Call for applications: Open Grant Advisory Committee

Call for applications: Open Grant Advisory Committee Hamilton Community Foundation is seeking two to three members for our Open Grants Advisory Committee for a one-year commitment beginning in late April 2025. As a member of this committee, you will help to allocate financial support that can make a significant difference in the lives of Hamiltonians. Your expertise, insights and dedication will contribute to ensuring that HCF’s Open Grants Program remains fair, transparent and has a positive impact. Read more and apply here.

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More than $800,000 in grants distributed to community

More than $800,000 in grants distributed to community Hamilton Community Foundation recently made 64 grants totalling $811,411 to charitable and non-profit organizations in Hamilton. The funding supports a wide variety of programming including access to nature, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, music education for seniors, clothing and baby essentials, and subsidized moving services for families escaping domestic violence. Most of the funding came from The Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund[1] which supports evidence-based programs and services that help children/youth; families,…

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Granting decisions shift to local charities through HCF program

Hamilton Community Foundation launches $500,000 participatory granting pilot A pilot program that shares decision-making power with local charities is one way that Hamilton Community Foundation is addressing historical underfunding for marginalized communities. The pilot employs “participatory granting” — a trust-based, community-engaged approach to granting that shifts decision-making power to those most impacted by the funding. It was launched late last year with the goal of enhancing equitable resource distribution and community empowerment among local equity-deserving community-led charitable organizations. According to…

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