The City recognizes the
unique and valuable role that the non-profit sector can play in offering
projects that meet community need, complement City services and contribute to
advancing the 2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities. As such, the City is pleased
to offer the Advance Brampton Fund:
a community granting program that supports non-profit sector development and
provides municipal funding to eligible Brampton-based non-profit or charitable
organizations for strong project proposals that align with these priorities.
The Advance Brampton Fund
2021 program offers three program streams:
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Program Stream
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Emerging Projects Stream
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Developing Projects Stream
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Amplifying Projects Stream
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Funding Allocation:
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$250,000
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$250,000
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$250,000
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Open to:
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Registered Charities
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Incorporated Non-Profit Organizations
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Unincorporated Non-Profit Organizations
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Registered Charities
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Incorporated Non-Profit Organizations
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Unincorporated Non-Profit Organizations
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Registered Charities
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Incorporated Non-Profit Organizations
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Insurance Required:
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All applicant organizations must carry $2M
Commercial General Liability Insurance.
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Available Funding:
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Up to $5,000 in matching
project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
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Up to $12,500 in
matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
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Up to $25,000 in
matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
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*$50,000 in each stream has
been prioritized for Community Safety projects under the Brampton is a Healthy
and Safe City Term of Council Priority.
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Grant Term:
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Projects must take place
between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
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Application Intake:
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Quarterly
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Annual Call for Projects
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Within each of these funding streams, applicants select which Term of
Council Priority with which their project aligns. For 2021, the Advance
Brampton Fund is accepting applications from eligible non-profit and charitable
organizations for projects that take place in Brampton and align with the
following priorities:
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Brampton
is a Mosaic
·
Brampton
is a Healthy and Safe City
·
Brampton
is a Green City
Administration of the Advance Brampton
Fund further supports the Term of Council Priorities of:
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Brampton
is a Well-Run City: through the transparent and accountable management of
municipal grant funding; and
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Brampton
is a City of Opportunities: through the provision of non-profit sector support,
training, and capacity building opportunities offered throughout the year.
Annual Call for Projects (Developing & Amplifying Projects Streams) - Apply Now
First Quarterly Call for Projects (Emerging Projects Stream) - Apply Now
Annual Call for Projects (Developing
Projects and Amplifying Projects Streams) - NOW OPEN
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For
projects taking place between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
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Opening
date: December 10, 2020
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Closing
date: February 3, 2021
First Quarterly Call for Projects
(Emerging Projects Stream) - NOW OPEN
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For
projects taking place in January, February, March, April, May, June 2021
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For
projects starting in January, February, March, April, May, June 2021 and
concluding on or before December 31, 2021.
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Opening
date: January 4, 2021
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Closing
date: January 29, 2021
Second Quarterly Call for Projects
(Emerging Projects Stream)
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For
projects taking place in July, August, September 2021
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For
projects starting in July, August, September 2021 and concluding on or before
December 31, 2021.
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Opening
date: April 1, 2021
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Closing
date: April 30, 2021
Third Quarterly Call for Projects
(Emerging Projects Stream)
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For
projects taking place in October, November, December 2021
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For
projects starting in October, November, December 2021 and concluding on or
before December 31, 2021.
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Opening
date: July 2, 2021
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Closing
date: July 30, 2021
Fourth Quarterly Call for Projects
(Emerging Projects Stream)*
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For
projects taking place in January, February, March 2022
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For
projects starting in January, February, March 2022 and concluding on or before
December 31, 2022.
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Opening
date: October 1, 2021
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Closing
date: October 30, 2021
*Pending Council approval of the 2022
municipal operating budget.
Online Grant Writing 101 Workshops
Learn the basics of grant-writing for success! These online workshops are focused on building applicants' general grant writing skills for a wide variety of funding opportunities.
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Thursday,
December 3, 2020 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Tuesday,
December 8, 2020 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Access slides for these sessions here.
Online Q&A Sessions
A live online opportunity for applicants to ask program staff questions about the Advance Brampton Fund. Q&A Sessions are scheduled
by Term of Council priority, as follows:
Access slides for this session here.
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Brampton
is a Healthy and Safe City: Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Click Here to Register
Access slides for this session here.
Access slides for this session here.
Have a question about the Advance Brampton Fund or need support? Email program staff at abf@brampton.ca.