NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF INNISFIL
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INNISFIL – The Town of Innisfil is now accepting Inspiring Innisfil Grant applications, with nearly $70,000 available during the spring intake.
Innisfil residents and local organizations can apply for funding to assist with initiatives that support the community, tourism, arts, culture and heritage, and the economy. Anyone who is interested is strongly encouraged to visit the Town’s website (www.innisfil.ca/grants) to find out if they are eligible.
“There have been some great initiatives and projects approved in the past and we encourage everyone to continue to bring their applications forward,” said Deputy Mayor Lynn Dollin. “An Inspiring Innisfil Grant can really create a positive effect in the community and we want to see that happen as much as possible.”
To obtain more information about the Grant Application process two workshops will be held at the Town Hall: Feb. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Application forms are available on the Town’s website (www.innisfil.ca/grants) or at Town Hall, which is located at 2101 Innisfil Beach Road.
The original signed completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected]; mailed to Innisfil Town Hall (2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. Innisfil ON, L9S 1A1) or dropped off in person (Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) for Christine Ayres. Applicants may also call 705-436-3710 Ext.1502 with questions.
The deadline for Application submissions is Mar. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Fund Background
In the past year, the Innisfil Grant Review Committee has granted nearly $160,000 to 23 community groups for a range of great projects including cultural events, local sports team initiatives, the efforts of non-profit organizations and more. Over $402,000 has been distributed into the community over the past 4 years with 49 successful applications since 2012.
The Inspiring Innisfil Fund provides grants to eligible community organizations and individuals whose projects or initiatives align with the three pillars of the Town’s Community Strategic Plan Inspiring Innisfil 2020—Community: To dramatically improve the quality of life of Innisfil residents; Tourism, Arts, Culture & Heritage: Showcase Innisfil’s diversity and appeal; or, Economy: Make sure local businesses excel in Innisfil.
The grants are funded through proceeds from the Spirit of the Community Dinner & Auction, the Mayor’s Golf Tournament and a portion of the revenues from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) facility at Georgian Downs. Applications are reviewed by the Innisfil Community Grant Review Committee, which is comprised of volunteer community members.
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