NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF INNISFIL
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INNISFIL – Ten groups are ready to make a difference in the community after being awarded a total of $80,056 by the Innisfil Community Grant Review Committee.
A variety of organizations were chosen including a film club, a local theatre company, volunteer groups and more.
“The committee was delighted to review such a variety of well thought-out diverse applications from the residents of Innisfil. As a resident myself, I am proud to be involved with such a wonderful program that gives back to the community with funds raised locally,” said Rod Hicks, Chair of the Innisfil Community Grant Review Committee.
The projects selected for funding were submitted through community applications during the spring intake of the Inspiring Innisfil Grant Program.
Approximately $86,000 will be available to the community for the fall intake of grant applications, which closes on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Individuals or organizations interested in applying are encouraged to complete an Inspiring Innisfil application available on the Town’s website at www.innisfil.ca or at Town Hall.
$250,000 has been distributed over the past three years within the community from the fund.
“Seventy percent of the Inspiring Innisfil Grant funding comes from community sponsorships and participation in our annual Spirit of the Community events. A portion of the revenues from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) facility at Georgian Downs also fund this grant program,” said Innisfil Mayor Gord Wauchope. “We are grateful for the generosity of our community that has made it possible for the Innisfil Grant Review Committee to provide $250,000 in grants over the past three years.”
The Innisfil Community Grant Review Committee had originally approved funding for nine recipients for a total of approximately $75,500.
Following its meeting on Tuesday May 17, 2016 the Committee approved $4,500 in funding for the Gilford United Church, raising the total of approved funding to $80,056.
There are two annual Spirit of the Community fundraising events: the Mayor’s Golf Tournament (at National Pines Golf Club, Wednesday, June 22, 2016) and the Dinner and Auction held in November 2016.
To become a sponsor for either event, or to register for golf, please contact Jennifer Sheremeto at [email protected].
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Spring Intake Grant Recipients
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Organization |
Project Details |
Amount Granted |
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Carriage Driving for the Disabled |
To provide subsidies for a disabled person who can't cover the cost of sessions, to promote the program to increase volunteers and awareness, and the assist with covering unexpected vet bills. |
$ 1,500.00 |
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South Simcoe Theatre |
To celebrate the theatre’s 50th anniversary with a special Anniversary Project which will include upgrades to the Box Office ticketing/website, present an Anniversary Production, and develop and present awards, and a permanent display celebrating 50 years. |
$ 15,595.00 |
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Parent Council of Holy Cross Catholic School |
To make improvements to the schoolyard, kindergarten yard and front landscaping of school to enhance quality of life for students and the community. |
$ 3,000.00 |
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Nottawasaga CEDC for South Simcoe Streams Network |
To add environmental enhancements to Lovers Creek and the pond at Centennial Park through communal stewardship events. To coordinate activities and outreach to the community and to engage volunteers. |
$ 5,600.00 |
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Innisfilm |
To assist the volunteer organization to purchase set up and production resources to improve quality of film productions, and to establish credibility and contribute to the Innisfil arts community. |
$ 14,000.00 |
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Innisfil Lions Club Inc. |
To install an accessible door entry system at the hall to make the hall accessible to all residents of Innisfil. |
$ 4,780.00 |
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Parent Council of Goodfellow Public School |
To request funding for several environmental awareness, education, and greening efforts at the school. |
$ 11,081.00 |
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Rotary Club of Innisfil |
To help cover the costs of the design and planning of the Rotary Trail that will meet the needs of municipal specifications for the different type of trails and hiring a landscape design architect. |
$ 10,000.00 |
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Crime Stoppers Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka |
To enhance and promote the programs and increase branding and awareness by installing signage in Innisfil and educational materials at events. |
$ 10,000.00 |
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Gilford United Church |
To cover the costs of connecting to Town watermain which will decrease the health risk associated with using current water from dug well. |
$4,500 |
