Halton Hills Launches Community Partnership Program Applications Now Open

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills believes that governments, community groups and organizations have a shared responsibility to contribute to residents’ quality of life and well-being.  To support this approach, the municipality established the Community Partnership Program (CPP) to allocate municipal funds and resources to support community-based activities, events and initiatives that align with the Town’s priorities. 

“Meeting the needs of residents through a collaborative approach of working alongside community organizations is an excellent example of what makes our municipality so special,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “I would like to thank these organizations for working with us to keep residents in our community connected and engaged.”

Community organizations can now submit applications to the Halton Hills Community Partnership Program (CPP) for community-based activities, events and initiatives that have outcomes aligning with the following priority areas:

Active Living

• Create community gatherings and celebrate rural character, culture, agriculture, and local history.
• Build connected and more engaged neighbourhoods.
• Focus on outdoor activities and connecting residents to nature. 

Community Well-being

• Support recreation for all.
• Focus on active recreation, sport, active transportation, healthy lifestyles.
• Make improvements to parks and facilities

Community and Neighbourhood Engagement

• Improve and encourage inclusion, community health and well-being.
• Support families, youth, seniors, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Promote and create quality opportunities for civic participation and volunteerism.

Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may submit one application. The application deadline is Friday, March 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

The Town will host two virtual information sessions for community organizations to learn about the CPP and the application process from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22 and Tuesday, March 1.

Register or learn more about the Community Partnership Program. Or call 905-873-2600 x2273.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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