Since 1961
Funding the Future of Amateur Sport in Hamilton
For over 60 years, we’ve invested in local athletes, clubs, and programs. Apply for a grant and put your team on stronger ground.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Next Deadline: April 30th or October 31st
The Trust reviews 35–50 grant requests annually. Don’t miss your window — gather your documents and apply before the next deadline.
CLUBS – TEAMS – LEAGUES
From Rinks to Courts to Fields
Clubs, teams, leagues, and organizing committees — if you’re fostering competitive amateur sport in Hamilton, you’re eligible to apply for a grant. CTA button: View Guidelines
CLUBS – TEAMS – LEAGUES
From Rinks to Courts to Fields
Clubs, teams, leagues, and organizing committees — if you’re fostering competitive amateur sport in Hamilton, you’re eligible to apply for a grant. CTA button: View Guidelines
Since 1961
A Legacy Rooted in Hamilton’s Sporting Heritage
The Hamilton Tiger-Cat Athletic Trust — operating as the Hamilton Athletic Trust — is one of two trusts established in perpetuity when the Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football Club passed into private hands. Created in 1961, the Athletic Trust exists to serve a broad spectrum of amateur sports other than football. Since its founding, the capital sum has grown seven-fold while providing grants to 35–50 organizations annually.
OUR MANDATE
Three Core Responsibilities
The Athletic Trust Agreement of 1961 directs the Trustees to fulfill these ongoing duties to the Hamilton community.
Invite & Receive
Invite self-sustaining amateur sports clubs, teams, organizations and associations to apply on a yearly basis for financial aid in support of their goals.
Assess & Award
Assess each application received and dispense grants accordingly — dedicated to fostering, developing, encouraging, and assisting amateur sports in Hamilton.
Invest & Preserve
Hold in trust and invest the capital funds, keeping the principal intact while making yearly earned investment income available for amateur sport.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Trustees
The Trust is administered by an independent board dedicated to supporting amateur sport in Hamilton.
Trish Chant-Sehl
B.Kin, M.H.K.
CHAIR
Jeff Cabral
CPA, CA
Vice-Chair
Greg Maychak
B.A,
TRUSTEE
Don Bridgman
B.P.E.
TRUSTEE
Sean R. Casey
B.Comm.,CA, CPA, CIRP.
Trustee
Jeff Cabral
CPA., CA
TRUSTEE
TBA
TRUSTEE
Grant Submission
Don’t Miss the Next Deadline
Applications are accepted twice per year. Submit your completed application by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
SPRING
APRIL
30
by 5:00 p.m.
★ NEXT DEADLINE
OCTOBER
31
by 5:00 p.m.