July 6, 2016
In a little less than 12 months, our country will come together in celebration, as we mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. I am excited to announce that, as part of my new role as Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport, I will also be the Minister responsible for the
Ontario150 program.
Today, I am excited to share part of the province’s plan to honour this milestone and recognize 150 years of Ontario as a province within Canada.
The
Ontario150 program is a series of events and initiatives that will stretch to every corner of our province, showcasing Ontario’s innovative spirit, our culture and our community diversity.
In addition to a number of signature events planned across the province, municipalities, community organizations and Indigenous groups will be able to access funding programs designed to bring people together, while laying the groundwork for a strong economic, social and cultural legacy for Ontario’s next 150 years.
There are three application-based
Ontario150 grant programs. They include:
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The Community Capital Program — a $25 million fund to renovate, repair and retrofit existing community and cultural infrastructure to increase access, improve safety and maximize community use (application period opens July 18 and closes September 14, 2016)
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The Partnership Program — a $5 million program to support new partnerships and collaborations that engage, enable and empower youth as the next generation of Ontario leaders (application period opens July 6 and closes September 30, 2016);
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And the Community Celebration Program —a $7 million fund to help communities celebrate this historic year (application period opens July 6 and closes September 2, 2016).
To learn more about the programs and how to apply, visit
ontario.ca/150. I encourage you to share this information with organizations in your community.
Ontario150 is an opportunity to show the pride we share as Ontarians, to tell our story to the country and to the world, and help shape our province’s future.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Eleanor McMahon
Minister
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport