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.
Please read all of the information on this page before starting or submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund.
Available Funding Streams
The 2021 Advance Brampton Fund offers three funding streams:
Emerging
Funding to be allocated: $250,000
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: Quarterly – Open now, closes April 30, 2021. APPLY NOW
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
Funding to be allocated: $250,000
Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits, Unincorporated Non-Profits
Maximum Available Grant: Up to $12,500 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
Application Intake: Annually – Closed on February 3, 2021
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
Funding to be allocated: $250,000
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 – Closed on February 3, 2021
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, 2021 and December 31, 2021
Within each stream of funding $50,000 is earmarked specifically for Community Safety projects under the Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City Term of Council Priority.
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.
Important Resources
Before starting or submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund please consult the important documents below
2021 Advance Brampton Guidelines – This document outlines all of the guidelines for the Advance Brampton Fund, including: organizational eligibility, project eligibility, eligible expenses, close out reporting information and much more. It is a crucial document to an applicant’s success within the Advance Brampton Fund
2021 Eligibility Quick Reference Guide – This document outlines all of the organizational eligibility criteria and supporting documentation that must be submitted with an application.
2021 Registered Charity Eligibility Checklist – This document is a quick checklist an applicant can use to ensure applications contain all the appropriate eligibility information and attachments.
2021 Incorporated Non-Profit Eligibility Checklist – This document is a quick checklist an applicant can use to ensure applications contain all the appropriate eligibility information and attachments.
2021 Unincorporated Non-Profit Eligibility Checklist – This document is a quick checklist an applicant can use to ensure applications contain all the appropriate eligibility information and attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions – This document outlines some frequently asked questions to help provide any information you may still be looking for.
Applications
Access our applications by clicking on APPLY NOW above. On the next screen, please use the buttons on the top right of the screen to register or log in. Once this is complete you will be taken to a listing of available applications.
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
Grant Writing 101
There are no Grant Writing 101 workshops currently scheduled. Stay tuned for future opportunities.
Download the most recent Grant Writing 101 Presentation
Other Training and Development Opportunities
Stay tuned to learn more about the Advance Brampton Fund's 2021 non-profit and charitable sector development opportunities.
Advance Brampton Fund Information Sessions and Q&A
All information sessions have completed for the 2021 Grant Cycle.
Download the presentation from the Brampton is a Mosaic Priority Area Information Session
Download the presentation from the Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City Priority Area Information Session
Download the presentation from the Brampton is a Green City Priority Area
Have a question about the Advance Brampton Fund or need support? Email program staff at abf@brampton.ca
Current Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
| Q1 Emerging
Projects Stream |
| Organization
Name |
Funding |
| 10126306
Canada Foundation (Laal Button) |
$5,000.00 |
| Brampton
Festival Singers |
$4,950.00 |
| Concord in the
City Community Ability Initiative |
$5,000.00 |
| Congress of
Black Women |
$4,100.00 |
| En'tyce
Mentorship |
$5,000.00 |
| Grace United
Church |
$4,975.00 |
| Gujarat Public
Affairs Council of Canada |
$5,000.00 |
| Off the Record |
$1,500.00 |
| Priority
Wellness Canada |
$4,650.00 |
| Testoper |
$4,520.00 |
| Developing
Projects Stream |
| Organization
Name |
Funding |
| 10126306
Canada Foundation (Laal Button) |
$12,500.00 |
| Artists and
Artisans Development Network |
$11,850.00 |
| Arts and
Culture Initiative of South Asia |
$12,500.00 |
| Brampton Young
at Heart Seniors |
$6,075.00 |
| Brams United
Girls Soccer Club |
$5,900.00 |
| Canada India
USA Development Forum (CIUDF) |
$11,924.00 |
| Canadian
Indo-Carribean Festival |
$12,500.00 |
| Canadian
Multicultural Heritage Council |
$9,181.00 |
| Desi Royals
Community Service |
$12,350.00 |
| Essence of
Mind Outreach Program |
$9,100.00 |
| Ghandian
Initiative for Development of Support Services |
$12,450.00 |
| Gujarat Public
Affairs Council of Canada |
$10,562.50 |
| Journey
Neighbourhood Centre |
$8,800.00 |
| Krish Hope
Rehabilitation |
$12,500.00 |
| Maj. Wm.
Dwight Sharpe Branch 15 Royal Canadian Legion |
$3,425.00 |
| Mental and
Emotional Health Awareness Rennaisance |
$12,500.00 |
| Music at the
Towers |
$12,500.00 |
| My Nose Inc. |
$12,500.00 |
| Skills for
Life |
$10,875.00 |
| Swar Sadhana
Music Lovers Club |
$12,250.00 |
| Swargunjan
Music Academy |
$12,100.00 |
| Testoper |
$12,500.00 |
| The Hive
Performing Arts |
$11,220.00 |
| Amplifying
Projects Stream |
| Organization
Name |
Funding |
| Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Peel |
$25,000.00 |
| Broadening
Horizons |
$25,000.00 |
| Free for all
Foundation |
$22,580.00 |
| Friends of
Gujarat |
$25,000.00 |
| Generation No
Limit |
$25,000.00 |
| Kiwanis Club
of Brampton |
$25,000.00 |
| Lady Ballers
Camp |
$25,000.00 |
| One Voice One
Team Youth Leadership |
$25,000.00 |
| Punjabi
Community Health Services |
$25,000.00 |
| The FOLD
Foundation |
$25,000.00 |
Past Advance Brampton Fund Recipients
2020 Advance Brampton Fund Recipients