The Ontario government is providing five non-profit organizations in Cambridge with $382,500 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) capital grant program.
According to a press release from Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell's office, the funding will help ensure that the community has safe and ready access to critical programming, activities and spaces.
The organizations will split the over $380k for various needs like infrastructure repairs and upgrades,
The Preston Lawn Bowling Club received a $15,200 grant to purchase and install accessible outdoor seating for members and visitors.
Townline Muslim Centre was given $143,500 to install LED lighting at its facility to promote wellness, exercise and community involvement all day long.
rare Charitable Research Reserve received $13,600 to renovate an educational pond for children for safe, hands-on outdoor environmental education and field trips.
The Preston Heights Community Group also received $52,300 for an accessible washroom, updated flooring, kitchenette area and workstations, while Drayton Entertainment will receive $100,000 to build universal and accessible washroom facilities to foster social inclusion and belonging for community members.
“Our government believes organizations like these funding recipients enrich the lives of people in Cambridge and play an important role in building a strong and prosperous economy in Ontario,” said Riddell in the release.
“These organizations are pillars of our community. This support will enable them to better serve the people of Cambridge and continue to make a positive difference.”
The OTF’s capital grant stream aims to improve the infrastructure that communities need to thrive. The grants are used for purchasing equipment, building new spaces, completing renovations, retrofits or repairs.
These grants support projects that will ultimately have a positive impact in communities across the province.
“Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference – whether it’s helping people train for new careers, learn new things, or simply connect with those around them,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport in the release. “That’s why capital grant support is so important. This funding will help ensure these spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.”
Since 2018, OTF has invested almost $682 million in more than 5,900 projects, creating more than 7,300 full-time jobs and generating nearly $981 million in economic benefits.
