The Advance Brampton Fund in partnership with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University is presenting a limited online seminar series to support the development and growth of the non-profit and charitable sectors in Brampton.
The 2023 program year will offer 8 seminars covering topics that range from fundraising to governance to strategic planning. All of these sessions will be delivered virtually. Links to sessions will be emailed to participants the morning of the session. Sessions are offered only once. Register now because attendance is limited to 30 participants and spaces will fill up fast.
The 2023 Advance Brampton Fund offers three funding streams:
Developing - CLOSED
Funding to be allocated: $300,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities and Incorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Between $5,001 and $12,500 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of project expenses.
Application Intake: Annually; Open: October 3rd, 2022 | Deadline: November 25th, 2022 | Announcements: January 2023
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: $300,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Between $12,501 and $25,000 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of project expenses
Application Intake: Annually; Open: October 3rd, 2022 | Close: November 25th, 2022 | Announcements: January 2023
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.
Emerging: Opens Spring 2023*
*Pending Council Approval of the 2023 City of Brampton Municipal Operating Budget
All Streams
Only one application is accepted to either the Developing or Amplifying stream. Applicants can not apply to both Developing and Amplifying or submit multiple applications to either stream of funding.
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, 2023 and December 31, 2023
Please consult the 2023 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines before submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund
2023 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines
Before starting or submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund please consult the 2023 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines which outline all of the eligibility criteria and necessary supporting documentation. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have provided all of the documentation needed to support their application at the time of submission.
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 (2023 Developing or 2023 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 2023 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.
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