The province has announced over $1 million in Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grants for Simcoe North, aimed at updating facilities and increasing access to local programs and services.
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MPP JILL DUNLOP
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The Ontario government is allocating $1,037,100 this year to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and First Nation communities in Simcoe North through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) capital grant stream. This funding will enhance community spaces, broaden access to local programs and activities, and ensure that residents can continue to enjoy the services and facilities that make Simcoe North a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. “Local non-profit organizations are key to what makes Simcoe North such a lively and caring place to live. They bring people together through programs, recreation, culture, and community services,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “I’m excited that 11 organizations across Simcoe North will benefit from over $1 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital Grant stream. This support will allow them to enhance the spaces where residents gather, learn, and connect. These investments will create safer, more accessible facilities that can serve our communities for years ahead. Congratulations to all recipients for their incredible work in improving quality of life for those in Simcoe North.” OTF’s Capital grant stream assists organizations in upgrading their infrastructure so they can keep providing essential programs and services that Ontarians need. Whether it involves acquiring equipment or constructing new spaces or making renovations or repairs, these grants support projects that are positively impacting Simcoe North. Organizations receiving funding in Simcoe North include: La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie Midland Bay Sailing Club Orillia Lawn Bowling Club VOX Huronia Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 Orillia Camp Couchiching Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka Chippewas of Rama First Nation Orillia Rowing Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater Ontario Township of Ramara The Capital grant stream is part of the government’s strategy to enhance Ontario by investing in community infrastructure while supporting local organizations and fostering long-term economic growth. “Non-profit groups throughout Ontario deliver vital programming that helps individuals train for new careers, remain active, acquire new skills, and connect with their communities,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Our investment will help modernize these spaces so they can continue offering the services that strengthen communities and stimulate local economic development.” Please visit OTF’s website for further details.
MPP JILL DUNLOP
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The Ontario government is allocating $1,037,100 this year to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and First Nation communities in Simcoe North through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) capital grant stream. This funding will enhance community spaces, broaden access to local programs and activities, and ensure that residents can continue to enjoy the services and facilities that make Simcoe North a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. “Local non-profit organizations are key to what makes Simcoe North such a lively and caring place to live. They bring people together through programs, recreation, culture, and community services,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “I’m excited that 11 organizations across Simcoe North will benefit from over $1 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital Grant stream. This support will allow them to enhance the spaces where residents gather, learn, and connect. These investments will create safer, more accessible facilities that can serve our communities for years ahead. Congratulations to all recipients for their incredible work in improving quality of life for those in Simcoe North.” OTF’s Capital grant stream assists organizations in upgrading their infrastructure so they can keep providing essential programs and services that Ontarians need. Whether it involves acquiring equipment or constructing new spaces or making renovations or repairs, these grants support projects that are positively impacting Simcoe North. Organizations receiving funding in Simcoe North include: La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie Midland Bay Sailing Club Orillia Lawn Bowling Club VOX Huronia Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 Orillia Camp Couchiching Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka Chippewas of Rama First Nation Orillia Rowing Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater Ontario Township of Ramara The Capital grant stream is part of the government’s strategy to enhance Ontario by investing in community infrastructure while supporting local organizations and fostering long-term economic growth. “Non-profit groups throughout Ontario deliver vital programming that helps individuals train for new careers, remain active, acquire new skills, and connect with their communities,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Our investment will help modernize these spaces so they can continue offering the services that strengthen communities and stimulate local economic development.” Please visit OTF’s website for further details.
