The City Enrichment Fund (CEF) is the City’s municipal investment in a wide range of program areas that support the City’s Strategic Plan and 25 Year Community Vision. The grant program is comprised of Program Areas, Streams and Categories.
Arts Organizations
October 10, 12 noon to 1:30pm - Virtual
In partnership with Hamilton Arts Council
This session will introduce the City Enrichment Fund and provide an overview of the three Funding Streams available to not-for-profit Arts Organizations: Arts Operating, Arts Festivals, and Arts Capacity Building. The presentation will cover submission requirements, the application process, an overview of the new Multi-Year Funding pilot, and conclude with a Q&A.
This session is intended for new and returning applicants to provide grants to Established Professional Organizations, Established Semi-professional Organizations, and Emerging Organizations.
Creation & Presentation for Artists
October 17, 6 to 7:30 pm - In person
Location: Hamilton Artists Inc.,155 James St. N., Hamilton, L8R 2K9
In partnership with Hamilton Artists Inc. and HFTco
This in-person session will introduce the City Enrichment Fund and provide an overview of the Creation & Presentation funding stream. The presentation will cover the application, eligibility and assessment criteria and conclude with a Q&A. Presentation partners, Hamilton Artists Inc. and HFTco, will also share upcoming opportunities for local artists.
About Hamilton Artists Inc:
Hamilton Artists Inc. (The Inc.) is a charitable, not-for-profit artist-run centre. The Inc empowers artists of all career levels to take risks with their contemporary visual arts practices and present their work in a critical context. Our exhibitions, publications, and special projects offer education and mentorship, facilitate regional and national dialogue, and encourage collaboration, conversation, and critical inquiry. Our programs are free and open to everyone. This information session is part of our ongoing professional development series, "Workin' on it!"
About HFTco:
Hamilton Festival Theatre Company (HFTco) is a not-for-profit charitable organization committed to training, platforming, and amplifying Hamilton’s theatre artists and storytellers. Since 2003, HFTco has been building a community for artists and arts lovers, and cultivating work that is accessible, innovative, and artistically adventurous through the Hamilton Fringe Festival, Frost Bites, the ALERT education program for emerging arts leaders, the Spark Teen Intensive, and more
About the Venue:
Hamilton Artists Inc. strives to ensure all exhibitions, programs, events, and services are accessible to visitors. The facility is wheelchair accessible, outfitted with automatic doors at the entrance, courtyard and washrooms. For any questions, email Executive Director, Derek Jenkins, at executive@theinc.ca
Drop-in/Q&A Appointments
Virtual Drop-in/Q&A appointments are available upon request from October 15 to November 8, 2024. These one-on-one meetings are for new and returning applicants to receive custom and enhanced support ahead of the City Enrichment Fund application intake deadline.
