Monday, 10 August 2009

Federal government announces not-for-profit grants

The federal government is offering infrastructure grants to not-for-profit groups. Northumberland-Quinte West,M.P. Rick Norlock made the announcement in an August 6 press release.

The money is for "shovel-in-the-ground" projects which will improve existing community facilities.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan has allowed for nearly $4 billion in funding toward the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Of this $1.5 billion has been allocated for Ontario, to be matched by provincial funds. Already $2 billion in funding is intended for shovel-ready projects in the province of Ontario, and the construction of these projects must be complete by March 31, 2009.

Funding is applicable to such projects as: temporary housing structures, community centers, community services and cultural infrastructure. Applications must be submitted by August 18, 2009.

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