City of Kitchener Community Development Infrastructure Program
Seed grants of up to $10,000 for Kitchener neighbourhood associations and communities of interest addressing local community issues.
About this program
The Community Development Infrastructure Program provides one-time seed funding for community development projects that strengthen neighbourhood cohesion and stability in Kitchener. Eligible applicants are neighbourhood associations and communities of interest that have identified shared concerns affecting a geographic area of the city and have an organizational structure to complete projects and account for finances. The 2026 intake is closed because all funds have been allocated.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are Kitchener neighbourhood associations and communities of interest with an organizational structure able to implement and account for community development projects.
Requirements
- Applicant must be a neighbourhood association or community of interest.
- Project must address issues identified in a geographic area of Kitchener.
- Group must have an organizational structure to initiate, follow through, and account for finances.