Local and Province-Wide Community Groups Across Ontario Receive more than $33 Million in Grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Toronto, August 5, 2008 – Local and Province-Wide not-for-profit and charitable organizations will benefit from grants recently confirmed by the Board of Directors of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Ontario Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll said that many of the 485 grants totalling $33,024,100 will provide opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to improve their health and become more active in their communities.
“The McGuinty government recognizes the numerous benefits that arts, culture and recreational programs bring to our communities,” said Minister Carroll. “These Ontario Trillium Foundation grants will have a powerful impact on local economies and improve the quality of life for Ontario families."
“What better way to build healthy and vibrant communities,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair of the OTF Board of Directors. “These grants will enable groups to create more social, cultural and recreational activities, remove barriers to full participation and promote healthy living.”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. Ontario's 2008 spring budget boosted the Foundation's annual funding to $110 million from $105 million, which will be further increased to $120 million by 2009-2010.
Community and Province-Wide grants were confirmed by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 26, 2008.
View the list of Our Grants.
|