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“We sincerely thank TFO for this generous support which allows La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie to undertake an important capital improvement project at our community hub located at 63 Main Street in Penetanguishene. This funding will significantly improve the accessibility, safety, and visibility of our 10,267 sq. ft. facility which serves over 1,200 individuals annually through eight essential programs targeting families, seniors, youth, and newcomers. This support enables us to repair the main entrance concrete stairs; build a new code-compliant accessibility ramp; fully restore six exterior awnings ensuring safe year-round access; plus install a modern digital LED sign which enhances our community communications outreach. These upgrades not only extend the lifespan of a critical infrastructure asset but also reinforce an important francophone cultural space within a rural minority context-lowering participation barriers while promoting ongoing community engagement without other available municipal or provincial funding options.” – Tina-Anne Thibideau. Directrice générale , La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie “This investment is going to be significant for Midland Bay Sailing Club as well as the wider community we serve. Our Sailing School introduces both youth and adults to safe outdoor recreation on Georgian Bay; this funding ensures our dock infrastructure can sustain those activities into the future. We truly appreciate the Ontario Trillium Foundation along with the Government of Ontario’s support toward enhancing sailing opportunities as well as boosting recreational activities across North Simcoe.” – Chris Gooding , Sailing School Director , Midland Bay Sailing Club “The Orillia Lawn Bowling Club primarily consists of seniors who work hard maintaining our green lawns along with clubhouse facilities while keeping membership costs affordable. Unfortunately due aging conditions we’ve struggled updating old awning structures along with worn clubhouse flooring but thanks largely due this grant we’ll finally address those issues! Additionally repairs on irrigation systems also become possible now-we’re incredibly grateful!” – Shirley Healy , Past President , Orillia Lawn Bowling Club “Vox Huronia Community Choir is thrilled about receiving this generous grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation whose backing permits us purchasing new performance risers-bigger, safe units tailored specifically catering towards needs within vibrant multi-generational group consisting over fifty singers! We’re deeply thankful OTF stands behind supporting arts initiatives enhancing music sharing joy connections regionally assuring each choir member performs confidently too ! Thanks again OTF helping Vox Huronia maintain uplifting performances!” – Deborah Just , Boardchair , VOX Huronia “Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 appreciates having received major grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation enabling modernization efforts involving elevator upgrades alongside repairing building roofs allowing continued service offerings/programs catering towards members/community outreach.” – Chuck Penny , Second Vice President , Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 Orillia “Camp Couchiching feels honored receiving an OTF capital grant! We plan replacing generator dining hall ensuring operations persist even during power outages – couldn’t achieve this goal without your invaluable assistance !” – Jen Dundas , Executive Director , Camp Couchiching “On behalf Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka I’m truly thankful toward Ontario Trillium Foundation investing resources supporting children/families across region. When children face abuse they shouldn’t have repeat their stories multiple times! At center kids meet trained professionals within secure environments facilitating single interview process aligning investigation connecting families needed care directly. With demand increasing consistently additional funds make equipping second high-tech investigative room feasible thus preventing waitlists establishing timely trauma-informed response every child deserves one secure avenue tell their story once! Thank you OTF enabling greater assistance reach out hurting youngsters!” – Kate Waugh , Executive Director Child & Youth Advocacy Centre simcoemuskoka “I’d like express sincere gratitude Chief Council Rama First Nation extends appreciation towards Ontarian trilliumm foundation collectively aiding through grants helping elevate standards building accessibility serving present/future generations alike creating gathering spots strengthening ties among us folks living here together.”- Ted Williams Chief rama first nation“This fund provides club opportunity replace outdated boats while simultaneously acquiring larger crafts ensuring rowers accommodating any size may participate rowing safely ORILIA ROWING CLUB!”- Kate Gauldie President Orilia Rowing CLub”
“Big heartfelt thanks shared around everyone involved behind granting process enabling improvements taking place Royal Canadian Legion branch270 coldwater ; support helps obtain backup generator emergency shelter allowing installation air conditioning banquet hall renovation floors replacement table easy movement throughout kitchen areas ; we appreciate investment lasting impact felt wide across entire surrounding areas.”- Kari Malmstrom president royal canadian legion branch270 coldwater “
“On behalf township ramara I want extend thank you acknowledgement all entities responsible provisioning financial aid assisting growth foundations laid here today fostering future generations ahead investements like these always yield fruitful returns increased healthiness lifestyle habits among residents locally.’’- Basil Clarke Mayor Township Ramara “
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