Social Investment Fund Item 7 November 24, 2011 2011 Updates Tenant and Community Services Committee

To: Board of Directors Report: TCHC:2011-17 From: Chief Executive Officer (Interim) Date: October 27, 2011 Page 1 of 2

PURPOSE:

To provide an update on SIF Related Action items identified at Tenant and Community Services Committee Meeting dated September 29, 2011.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

It is recommended that the Committee receive the report for information.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Tenant and Community Services Committee recommended amendments to change the application as follows:

. Change the requirement for tenant groups working together to a minimum of six months (rather than 1 year) o This change was made see attached Social Investment Fund Application Guidelines in Appendix 1.

. Change language that grant lead should be a Community Housing tenant lease holder to project lead must be a Toronto Community Housing tenant on the lease. o This change was made see attached Social Investment Fund Application Guidelines in Appendix 1.

. Add requirement for funded programs to be completed in two years. o No grant approvals will be made beyond 2 year allocations, including applicants in Rounds 1 and 2.

The Committee requested the following information and actions:

. Provide list of agencies that have received funding through SIF. o List provided in Appendix 2.

. Review City of Toronto funded programs to ensure no duplication with SIF grants Social Investment Fund 2011 Updates Report: TCHC:2011-17 Page 2 of 2

o Staff have reviewed all City Granting Programs mandate and descriptions (see Appendix 3 for review chart). o Have begun to review list of granting recipients for City Funds. o Have connected with City Funding staff and will meet around ensuring no funding overlaps are taking place.

. Ensure funding for multi-year projects is deducted from SIF funding the year they are approved o All approved grants for 2011 will be deducted from the 2011 allocation. 2011 funds will also be held into 2012 and 2013 to ensure balances for all SIF grantees in upcoming years are available.

. Assess during the grant review for how a proposal is uniquely related to housing. o In the review process, grants addressing housing specific issues will be prioritized and the specific link to housing will be described in the report for all recommended grant approvals.

IMPLICATIONS AND RISKS:

A reserve fund of $1,000,000 for allocation through the Social Investment Fund has been budgeted for 2011. As such, there are no additional financial implications resulting from the approval of this report.

“Len Koroneos”

Len Koroneos Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

Attachment: 1: Appendix 1: Social Investment Fund Guidelines 2: Appendix 2: List of SIF Grantees to Date 3: Appendix 3: City Granting Programs and SIF

Staff Contact: Deborah Simon...... 416-981-4355 Chief Operating Officer [email protected]

LoriAnn Girvan…………………………………………….. . 416-981-4090 Director, Community Health Unit [email protected]

Social Investment Fund Applicant Guide Revised October 2011

The Social Investment Fund (SIF) was Toronto Community Housing’s established in 2004 to support mission is to provide affordable community initiatives that contribute to housing, connect tenants to services improving the quality of life for Toronto and opportunities, and work together to Community Housing tenants and build healthy communities. building strong and healthy communities.

The SIF Grant Advisory Committee is committed to ensuring funds are granted to innovative projects that advance our mission and Community Management Plan.

Requests must be made to the SIF Grant Advisory Committee using a Social Investment Fund Grant Application Form. Incomplete applications, or proposals submitted in alternate formats, will not be considered.

All grant applications are evaluated by members of the SIF Grant Advisory Committee and are presented to board members who sit on the Tenant and Community Services Committee. Granting decisions are made based on guidelines from Toronto Community Housing’s Board of Directors.

To make sure funds are used properly, we ask for regular reports to confirm that approved goals are being met. The SIF Grant Advisory Committee will also report on the status of approved granting activities at board meetings. A summary of past projects supported by SIF grants can also be found on our website: www.torontohousing.ca/sif

Guidelines

The goal of the SIF Grant Application Form is to give the SIF Grant Advisory Committee an accurate picture of the project and make sure all parties involved share a mutual understanding of the goals, requirements and expectations.

All initiatives must demonstrate how they support one or more of these three Community Management Plan strategies:

 Successful Tenancies  Economic Development  Empowered Tenants

1 Two funding streams to consider

1. If you are a member of a tenant group, you can apply for the Ideas and Innovation Grant (up to $10,000).

2. If you represent a community organization, you can apply for the Investment Grant (starting at $25,000). This grant funds projects of up to $25,000 per year for up to three years of funding to a maximum of $75,000.

Costs to consider when proposing how to budget SIF issued funds:

. Project expenses: including materials, food, stationary and transportation. (For more information on the types of expenses to include in the proposal please contact the SIF program coordinator.)

. Staffing: including people needed to coordinate project activities and deal with administrative tasks.

Up to 50% of the proposed budget can be used for coordinating staff expenses; and up to 10% for project administration staff expenses (such as bookkeeping, fund administration and trustee fees).

