Community Partnerships

Youth and Seniors Advisory Committees

Seniors Advisory Committee Information

Seniors Advisory Committee Letter of Commitment and Terms of Reference

Haldimand County is very excited to be launching its first ever Seniors Advisory Committee, which will assist the municipality in providing a safe, healthy and engaging place to live, work and play for all older adults!

The Seniors Advisory Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to Haldimand County Council on matters, issues and policies that impact the quality of life of seniors (60 years-plus) in the County, including one member being invited to represent the Committee on the County’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

We are excited that you are interested in participating in this new venture and will work to ensure that you have a meaningful, collaborative experience. If you are chosen to be a member of this Committee there will also be expectations of you. All members will be required to prepare for and attend 6-10 meetings—approximately 1.5 hours in length—per year. There will be projects and policies that Haldimand County will need the Committee to review and give feedback on from the perspective of seniors. The expectation is that everyone will come to all meetings with an open mind and acceptance of everyone else and their contributions.

Please review the Terms of Reference prior to submitting your application below.

Thanks for your interest in joining our Committee!

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Information

YAC Letter of Commitment

Haldimand County is very excited to be launching its first ever Youth Advisory Committee, which will assist the municipality in providing a safe, healthy and engaging place to live, work and play for all young individuals!

The Youth Advisory Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to Haldimand County Council on matters, issues and policies that impact the quality of life of youth (16-24 years of age) in the County, including one member being invited to represent the Committee on the County’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

We are excited that you are interested in participating in this new venture and will work to ensure that you have a meaningful, collaborative experience. If you are chosen to be a member of this Committee there will also be expectations of you. All members will be required to prepare for and attend 6-10 meetings—approximately 1.5 hours in length—per year. There will be projects and policies that Haldimand County will need the Committee to review and give feedback on from the perspective of youth. The expectation is that everyone will come to all meetings with an open mind and acceptance of everyone else and their contributions.

Please review the Terms of Reference prior to submitting your application below.

Thanks for checking out our Committee; we look forward to seeing your application!

Committee Application Form

  • Experience, Skills and Interests:

  • I, certify that all the information contained within this application is truthful and accurate, and I understand what this application is for.

Partnerships are an effective way to support community groups and the County in achieving community and strategic goals. The Community Partnership Program (CPP) is a policy and process which helps the County identify and prioritize appropriate partnerships. The CPP ensures a single entry-point into the County for proposals from groups and/or individuals, as well as a fair and consistent approach to reviewing, assessing and approving community proposals.

Currently, the County offers three community capital funding streams (Community Projects, Community Halls and Community Beautification) and funding agreements to support the operational management of community halls and fields.

Capital Funding Opportunities

What does the Community Projects Capital Fund support?

Community Projects are those capital initiatives which are new and/or intended to enhance/replace an existing asset which is located on County land. All projects taking place on County-owned land—whether or not they require County/other funding or are 100% funded by the applicant—must be screened and approved through this process.

Eligibility Guidelines (available soon)
Application Form (available soon)
Final Report Form (available soon)

Community Beautification Fund

Currently, $60,000 is available annually to support community beautification projects on Haldimand County-owned property. The funding is provided in recognition of the importance of beautification to the vitality of any community, as well as the sense of pride and quality of life it fosters for residents and visitors to the County. Showcasing our communities supports business attraction and retention, and leads to potential new tourism and economic development opportunities.

Groups may apply for beautification funding of up to 50% of the total cost of the proposed project to a maximum of $4,000 per year/per organization. Interested organizations/groups are encouraged to make submissions to the Community Beautification program each year within the framework outlined in the Guidelines, below. Please read all conditions and requirements contained in the Guidelines prior to completing the Community Beautification form.

Review the 2022 Guidelines here!

Community Halls Capital Fund

In partnership with a variety of community groups, Haldimand County supports the ongoing availability and operation of many Community Halls throughout the County. Among the supports provided to maintain the Halls is community group access to capital funding for major or emergency repairs.

For more details regarding Capital Funding Opportunities, please review the Community Halls Capital Policy (Policy No. 2003-01).

Community Beautification Applications

Click here if you are ready to start the application!

What types of proposals fit in the Community Partnership Program?

Only proposals for projects taking place on County-owned property will be considered. Refer to the Community Program Policy for more details.

What types of proposals don’t fit within the Community Partnership Program?

Proposals which relate to program or service delivery or opportunities which are outside the policy (e.g. large, multi-year infrastructure projects) are not eligible. The latter will require an exception to the policy by Council through a special staff report; these will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include:

  • a community-based Board of Directors on behalf of a not-for-profit, incorporated group/organization; or,
  • an established community association or private sector business or organization in conjunction with a not-for-profit organization as the lead on the proposal.

Operating Agreements

Volunteers are a tremendous asset within Haldimand County, and the County is fortunate to have operating agreements with many community groups to oversee the day-to-day management of many Community Halls and Fields throughout the region.

If you have any questions regarding this program or a proposed project, please contact:

cdp@haldimandcounty.on.ca 

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