Available Funding Streams​

The 2024 Advance Brampton Fund offers three funding streams:

Developing - Closed

Funding to be allocated: $500,000*

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 project expenses.

Application Intake: ​Open: October 2, 2023 | Deadline: November 22, 2023 | Announcements: January 2024

Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support a project that has been run successfully at least once before in Brampton. Funding is provided to help grow a project's reach, participant engagement and overall impact.

Amplifying - Closed

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Funding to be allocated: $750,000*

Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits

Maximum Available Grant: Up to $25,000 in matching project funds to a maximum of 50% of project expenses

Application Intake: Open: October 2, 2023 | Close: November 22, 2023 | Announcements: January 2024

Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support a project that has been run at least twice before in Brampton. Funding is provided to elevate the project's reach, participant​ engagement and overall impact.

New and Small Projects - Application Intake 1 Closed

Funding to be allocated: First Call: $125,000* | Second Call: $125,000*

Eligible Organizations: Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits and Unincorporated Non-Profit Groups

Maximum Available Grant: Up to $5,000 (Please note the removal of the match requirement in this funding stream).

Application Intake 1: CLOSED | Announcements: January 2024.

Application Intake 2*: Open: February 29, 2024 | Second Deadline: March 28, 2024 | Announcements: May 2024

Project Types: This stream of funding is designed to support new and smaller projects providing essential grants to nurture their growth

​All Streams

• One (1) application to the New and Small Projects Stream and one (1) application to either the Amplifying or Developing streams can be supported provided they are unique projects.
• 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, 2024 and December 31, 2024
• Please consult the 2024​ Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines before submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund

^{*2024 Advance Brampton Fund totals to be allocated amounts are pending council approval of the 2024 Municipal Operating Budget.​}

^{​*2024 Advance Brampton Fund New and Small Projects Stream availability is pending council approval of the 2024 Municipal Operating Budget.}​

2024 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines

Before starting or submitting an application to the Advance Brampton Fund please consult the 2024 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.

Download and View the 2024 Advance Brampton Fund Guidelines​

Applications

​How to Access Applications:​​

1. Click on the 'APPLY NOW' button above.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Click 'Programs' in the top right corner of the screen.
5. 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. ​​
   
   
   

Grant Information Sessions

​2024 Advance Brampto​n Fund Grant Information Sessions will take place virtually on October 4, October 5, and October 6 between 6pm and 8pm. There are sessions provided for each stream of funding and one session provided on all thre streams. Sessions include content on organization and project eligibility, application questions and review and insight into sound grant writing and management strategy. The program has changed since last year and it is recommended that all applicants attend a 2024 Grant Information Session. Registrations are limited to the first 100, but the All Streams information session will be recorded and provided on this webpage for viewing two days after its delivery. You can find out more and register for Grant Informatio​n Sessions below:

New and Small Projects Information Session Content

This Information Session was held on October 4th, 2023. Below you can view and download the content from the session:

View New & Small Projects Information Session Video​

View New & Small Projects Grant Writing Slides

Developing and Amplifying Project Stream Grant Information Session​​

​This Information Session was held on October 5th, 2023. Below you can view and download the content for the session:

View Developing and Amplifying Streams Information Session Video​​

View Developing and Amplifying Eligibility and Review Slides​

View Developing and Amplifying Grant Writing Slides​

All Streams Grant Information Session

This Information Sessions was held of October 6th, 2023. Below you can view and download the content for the session:

View the All Streams Information Session Video​​

View the All Streams Eligibility and Review Slides​

View the All Streams Grant Writing Slides

Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Learning Series​

The Advance Brampton Fund in partnership wit​h 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.​

City Priorities

Within each of the above funding streams applicants must select a City Priority Area​ with which their project aligns. Each City Priority is supported by a City Department. In 2024 the City Priority Areas the Advance Brampton Fund seeks to impact are:

• Arts and Cultu​re
  
• Recreation​
• Community Safety​​​