this Committee?

Volunteering to be on the Review Committee is a great way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. By participating in the review process, volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference in their community by helping to allocate funding to the organizations that can have the greatest impact.


Those wishing to volunteer for this Committee are asked to complete the online application form below.

Committee Member Commitment:

  • August: Choose a Chairperson for the year, one hour via email.
  • October: Members are asked to review and score applications on various aspects - an average of 30 applications for each grant program, the average total of 60 applications.
  • November: Attend in-person meetings. Generally three, 3-hour meetings for the group to review the scores and discuss the applications.

Application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2023.

What is Together CK?

Together CK (originally called the Community Partnership Fund) was established by Council in 2000, as a grant program using matching funding to promote community events within Chatham-Kent. Since its inception, the municipal grant program has leveraged municipal investment into $15+ million worth of community development projects and events and has encouraged widespread civic engagement and community improvement. Together CK invests in events and community projects that help Council make a difference and have an impact on our community, by achieving Council’s “Areas of Strategic Focus” as set out in our community strategic plan—CK Plan 2035.

What is the Together CK Review Committee?

The Together CK Review Committee is an administrative committee that is representative of the community and, as such, is recognized as the legitimate means for reviewing grant applications and making sound recommendations to Council, and therefore an essential role in enabling the community to participate more directly in the decision-making process.

In general, the role of a Review Committee is as follows:

  • Review applications for Community Partnership Fund grant program
  • Evaluate applications based on the grant program evaluation criteria
  • Consult with municipal departments on those applications that may have a direct or indirect impact on municipal services and/or budgets
  • Make recommendations in the form of a report to Council on how grant funds are to be allocated

Why Volunteer for this Committee?

Volunteering to be on the Review Committee is a great way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. By participating in the review process, volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference in their community by helping to allocate funding to the organizations that can have the greatest impact.


Those wishing to volunteer for this Committee are asked to complete the online application form below.

Committee Member Commitment:

  • August: Choose a Chairperson for the year, one hour via email.
  • October: Members are asked to review and score applications on various aspects - an average of 30 applications for each grant program, the average total of 60 applications.
  • November: Attend in-person meetings. Generally three, 3-hour meetings for the group to review the scores and discuss the applications.

Application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2023.

  • Volunteer Application

    Want to be a part of of the allocation process of municipal funds from the Together CK Grant to community groups? If so, complete an application to be a member of the Together CK Review Committee. 

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    Consultation has concluded.