Join us on February 7th, 2022 between 6:00pm and 7:30pm in order to learn more about submitting a successful ABF grant application to Emerging Stream.
Once registered you will be provided the link to access the meeting by 12pm on February 7th.
The City of Brampton recognizes the unique and valuable role that the non-profit sector can play in delivering projects that meet community needs, complement City services and contribute to advancing the 2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities. As such, the City is pleased to offer a limited seminar series, in partnership with The Chang School of Continuing Education, which will help to advance the capacity and knowledge of the non-profit and charitable sectors in Brampton.
The 2022 Advance Brampton Fund offers three funding streams:
Emerging: Closed. Will open February 1st.
Funding to be allocated: $200,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits, Unincorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Up to $5,000 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
Application Intake: Biannually; Open 1: October 4th, 2021 | Deadline 1: October 29th, 2021 | Announcements: January 2022
Open 2: February 1st, 2022 | Deadline 2: February 28th, 2022 | Announcements: April 2022
Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support new programs or organizations to the Advance Brampton Fund. It seeks to provide funding to organizations with an innovative idea that impacts Brampton residents.
Developing - Closed
Funding to be allocated: $200,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities and Incorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Up to $12,500 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
Application Intake: Annually; Open: October 4th, 2021 | Deadline: November 29th, 2021 | Announcements: January 2022
Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support a program that has been run successfully at least once in Brampton. Funding is provided to help develop the project’s work, audience, impact and/or reach.
Amplifying - Closed
Funding to be allocated: $200,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Up to $25,000 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses
Application Intake: Annually; Open: October 4th, 2021 | Close: November 29th, 2021 | Announcements: January 2022
Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support a program that has been run at least twice before in Brampton. Funding is provided to help amplify the project’s work, audience, impact and/or reach.
All Streams
All applicant organizations must carry $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance from the time the application is submitted until the end of the project duration as outlined within the application.
All projects must take place between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022
Please consult the 2022 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines before submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund
Important Resources
Before starting or submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund please consult the important documents below
2022 Eligibility Quick Reference Guide and Application Submission Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions – This document outlines some frequently asked questions to help provide any information you may still be looking for.
Applications
How to Access Applications:
- Click on the 'APPLY NOW' button above.
- Use your Advance Brampton Fund Grants Portal login information or create a user account using the 'Login' and 'Register' buttons in the top right corner of the screen.
- Once logged your "My Applications" screen will show. This screen shows previously submitted applications and any open or unfinished applications returning users have to complete. It will also include any 2021 Close Out Reports that are still pending.
- Click 'Programs' in the top right corner of the screen.
- This screen shows all of the open granting streams. Select the one you wish to apply to (2022 Emerging 1, 2022 Developing or 2022 Amplifying) and click 'Start'. At this time the application will launch.
Term of Council Priorities
Within each of the above funding streams applicants must select a Term of Council Priority Area with which their project aligns. In 2021 the Term of Council Priority Areas the Advance Brampton Fund seeks to impact are:
Administration of the Advance Brampton Fund further supports the Term of Council Priorities of:
Brampton is a Well-Run City: Through the transparent and accountable management of municipal funding; and
Brampton is a City of Opportunities: Through the provision of non-profit sector support, training and capacity building opportunities offered throughout the year.
Other Important Links and Information
City of Brampton Culture Master Plan
City of Brampton Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan
City of Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan
City of Brampton Active Transportation Master Plan
Region of Peel Neighbourhood Information Tool
Region of Peel Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Access to the 2021 ABF Guidelines is provided, below, in order to aid organization's in completing close out reports. In order to understand 2022 granting criteria, eligibility and applications please view the 2022 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines, available above.
Training and Development Opportunities
Grant Information Session Slides
Have a question about the Advance Brampton Fund or need support? Email program staff at abf@brampton.ca
Current Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
Quarter 3 Advance Brampton Fund Emerging Stream Grantees
| Organization
Name |
Funding |
| Arise Community Health Empowerment |
$5,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Professional Services |
$5,000 |
| Brampton Tamil Seniors Association |
$4,750 |
| LJ Legacy Impact Foundation |
$5,000 |
| Museum of African History and Culture |
$5,000 |
| Peel Family Education Centre |
$5,000 |
| Swar Gunjan Music Academy |
$5,000 |
| The Hive Performing Arts |
$5,000 |
| We - The One Foundation |
$5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Assistance Centre |
$5,000 |
| Youth4Future Foundation |
$1,395 |
Past Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
2020 Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
2021 Quarter 1 and Annual Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
2021 Quarter 2 Emerging Advance Brampton Fund Recipients