Deadline: 17-Feb-23
The Keep Hamilton Clean & Green Committee is offering a Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant of up to $1000, which provides one-time funding for community green projects and initiatives.
Funding Information
- The maximum an organizer/group is eligible to receive is up to $1,000 per calendar year.
- The grant will assist groups in achieving measurable and sustainable results for projects in their neighbourhoods that support the overall goals and objectives of the Clean & Green Hamilton Strategy.
- The Clean & Green Strategy encourages activities and behaviours that address litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, beautification and environmental stewardship. A clean and green neighbourhood leads to improved health, prosperity, safety and well-being of all residents.
What can be funded?
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The Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant applies to the following project focus areas of the Clean and Green Strategy:
- Litter
- Graffiti
- Beautification
- Environmental stewardship
- Initiatives within the boundaries of the City of Hamilton that are conducted by volunteers and do not fall under any City of Hamilton, Conservation Authority, or RBG volunteer engagement programs. Applicants are responsible for obtaining appropriate permissions for any projects and initiatives for which they are seeking funding.
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Examples of eligible projects include:
- Initiatives aimed at changing litter and illegal dumping behaviours
- Managing graffiti (diversion, clean up)
- Encouraging native plant life and tree planting
- Building or enhancing community gardens
- Other methods of maintaining and improving ecological integrity of both public and privately owned properties
- In the case of privately owned properties, consideration will be given where the property has some connection to the outside community. Projects and initiatives receiving other forms of funding from the City of Hamilton are not eligible.
Eligible Groups
- Informal groups (led by a resident and working with at least three members)
- Formal groups, including Neighbourhood Associations
- Not-for-profit corporations
Ineligible Groups
- Any informal/formal group or not-for-profit corporation receiving other forms of funding from the City of Hamilton for the same project
- For-profit corporations
For more information, visit Keep Hamilton Clean & Green Committee.