Hamilton Community Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play here in Hamilton. Through Free to Play, we’re supporting community projects that help kids unplug and reconnect — with nature, friends, and their imaginations.

Free to Play supports local solutions that break down barriers to play so more children can move, create, and connect.

Starting November 28, 2025 organizations in Hamilton can apply for funding to deliver creative programs that engage children in outdoor play. Eligible applicants include registered charities or non-profit organizations, including Indigenous Governing Bodies, incorporated non-profit organizations, such as a community group, Indigenous nation/community, school board, school, or local organization registered federally or provincially.

Applications open on November 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST and close on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 pm EST.

Free to Play is being delivered in selected communities across Canada to ensure deep local impact, with the long-term goal of scaling in future phases.

Read more details here and check back for more details as they become available on November 28th.