​​​BRAMPTON, ON — The City of Brampton is opening applications for the 2026 Advance Brampton Fund​ on September 2, 2025.

About the Advance Brampton Fund

The Advance Brampton Fund is 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 strategic priorities. 

Since its inception in 2020, the Advance Brampton Fund has approved more than $6.1 million in funding for 559 projects that enhance the quality of life for Brampton residents by supporting innovative, community-focused programs.

Funding is aligned with the City’s priorities of Community Safety and Well-being, Arts and Culture and Recreation. Designed to strengthen community engagement, civic participation and artistic and cultural expression, the fund supports non-profit organizations through three distinct funding streams:

• New and Small Projects – Up to $5,000 for new or existing initiatives with smaller funding needs.
• Developing – Up to $12,500 in matching funds for projects that have run at least once in Brampton.
• Amplifying – Up to $25,000 in matching funds for projects that have run at least twice in Brampton.
  

New this year, the City is piloting a capital grant of up to $10,000 in matching funds through the new Arts and Culture Space Improvement Grant Stream. Available to eligible arts and culture organizations, this funding opportunity responds to ongoing challenges faced by artists and arts organizations resulting from increasing costs and changing dynamics in the way arts spaces are utilized. It is designed to help enhance, improve and develop creative spaces across Brampton.

How to apply

Interested non-profit and charitable organizations can apply online by visiting brampton.ca/abf. ​The submission deadline is September 30, 2025. 

Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines and attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about eligibility, funding streams and the application process. 

Register now! Join a virtual grant information session

Non-profits and registered charities are invited to join a virtual grant information session to learn more about the 2026 Advance Brampton Fund. These information sessions will cover grant timelines and eligibility and will answer questions about the application process. 

New and Small Projects Stream

Date: August 12, 2025

Time: 6 to 8:30 pm

​Amplifying and Developing Project Streams

Date: August 13, 2025

Time: 6 to 8:30 pm

All Streams

Date: August 14, 2025

Time: 1:30 to 4 pm

Arts and Culture Space Improvement Grant Stream

Date: August 19, 2025

Time: 6 to 8:30 pm

To register for an upcoming grant information session, visit brampton.ca/abf.   ​

Demonstrating the impact of the Advance Brampton Fund

Each year, the City of Brampton collects and reviews data from organizations funded through the Advance Brampton Fund to understand the program’s reach and outcomes. These insights, drawn from project close-out reports, help illustrate how the Fund is contributing to a stronger, more vibrant community. In 2024, ABF-supported initiatives reported:

• Approximately 1,909 volunteers contributed more than 84,000 hours of service, representing a $1.4 million boost to Brampton’s local economy.
• The creation of 549 paid opportunities for Brampton-based artists, with more than $123,000 in compensation issued through ABF-funded projects.
• More than $192,000 invested in job and leadership development, supporting skill-building for over 3,000 participants.
• Over 4,300 older adults benefited from targeted programming, supported by a $315,039 investment.
• Two food security programs provided access to food for more than 6,300 residents.

Projects funded through the 2025 Advance Brampton Fund are currently being implemented. Their outcomes will be assessed and reported in 2026.

For more information, visit brampton.ca/abf.    ​