Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has announced the Province is investing more than $600,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to improve community spaces and support community projects.
Six organizations have been approved to receive the grants in the latest round of OTF funding.
Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre will receive $140,000 over 10 months to purchase a new, refrigerated delivery truck.
The Municipality of Kincardine will use $120,000 over 8 months to install a new, more environmentally friendly refrigeration system at the arena.
The Saugeen First Nation is getting a $150,000 grant over 12 months to construct a new community space to house a food bank and community garden program.
The Township of Huron-Kinloss will spend $150,000 over 11 months to upgrade five ball diamonds to better accommodate players' needs in Ripley, Lucknow and Point Clark.
Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey is receiving a $20,300 grant over 10 months to purchase bed bug resistant furniture for the shelter.
And St. Joseph's Kingsbridge Community Centre is getting a $37,500 grant over 12 months to upgrade a century-old flight of stairs leading to the lower level of the community centre.
“I believe it is vital that we continue to support these organizations and the important role they play in helping others,” Thompson said.
“The monies used from The OTF grants will help create community well-being in many different, but equally important ways,” Thompson added. “I applaud and congratulate officials from each organization and municipality upon receiving this good news.”
Granting application deadline information can be found on the Ontario Trillium Foundation website: www.otf.ca/apply-grant/registration-application-deadlines