LoveMyHood Matching Grant now accepting applications 2025

Do you want to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood? The LoveMyHood Matching Grant supports projects that bring neighbours together, build connections, foster a sense of belonging, and create new programs and spaces that make Kitchener a great community.  

The City of Kitchener’s LoveMyHood Matching Grant provides one-time cash funding for new resident-led city-supported projects and neighbourhood initiatives:

  • Up to $30,000 for projects on city land

  • Up to $10,000 for projects on private property 

  • Up to $2,000 for events  

Need some inspiration for a cool idea?

From little libraries to community gardens, greening projects, neighbourhood pop-up markets, street parties, park benches, art murals, neighbourhood programs. and more! Read about some of our most recent LoveMyHoodprojects at www.lovemyhood.ca/stories.

Then gather your neighbours and your ideas! You can submit your application anytime, however, the LoveMyHood Grant Selection Committee will review the applications three times per year, as follows for this year:

  • Thursday, March 13

  • Thursday,June 12

  • Thursday, November 13

Both formal and informal neighbourhood-based community groups are eligible to apply.

To discuss your project idea with a NeighbourhoodProject Coordinator, to apply online, or for more information about the LoveMyHood Matching Grant, visit www.lovemyhood.ca