For example, if you apply for a $25,000 grant, $12,500 (or 50%) is the maximum amount that can be used for project staffing expenses. Likewise, trusteeship or administrative fees cannot be more than $2,500 (or 10% of the budget).

2 Eligibility

All successful applications must: . Demonstrate direct tenant involvement in program design and implementation . Demonstrate citizen-based input and leadership in building tenant capacity. . Define how members involved will manage the project and account for appropriate use of funds issued. . Demonstrate a built-in mechanism for evaluation and documentation of the project, including testimonials, pictures, videos, and measurable impacts.

All successful stream one (Ideas and Innovation Grant) applications must: . Be submitted by Toronto Community Housing tenants, or youth groups, associations or grassroots groups that are tenant-based. . Identify a trustee/sponsor who will be financially responsible for the funds. The trustee must be a charity or nonprofit. If you need help finding a trustee, please contact staff at least two weeks before submission. . Include an agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the trusteeship arrangement. A signed copy (including signatures of the applicant group members and the trustee) must be submitted with the application form for the application to be considered complete. . Demonstrate support from a community agency or Toronto Community Housing staff member in the implementation of the proposed initiative. . Demonstrate that the tenant group existed and worked together at least six months before applying for the grant.

All successful stream two (Investment Grant) applications must: . Be submitted by or in partnership with a community organization based in Toronto and have a minimum of three years of experience in working on with low-income communities, visible minorities, communities of ability, or other underrepresented tenant constituencies.

3 The SIF Grant Committee does not consider grant application forms that are – from: or include activities that: . individuals . are religious . for-profit organizations . political or of a partisan/advocacy . groups currently benefitting from nature a SIF grant . can be funded through a Toronto Community Housing Tenant

Council or Operating Unit budget

When do I apply?

Send complete applications on or before Monday, November 7, 2011.

The Review Process

Complete applications submitted to the SIF program coordinator on or before November 7, 2011 will be reviewed by the SIF Grant Advisory Committee.

During the review process, decision-makers use five areas of criteria to determine which proposals receive funding. Please review them on page five.

Applicants may be contacted during the review process with requests to clarify or provide further information.

Formal recommendations made by the SIF Grant Advisory Committee will be presented to members of Toronto Community Housing’s Board of Directors who sit on the Tenant Community Services Committee.

All applicants will be notified in writing as to whether their project has been approved within 30 days of the Tenant Community Services Committee meeting.

The review process can take up to four months.

4 Approved Funding Procedures

Applicants approved for funding will receive a letter of agreement stating project deliverables, timelines, reporting due dates and a schedule for cheque releases.

To receive the first cheque, sign the letter of agreement and send it back to the SIF program coordinator.

Upon receipt of the signed letter of agreement, funds will be issued to the applicant group or trustee.

The second (and all remaining) cheques are issued after receiving and evaluating progress reports. The number of progress reports required and due dates for submission are outlined in the letter of agreement.

Project Criteria: how do you know if your project is a strong candidate for a SIF grant?

1. Does it have community-wide impact? . Project must demonstrate a clear need or community issue to be addressed and what it would change or improve in the specified Toronto Community Housing community(ies) A community can be all tenants in a neighbourhood or tenants across neighbourhoods. . Projects must demonstrate clear and tangible impacts both on project participants and the larger community. . Priority is given to under-represented communities such as communities with less funding and fewer resources. . Projects must demonstrate skills development and capacity building for tenants. . Must be free or low cost for all tenants and tenants and the majority of project participants must live in Toronto Community Housing. . Communicate its project activities and outcomes to the community and local staff.

5 2. Is it aligned with Toronto Community Housing’s mission and Community Management Plan? . Projects must demonstrate how they have connected with local staff and tenants in the development of the grant. . Socially Inclusive – Shows how the project includes different people and brings people together to work on a community issue. . Project should be Innovative: Tests new or creative ways to solve community problems and builds new partnerships or strengthens exiting partnerships. . Must support Toronto Community Housing’s Community Management Plan in advancing community health, including: Successful Tenancies; Economic Development; and Empowered Tenants

3. Is it accountable and achievable? . Detailed work plan must be included, with clear deliverables per activity for all applicants. . Clear timelines must be included and within the organization’s capacity to implement. . For stream 1 projects, project lead must be a Toronto Community Housing tenant on a lease.

4. Does it use resources (people, money and time) effectively? . Must demonstrate in-kind contribution and volunteer opportunities (letters of support are strongly recommended). . Encourages community support, including participation of other funding partners. . The project should show how it has potential for lasting impact in the community or how it will be a stepping stone for alternate funding. . All streams need to detail in the proposal how the group will manage the project and be accountable for the grant funds. . SIF will not fund significant capital expenses or budget deficits. . Evidence of Strong Cost to Benefit Ratio (demonstrate change in short time frame, and able to execute with minimal resources). . Must demonstrate why SIF funds are necessary for project implementation.

