Three Orillia community groups have received a combined $4,250 in grant money from the City.
Recipients include the Orillia and District Arts Council, Rotary Club of Orillia and Couchiching Jubilee House.
Mayor Steve Clarke says the City’s grants program is another way the municipality supports dedicated volunteers and community groups and their worthy causes.
“The City of Orillia is pleased to offer funding to support these local organizations and initiatives that contribute greatly to the betterment of Orillia,” said Clarke. “The grants program is another way the municipality is supporting these dedicated volunteers and community groups who continually give their time towards worthy and diverse causes, many of which are recovering from the impacts of the pandemic.”
Grant recipients through the 2022 General Grants Program:
- Orillia and District Arts Council – $1,250 to help offset costs relating to their upcoming mental health photography and art programs at The Meeting Place.
- Rotary Club of Orillia – $1,500 to aid with the costs of repairing and enhancing the train station and track located at Couchiching Beach Park, as it has been shut down for two years.
- Couchiching Jubilee House – $1,500 – Specifically, $500 to recruit, train and recognize new/former volunteers for programs and $1,000 to support sending children in their transitional housing program to Orillia summer camps.
The General Grants Program supports the not-for-profit sector in its efforts to contribute to the enrichment of community life in Orillia. Applicants must demonstrate that they are a registered charity or non-profit organization and that they are involved directly with volunteers and their efforts.
The City’s total grants budget annually is $32,000.
The next intake application deadline for the General Grants Program is May 16th, 2022.
For more information, including eligibility criteria, visit orillia.ca/grants.