January 29, 2021
City of Hamilton launches new Placemaking Grant Pilot Program
HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the launch of a new community funding program, the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program.
The program was made possible because of a $100,000 donation from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation, the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will fund community-led placemaking projects that temporarily animate public spaces.
Placemaking is a hands-on approach for making a meaningful change or impact in a neighborhood, city or region. Placemaking interacts with the unique geography, culture, and heritage of a space and is a way for residents to feel ownership of public space and use it in a way that is specific to community need.
Information about the grant program including the funding guidelines which outline the eligibility requirements, the application form, and a placemaking toolkit are available on the City’s website at Hamilton.ca/PlacemakingGrant.
Quick Facts
- Applications for the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will be accepted from groups of residents and non-profit organizations.
- Applicants can apply for funding at two levels:
- Category 1 – Up to $2,000 per project. Projects are temporary (from a few days up to one year) and may include a physical change to the place (signage, sculpture, garden planters, etc.) or may reimagine a space through repeated action (performances, gatherings, etc.).
- Category 2 – $5,000 to $20,000. Projects are temporary (from a few days up to three years) and will include a physical change to the place (seating, sculpture, etc.).
- It is expected that the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will award approximately 24 grants over the 2-year pilot period (approximately 20 grants in Category 1 and 2-4 grants in Category 2).
- Applications for funding are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Residents and community groups that miss the April 2021 deadline will have a second opportunity to apply for funding in the fall of 2021.
- City staff will work with applicants to ensure that any project that receives funding can meet COVID 19 regulations.
- Residents and groups who want to learn more about placemaking and the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program are encouraged to register for one of two virtual information sessions:
- Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.
For more information and to register for the information sessions visit: Hamilton.ca/PlacemakingGrant
Additional Resource
Information Update – Launch of Placemaking Grant Pilot Program (City Wide)