6 5. Does it demonstrate an opportunity for lasting change? . Clear articulation of a sustainability plan, where applicable to ensure lasting impact. . Have community support, including participation of funding partners that contribute financial or in-kind support, and/or volunteer time. . Involve partnership and cooperation with other community groups.

Instructions for completing the grant application form

There are two grant application forms, one for each stream. Each application includes nine parts. These documents are designed to provide the SIF Grant Committee with a detailed and accurate overview of the project.

Please answer all questions and information requested in all fields. Incomplete grant application forms will not be considered.

Submission procedures

You can send your applications by email to [email protected], or by mail on or before November 7 to:

Social Investment Fund Toronto Community Housing 931 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M4W 2H2

Please print clearly.

Questions?

Please call Nadia Gouveia, Social Investment Fund program coordinator at 416-981-4090 or send an email to [email protected]

7 Alpha List of Grantee Organizations 10/24/2011

Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

10,000 Youth Will Stand 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto,

145 Kids Internet Cafe 2009 1 $5,000.00 Toronto, ON

15 Scadding Garden Club 2005 1 $13,100.00 Toronto, ON

180 Change St 2011 1 $39,790.00 Toronto, Ontario

220 Oak Street Tenant Association 2005 1 $50,000.00 Toronto, ON

250 Davenport Tenant's Association 2008 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

55 Outlook Senior Manor (Guyana 2010 1 $7,500.00 and Spanish Senior) Toronto, Ontario

55 The Esplanade Garden Committee 2009 1 $4,565.00 Toronto, ON

Adanac All Seasons Community Food 2009 1 $8,650.00 Market Scarborough, ON

African Root Identity Project 2010 1 $8,870.00 Toronto, Ontario

Agnes McPhail Tenant Association 2006 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

The Alexandra Park Residents 2005 - 2010 2 $58,550.00 Association Toronto, ON

The Anasa Collective 2008 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

Anti-Ableism Committee 2010 1 $75,000.00 Toronto, ON

Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural 2005 - 2008 2 $45,550.00 Centre Toronto, ON

ArtHeart Community Art Centre 2006 1 $50,000.00 Toronto, ON

Arts For All 2008 1 $48,000.00 Torotno, ON

1 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Arts for Children of Toronto 2007 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Bay Mills Youth Council 2009 1 $10,000.00 Scarborough, ON

Better Beginnings NOW 2005 1 $35,200.00 , ON

Beyond the Lyrics Youth Resource 2008 1 $13,460.00 Centre Toronto, ON

Bishop Tutu Gardening Committee 2006 1 $20,000.00 Toronto, ON

Black Action Defence Committee Inc. 2004 1 $31,000.00 Toronto, ON

Black Creek Community Health 2010 1 $30,000.00 Centre Toronto, Ontario

Bleecker-Wellesley Activity Network 2007 1 $32,000.00 Toronto, ON

Blockheads 2009 1 $9,900.00 Toronto, ON

Brothers&Sisters Dance Group 2009 1 $2,500.00 Toronto, ON

Cabbagetown Workshop 2005 1 $17,100.00 Toronto, ON

Canadian Tamil Youth Development 2005 1 $42,000.00 Centre Scarborough, ON

The Canadian Stage Company 2008 - 2009 2 $58,000.00 Toronto, ON

The Catalyst Centre 2005 1 $40,000.00 Toronto, ON

Centre for Social Innovation 2010 1 $40,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples 2009 1 $24,064.00 Toronto, ON

Chester Le Crisis Response Group 2009 1 $9,600.00 Toronto, ON

2 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Chester Le Development Group C/O 2005 1 $95,260.00 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Centre Scarborough, ON

Chilean - Canadian Cultural Society - 2010 1 $40,000.00 Casa Salvador Allende Toronto (CASAT) Toronto, Ontario

CHU 20 Tenants Group 2007 1 $44,000.00 Toronto, ON

CHU 5 & 20 Tenant Councils 2008 1 $30,500.00 Toronto, ON

CHU3 Tenants Group 2005 1 $27,000.00 Toronto, ON

College-Montrose Children's Place 2005 1 $68,410.00 Toronto, ON

Communaute Jeunesse 2007 1 $20,000.00 Afro-francophone de Toronto, ON

Community Matters Toronto 2009 1 $73,200.00 Toronto, ON

Conversation Working Group 2004 1 $30,000.00 Toronto, ON

Delta Family Resource Centre 2010 1 $40,000.00 Toronto, ON

Dixon Hall 2004 - 2006 2 $126,000.00 Toronto, ON

Downtown Grapevine 2006 1 $53,000.00 Toronto, ON

Dundas/Mabelle Coalition 2009 1 $9,785.00 , ON

East African Community Association 2008 1 $50,000.00 of Lawrence Heights Toronto, ON

