Ontario Supporting Community Programs and Services in London
4 local non-profit organizations receiving $1.3 million in funding
NEWS
April 16, 2025
LONDON ― The Ontario government is providing 4 non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and small municipalities in London with $1.3 million in funding this year to expand and improve successful programs and services, making the area an even better place to live, work and play.
The funding is being provided through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Grow grant stream.
“Our government believes local programs and services enrich the lives of people in Ontario and play an important role in building a strong community and prosperous economy. That is why our government is proud to support these program and service providers through OTF’s Grow grant stream,” said Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. “Organizations such as YMCA of Southwestern Ontario and London Children’s Museum are pillars of our community. This support will enable them to improve on programs that are essential to the well-being of people London, making a positive difference for years to come.”
In London, organizations receiving funding include:
- Growing Chefs Ontario
- London Children’s Museum
- YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
- Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration (MRCSSI)
“In London and all across Ontario, non-profits are delivering critical services that enable people to train for new careers, stay active, learn new things, and connect with their community,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “This investment helps ensure local non-profit groups can build on their successes and expand in ways that benefit communities across the province.”
OTF Grow grants help non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and small municipalities across the province expand the reach of programs and services that are already making a positive impact – helping even more people in more communities like London. Applicants can apply for funding of $100,000 to $600,000 over two or three years to expand, improve or adapt an existing program or service.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF administers funding programs that enrich lives through arts, culture and heritage, support development of children and youth, and provide for the economic well-being of all Ontarians.
- Since 2018, over $763 million has been invested in more than 7,000 projects, creating more than 9,400 full time jobs and generating more than $1.1 billion in economic benefits to communities across Ontario.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario
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CONTACT
Email: steve.pinsonneault@pc.ola.org
Strathroy Office: 519-245-8696
Wallaceburg Office: 519-627-1015