Provides grants up to $5000 to support basic needs including:
- clothing and footwear
- food and basic household needs
- medical needs
- personal development and recreation
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Eligibility
Grant applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian resident in need of financial assistance.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Applications are done on the website.
Required documents:
- recipient’s Canadian birth certificate, passport, Indian status card, or permanent residence card
- most recent year’s Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment (include the Notice of Assessment for all income earners in the household)
- two quotes/estimates from vendors or service providers for the cost of the items for which the financial assistance is being requested
- optional letter from a third party such as a doctor, teacher, social worker, or therapist
Age Range
ages 18 and older
Classifications
Last Full Update
June 23, 2023