The City Enrichment Fund is the City of Hamilton’s municipal investment in a wide range of program areas that supports the City’s Strategic Plan and 25 Year Community Vision. There are seven Program Areas: Agriculture, Arts, Communities, Culture & Heritage, Community Services, Digital (NEW Pilot Program), Environment, Sports & Active Lifestyles.
3-year Multi-Year Funding
The City Enrichment Fund is piloting a 3-year Multi-Year Funding program. To be considered for multi-year funding applicants must:
- Be within an eligible Program Area and Stream
- Self-identify as a multi-year candidate within the year 1 application (2025)
- Have received CEF funding for the same program in the prior year (2024)
- Submit a 3-year programming outline as part of the year 1 application
- Is in a healthy financial position according to the CEF financial review process and, if applicable, provides a deficit reduction plan and surplus justification
- Is providing the program and/or service described in the year 1 application over the 3-year multi-year funding period (2025-2028)