Three community projects in Grey County have received a combined total of $725,300 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund capital stream.

Receiving funding are:

• Blue Water Curling Club - $164,600 – funding will replace the outdated mechanical equipment of the ice plant to ensure the continued operation of the curling club for community members.
• City of Owen Sound - $400,000 – the funding will be used to purchase compressors for the arena facility and upgrade the arena’s cooling system to improve the overall efficiency of the arena.
• Town of Hanover - $160,600 – the funding will be used to purchase and install accessible playground equipment for two community parks to replace outdated equipment and improve accessibility for community members.

The virtual announcement was made on February 25.

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) through two streams: Operating and Capital. The Capital stream, which closed on September 29, 2021, 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.

For a full list of Community Building Fund: Capital stream recipients, visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s website.

source: media release