Applications now open for 2024-25 Inclusive Community Grants TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $750,000 this year to help communities across the province become more age-friendly and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications for the 2024-25 cycle of Inclusive Community Grants opened today. These grants provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities with up to $60,000 for local …
Community organizations can apply for funding for initiatives benefiting Ontarians aged 55+ TORONTO — Applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The seniors grants support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Every year, the Ontario government provides hundreds of Seniors Community Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 each. This …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October by promoting the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces. “The late David Onley, Ontario’s former Lieutenant Governor said to me, the best thing we can do for people with disabilities is to provide good paying jobs and meaningful training,” said Raymond Cho, Minister …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing up to $1.5 million this year to not-for-profits and organizations across the province so they can develop tools and educational resources to raise awareness about the value and benefits of accessibility and help make Ontario open to people of all abilities. “We are moving forward on the journey to make Ontario more accessible and …
Applications now open for 2023-24 Inclusive Community Grants TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $750,000 to help communities across the province become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications for the 2023-24 round of Inclusive Community Grants opened today. These grants provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities with up to $60,000 for local …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is celebrating the accomplishments of 16 outstanding seniors for their contributions to their communities and to the province. “I am pleased to recognize the impressive recipients of the 2022 Ontario Senior Achievement Award,” said Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “I would like to thank each person for their outstanding contributions to their communities and …
Scarborough – Minister Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, said he was thrilled to ring in Lunar New Year at the Scarborough Town Centre on this Lunar New Year’s Eve. Lion dance, God of Fortune, red lanterns, lucky pockets were organised. He said: “It felt extra festive with this celebration resuming after a 2-year pause.”
Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory attended the Dragon Ball alongside Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and others.
David C. Onley Award Celebrates Contributions of Individuals Across the Province TORONTO – At a ceremony at Queen’s Park, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, was joined by David C. Onley, 28th Lieutenant Governor, and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, to recognize accessibility champions with the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The award recipients include leaders …
NORTH REGION – The Ontario government is providing $32,500 to the Town of Blind River to support upgrades to local public-use areas that will improve access for older people and/or people with disabilities. The funding is being made available through the Inclusive Community Grants Program which provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous groups, and community organizations for programs and infrastructure projects that …
