The Ontario government is investing $5.6 million to support municipalities and non-profit groups in Middlesex, Elgin, Chatham-Kent, Lambton and Essex, who are experiencing financial pressures due to COVID-19. Announced today, funding will go towards repairing the Tri-Township arena roof in Strathroy-Caradoc, installing accessible bleachers at the Dawn Euphemia sports complex, the construction of a new multi-purpose sports facility in the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and improving safety and accessibility of the boardwalks in the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.
MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Monte McNaughton said today that “Sports are not just for the pursuit of individual and team accomplishments, they bring people and communities together in competition and celebration”
Strathroy-Caradoc will receive $54,200 for the Mount Brydges Arena roof repair.
In total, the province’s Community Building Fund is investing $105 million to support community arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation organizations that are experiencing significant financial pressures due to COVID-19. The fund is administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and is providing organizations across the province with support for:
Construction or renovation expenses, such as materials, labour for construction and/or installation.
Fixed equipment costs, such as large-scale fixed equipment for installation (examples include heating systems, exhaust and air conditioning systems).
Developmental costs or project management costs.
In October, the province announced more than $46 million through the Community Building Fund: Operating stream.
As announced in the 2021 Budget, Ontario is investing more than $400 million over the next three years in new initiatives to support tourism, culture, sport and recreation sectors. This builds on investments of $225 million announced earlier, bringing the total support for these sectors to more than $625 million since the pandemic began.
GRANT AMOUNTS IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
$429,600
Municipality of Leamington
$325,100
Oneida Nation of the Thames
$494,700
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority
$71,700
Central Elgin
$425,000
Maidstone Recreation Centre
$62,000
Town of Essex
$76,600
Town of LaSalle
$398,200
Essex Region Conservation Authority
$161,800
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
$54,200
Township of Dawn Euphemia
$43,000
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
$496,500
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
$246,500
Boys & Girls Club of London
$84,600
Western Fair Association
$498,800
Township of Enniskillen
$218,800
Corporation of the City of Sarnia
$367,900
Township of St. Clair
$500,000
Rose City Athletic Organization
$35,000
Filipino Community Centre
$82,000
Cavaliers Cricket Club of Windsor
$23,900
Tecumseh Thunder Baseball Club
$72,800
Windsor Rogues Rugby Club
$500,000
