News just in from Ontario provincial government about a new program. Via the Social Planning Network of Ontario:
Building on Non-Profit Infrastructure Projects
Ontario is launching a new program to support infrastructure projects for non-profit organizations that serve cultural communities.
The new Community Capital Fund will support infrastructure projects that help Ontario’s non-profit organizations deliver important public services to diverse cultural communities. Diverse cultural communities rely heavily on non-profit organizations and their facilities. These include newcomer settlement services, multi-service community centres, performance venues, and cultural activity centres. Unfortunately, limited access to venues and cost barriers often prevent organizations from effectively delivering much needed services.
Non-profit organizations currently receive funding for operating expenditures from various sources including government, philanthropic and private sector donors. However, they have inadequate access to funding for capital projects. (emphasis added)
The $50 million fund will be administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. It will be used to invest in projects that support cultural communities and help revitalize community-based infrastructure.
Notes:
Application forms (including criteria) are only available as of September.
Minimum contribution of $20,000 and a maximum of $500,000 with 50% matching funds required.
Projects must be completed in 2012.
Get ready, get set, go!
