There is a new energy assistance program for residents of Ontario called the “Energy Affordability Program”, which offers free home upgrades to residents in 2 income tiers. Read more The Save on Energy Energy Affordability Program is designed to help more Ontario residents save energy, reduce costs and stay comfortable at home. People who live in Ontario…
Sourced from the City of Ottawa’s Climate Change Newsletter Envari is offering a unique opportunity to homeowners looking for an energy efficient alternative to their electric, oil, natural gas, or propane heating systems. As part of a pilot program, they’re looking for homeowners who would like to take part in a two-year pilot study of…
Please be advised that the Province has announced the new Inclusive Community Grants program, which provides $2 million (up to $60,000 per recipient) to municipalities and organizations for projects that increase accessibility for persons with disabilities. This information can be shared widely with your community organizations who may be interested in applying. Municipalities and local…
Let your artistic talents shine bright this winter. Apply for a Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) youth arts microgrant to help bring your ideas to life. The call for proposals will be available on October 28, 2020. The art projects should be completed by April 30, 2021. This grant is to support artists aged 12-25. Lead…
The Tourism & Hospitality Emergency Response is here to help. Visit TourismHospitalityWorkers.ca to register for information about training, job search resources and relief program updates. Complete a survey for a chance to win one of three $200 VISA gift cards. Subject to eligibility requirements. Over 188,000 Ontario tourism and hospitality workers have lost their jobs…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women entrepreneurs. It has severely affected sectors such as retail, hospitality and food services—sectors where women entrepreneurs are most present.To address these realities, the Government of Canada will provide $15 million in additional funding to support women entrepreneurs through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) to help women entrepreneurs through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2020 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award. The $1,500 scholarship was established in 1993 in honour of the late Thomas G. Flanagan, who served as chief of police of the OPS between 1989 and 1993. It is presented…
The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce the 2020 CED grants program. Applications are open until Friday, March 20 at 4 pm. The City is now accepting applications for the annual Community Economic Development Funding Program, which funds projects that reduce barriers to employment and create jobs for disadvantaged populations. Grants are available for…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is proud to offer awards and scholarships to outstanding women in the field of municipal politics. Our scholarships for women in secondary school, CEGEP and university encourage students in their studies of women in politics, as well as their community involvement. Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship Supporting secondary school…
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from municipalities for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation. This infrastructure program is to be funded jointly by the federal, provincial and municipal governments for a combined value of over $900 million over the next 10 years. The municipal share of each project…