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Downtown Trillium grants announced
Community organizations in neighbourhoods across Toronto will receive $4,905,500 in grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Many of the 39 grants announced in August by Caroline Di Cocco, Ontario's Minister of Culture, will support healthy living and increased physical activity in Toronto.
"Ontarians are increasingly aware of the need to become and remain active to be healthier," said Di Cocco. "Through the Foundation's grants to sports and recreation initiatives and infrastructure, communities can deliver better local programs and services, which improve our well-being. When Ontarians have more opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and physical activities, our population becomes healthier and more vibrant."
"The impact of funding these types of projects cannot be understated,‰ said Alexander Waugh, Grant Review Team Chair. „It improves the quality of life in our communities. Present and future generations will benefit from the funding received today."
OTF makes sports and fitness activities more accessible across Toronto. Argonaut Rowing Club will receive $150,000 over three years to co-ordinate its volunteer coaching team in order to enhance program effectiveness. Membership will also be expanded to increase participation in rowing, with an emphasis on youth and people with disabilities. The Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association, Toronto Division, will be awarded $115,000 over three years to grow its volunteer and fundraising capacity in order to expand the wheelchair-hockey league and increase the number of participants.
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