The City is developing a proposed Better Homes Loan program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa. The Better Homes Loan program will make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to pay for home improvements over time as they save on their energy bills. Through the proposed Better Homes Loan program, Ottawa homeowners…
If there is a wall in your neighbourhood that keeps falling victim to graffiti vandalism, the Public Works and Environmental Services Department and Crime Prevention Ottawa invite you to Paint it Up! Now in its twelfth year, the Paint it Up! program offers funding for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment,…
As Canadians continue to do their part to protect the most vulnerable during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs and build vibrant, resilient communities. The Government of Canada will fund eligible…
Ottawa homeowners will be able to take advantage of a new pilot program to help manage stormwater on their properties. The three-year pilot will train landscapers, offer education and outreach, provide free assessments and cover up to $5,000 per household for stormwater-management projects. Rainwater and your property Summary Rain Ready Ottawa is a pilot program…
Ottawa – Homeowners in the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro and Eastern Subwatershed areas could soon be eligible to get grants for stormwater management projects. On Monday, February 16th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved piloting a program to encourage homeowners to manage stormwater on their properties. The three-year pilot includes training…
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award. The scholarship was first established at $1,500 in 1993 in honour of the late Thomas G. Flanagan, who served as chief of police of the OPS between 1989 and…
Pandemic Information for Tenants Financial assistance and supports for rent arrears Some residents may be struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may put some households at risk of eviction because of unpaid rent. The ban on residential evictions has now ended, and the Landlord & Tenant Board is processing eviction applications again. To…
The Federal Anti-Racism Secreatariat would like to inform you that their colleagues at the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada launched a Call for Proposals for the Sectoral Initiatives Program. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for projects that will help key sectors of the economy address labour market challenges and drive economic…
Hydro Ottawa offers several programs to help customers experiencing difficulty with paying their electricity bills. For more information, visit: hydroottawa.com The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which provides emergency financial relief to eligible low-income customers to avoid having their service disconnected. The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Programs The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) for residential customers provides financial support to residential consumers who…
ABOUT SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS You can get financial support to help with additional costs during the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19. Eligible applicants will receive a one-time payment of: $200 for each child or youth up to Grade 12 $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs The deadline to apply is February 8, 2021. Eligibility You…