Building Community Together Grant

City of Burlington residents can make meaningful change in their community with the Building Community Together Grant. It is designed to empower residents to create vibrant, connected, and welcoming spaces for people to connect.

About the Grant

The Building Community Together Grant (BCTG) supports community-led place making initiatives that strengthen belonging, spark collaboration, and transform local spaces into welcoming hubs of activity. By empowering residents to shape the places they call home, we aim to create neighbourhoods where people feel connected, included, and inspired to participate in community life.

BCTG goals are to support projects that:

• Strengthen connection between neighbours
• Create welcoming public spaces that focus on residents gathering together
• Encourage collaboration between residents, businesses, and community partners

Funding streams and types of projects

Shared Places, Together Spaces

• Create or improve elements in public spaces that promote health, happiness, & well-being while providing neighbours the opportunity to connect and engage in creative ways to address shared concerns.
• up to $10,000 per project

 Location:

• City property (example: Park or Street)
• Other public land (school boards, Region of Halton) or private land that is publicly accessible (requires letter from owner of land)

 Examples:

• Outdoor seating
• Wayfinding
• Little libraries
• Murals
• Vinyl wraps
• Pavement games

 Support:

• Show how the project will be supported by the community (in kind services, volunteer hours, donations, equipment, upkeep, etc.)
• Confirmation of six residents (one lead, five supporting) that support in any planning or maintaining required for project
• Signatures of at least 10-20 residents that live within 120m from project location
• Together, we’re building stronger, more connected neighbourhoods—one project at a time. Contact the Building Community Together Grant team to discuss your project idea.

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected neighbourhoods—one project at a time. Email Building Community Together Grant team to discuss your project idea.

How to apply

1. Criteria and guidelines

Read the 2026 criteria and guidelines to find out more information about the program.

2. Connect with City staff

Email the Building Community Together Grant team on next steps.

3. Build a team

Bring people together to work with you on your project.

4. Gather support

Get endorsements from residents in the area or local organizations/groups/businesses.

5. Create a budget

Create a project budget that shows expenses.

6. Submit application form

Complete the online application form.