Milton Community Connections Grant

The 2026 application is now open.

Submit an Application

This grant is given out on a first-come, first-served basis. If all the funding for the year is used before the end of the year, no more applications will be accepted for the rest of that year.

You need to submit your application at least 60 business days before your event or activity.

When submitting an application, you will need to provide: 

• Contact information
• Amount of funding being requested
• How funds would be used
• Short description of the initiative, including where and when it will take place and its total cost 

To apply for this funding, you must be a Milton resident/resident group or a Milton-based nonprofit organization, in good financial standing with the Town of Milton.

• Individuals submitting a resident/resident group application must be 18 years of age or older, and can only receive one (1) grant per funding year, per Milton residential address
• Nonprofit organizations can only receive one (1) grant per funding year, and become ineligible for any other Town of Milton grant funding for the same calendar year that the Milton Community Connections Grant has been allotted
• Nonprofit organizations must operate under the authority of an active volunteer board / executive / organizing committee with at least five (5) members, with a minimum of four (4) members not related by blood or marriage
• Nonprofit organizations must have a minimum of 75% of its membership / registrants comprised of Milton residents / ratepayers (exemptions may apply)
• Nonprofit organizations must have a central organization email address and demonstrated online presence proving ease of accessibility to the Milton public.
• Grant recipients must provide proof of General Liability Insurance coverage for any approved allocations or associated events, with a limit of not less than $5 million proof of insurance, listing the Corporation of the Town of Milton, 150 Mary St., Milton., ON L9T 6Z5 as an additional insured; indication that cross liability is included under the General Liability Policy; and 30 days written notice of cancellation or material change in coverage.
• Grant recipients must follow all municipal, provincial and federal legislation and by-laws related to the event / activity, and are responsible for all arranging and applying for any and all inspections/permits/licenses/approvals related to the approved items of their application

The event/activity must:

• take place in, or directly benefit the Milton community

• be entirely free and accessible for the Milton public to participate in and attend
• be publicly accessible and not held on a property associated with an applicant’s personal business
• provide for community building, an opportunity for connection, knowledge sharing, and relationship building

View the full eligibility guidelines.

Here are some examples of events that might be eligible for the Milton Community Connections Grant:

• Activities that help people learn about different cultures;
• Arts and culture events like workshops, talks, walking tours, concerts, talent shows, storytelling, cooking shows, game nights, public art projects, and outdoor movies;
• Sessions to learn new sports;
• Neighborhood street parties or picnics;
• Activities focused on health and wellness through recreation;
• Events centered around recreation and culture that help people in the community who might feel alone or who need extra support;
• Various special events.

These examples are not the only ones possible. We welcome all ideas that fit the goals of the program, and you can submit them to see if they qualify for funding.

• Contract fees (e.g. artists, service people, security, etc.)
• Equipment
• Food and/or beverages (non-alcoholic)
• Music
• Operating costs (e.g. liability insurance, road closures, etc.)
• Promotion
• Rental Fees
• Supplies

Here are some examples of aspects of your event that will not be covered by funding: 

• Buying things that someone keeps after the event, like prizes. (Nonprofit organizations may keep items, pending review)
• Buying alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.
• Buying or renting fireworks and propane tanks.
• Remitting payment to individuals for their time

Examples of groups and activities that are not eligible include: