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Ontario Takes Steps to Combat Hate-Motivated Crimes
Community Partners to Lead Local Public Safety Initiatives July 22, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $1.7 million over the next two years in community-based programs to combat hate-motivated crimes. The funding will flow through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant to not-for-profit organizations and First Nation Band Councils. Applicants are required […]
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Read MoreBC Government: Community Resiliency Investment grant criteria expanded
July 17, 2020 KAMLOOPS – In response to feedback from Indigenous communities and local governments, the Province continues to improve the criteria for Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program grants. These grants fund eligible wildfire risk reduction projects in the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports category. The primary goal of the CRI program is to reduce […]
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Read MoreTraffic Safety Fund Grants Approved For 50 Communities Across Saskatchewan
June 29, 2020 Road safety improvements are coming to 50 communities across Saskatchewan, courtesy of $550,000 in grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 52 projects have been approved, with grants ranging from $2,320 to $57,750. These include digital speed display signs and other speed management projects, pedestrian crossing signals, school zone […]
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Read MoreHollywood A-Listers kick off campaign in support of Indigenous Women’s Leadership: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $200,000 to StFX’s Coady Institute
Today, St. Francis Xavier University’s Coady Institute is excited to announce the launch of the Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership with a goal of raising $1m to support Coady’s Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership and the Centre’s Indigenous programming. The creation of the fund comes as Canada’s National Indigenous History Month […]
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Read MoreOntario Providing Additional Support for Seniors
Provincewide Grant Program Will Promote Safety, Community Engagement and Financial Security TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing up to $4 million for the Seniors Community Grant Program, a significant increase over last year. This funding will help non-profit organizations, local services boards, or Indigenous groups develop programs for seniors that focus on combatting social […]
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Read MoreProvince provides grants to support people, rural economies
June 18, 2020 VICTORIA – The provincial government is providing nearly $14 million in grants for over 150 projects to support economic development and recreational opportunities for British Columbians in rural communities throughout the province. “As someone who lives in a rural community, I know that rural B.C. is the backbone of our economy,” said […]
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Read MoreMunicipalities and Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Community Garden Support Program
June 1, 2020 Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are still available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. To date, 48 applications have been approved for the upcoming season. There is no deadline to apply. As part of the $2.25-million Provincial Agrifoods Assistance […]
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Read MoreFunding will help northern Alberta recover and rebuild
The Government of Alberta is providing up to $147 million to help Albertans in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County recover and rebuild after spring flooding caused significant damage. The new Disaster Recovery Program will provide financial support to residents and business owners for uninsurable damages, as well as help restore municipal […]
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Read MoreBC Government: Grants to prevent crime, create safer communities
April 27, 2020 VICTORIA – Individuals experiencing gender-based violence, Indigenous communities healing from intergenerational traumas, and communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence will benefit from $11.8 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives. In total, 267 projects – led by community not-for-profits, school districts and others – will receive […]
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Read MoreNAFC – Applications Now Open: Investment Readiness Program
The application period for Round 1 of the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is now open! Find a guide on the application process, and information on eligibility here. If you have any questions that can’t be answered by the information provided, please contact Shady Hafez, NAFC IRP coordinator. Apply to the Investment Readiness Program by completing the following […]
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