Grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations serving the community of upper Stoney Creek, which support community-based programs relating to health and social services, art and culture, education, conservation and recreation.

The grant must clearly provide demonstrable benefits to residents residing within 3 kilometers of the perimeter of the Newalta Stoney Creek Landfill Site.

Funding Preference will be given to applications which have the following objectives:

1. Provide enhancement for the community that is perceived to have been impacted by the presence of the Newalta Stoney Creek Landfill Site;

2. Enable people within the community to enrich and / or take greater control over their own lives;
3. Build effective community partnerships;

4. Realize a significant and sustainable result with a moderate amount of funding;

5. That clearly meet and define a need in the community;

6. Have evidence of support from the community organizations and funders;

7. Demonstrate efficient and co-ordinated use of human and financial community resources;

8. Put program beneficiaries in the planning;

9. Demonstrate planning for continuation of the project beyond initial funding;

10. That have a clearly defined and adequate method of evaluating and measuring outcomes;

11. To ensure the dollars are spent with maximum efficiency and long term impact.

Contact the Heritage Green Community Trust for more information:

Application Forms available by clicking on the link below or

by contacting the Trust Administrator at (905) 548-5877 or

by e-mail at hgct@newalta.com

Guidelines for Grantseekers

Heritage Green Community Trust Grant Application

It is estimated that the Trust will receive approximately $10 million over the 20 years the Newalta Stoney Creek Landfill is in operation.