Building More Inclusive Communities

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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 …

Seniors Community Grant Program Applications Now Open

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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 …

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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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 …

Ontario Investing in More Accessible Communities

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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 …