East Scarborough Storefront 2009 1 $68,855.00 Toronto, ON

East York Community Garden 2006 1 $37,700.00 Toronto, ON

Education Through Media 2010 1 $19,436.00 Toronto, ON

3 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Eglinton East - Kennedy Park Youth 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

The Emerge Project 2010 1 $9,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Empringham Women Social 2005 1 $37,200.00 Development Group Scarborough, ON

Empringham Youth Group 2004 1 $50,000.00 Markham, ON

E-S-P 2010 1 $9,385.00 Toronto, Ontario

Eye on The Sparrow Tenant 2010 1 $9,250.00 Toronto, Ontario

Firgrove Community Learning Centre 2008 1 $50,000.00 North York, ON

Firgrove Studio Youth Project 2010 1 $9,950.00 Toronto, Ontario

For Youth Initiative 2004 1 $51,000.00 Toronto, ON

The Four Villages Community Health 2008 1 $80,000.00 Centre Toronto, ON

Fresh Fair meets Fashion Pheonix 2010 1 $39,924.00 Toronto, ON

Front Line Youth 2008 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Frontier College 2010 1 $33,580.00 Toronto, ON

FutureWatch Environment 2004 - 2006 2 $94,800.00 Development and Education Partners Toronto, ON

Ghanaian Coalition of Young 2009 1 $36,515.00 Professionals & Rites of Passage Toronto, ON

Glamorgan Antrim English Circle 2009 1 $10,000.00 Scarborough, ON

Glendower Area Crisis Response 2009 1 $9,110.00 Team Scarborough, ON

4 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

GTI Senior Service Alliance 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Heritage Skills Development Centre 2007 1 $44,000.00 Scarborough, ON

Hoodlinc Inc. 2005 1 $75,000.00 Toronto, ON

Horn of Africa Community 2004 - 2008 2 $60,000.00 Development (HACD) Etobicoke, ON

Horn of Africa Parents Association 2006 1 $43,000.00 Scarborough, ON

Horn of Africa Women's Action 2007 1 $38,000.00 Group , ON

Hustle Real Hard Movement 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Iftiin Magazine 2008 1 $16,500.00 Toronto, ON

IMPACT - Indian 2008 1 $72,000.00 Martial&Performance Art Collective of Toronto Toronto, ON

Inner City Visions 2004 1 $30,000.00 Etobicoke, ON

Investing in Our Diversity Alumni 2005 - 2009 2 $82,348.00 Assosiation Toronto, ON

Jamestown Back-Yard Garden 2009 1 $25,000.00 /Afri-Can Foodbasket, FoodShare Toronto, ON

Jane Finch Youth Group 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Jane Sheppard Community Group 2005 1 $75,000.00 , ON

Jumblies Theatre 2004 - 2010 3 $140,000.00 Wards Island, ON

JVS Toronto 2008 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

Kingston Galloway Activity Group 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

5 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

L.H. Family Support Group 2007 1 $50,000.00 Toronto, ON

Lawrence Heights Community Action 2009 1 $10,000.00 Team Toronto, ON

Le Regroupement des Femmes 2004 1 $20,000.00 Immigrantes Francophones Toronto, ON

LOFT Community Services-College 2007 1 $32,000.00 View Supportive Housing Services Toronto, ON

Lost Lyrics 2010 1 $16,600.00 Toronto, ON

Mabelle Dundas Community 2009 1 $10,000.00 Computing Centre Toronto, ON

MABELLEarts 2008 1 $46,000.00 Toronto, ON

Midaynta Association of Somali 2005 1 $25,000.00 Service Agencies Toronto, ON

Mocha of 2010 1 $6,275.00 Toronto, Ontario

Mornelle Court Residents Action 2010 1 $9,800.00 Coalition Toronto, ON

My Story Arts Based Programming 2009 1 $20,000.00 Toronto, ON

Neighbourhood Information Post C/O 2007 1 $25,000.00 St. Jamestown Working Group Toronto, ON

The Next Generation 2008 1 $31,880.10 Toronto, ON

Oak Street Potters 2005 1 $9,800.00 Toronto, ON

Our Voice Initiative c/o Woodgreen 2009 1 $25,000.00 Community Services Toronto, ON

Parents For Healthy Children 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

6 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Promoting Economic Action and 2005 1 $65,000.00 Community Health (PEACH) Toronto, ON

Pelham Park Gardens Is Going Green 2009 1 $10,000.00 Tenants Community Beautification Project Toronto, ON

Pelham Park Youth Resource Centre 2005 1 $105,000.00 Toronto, ON

Pelham Park/Symington Women for 2007 1 $75,000.00 Women Project Toronto, ON

Professional Hustle Arts 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Project Not-So-Much 2005 1 $14,000.00 Toronto, ON

Project Random Partnership 2007 1 $50,000.00 Scarborough, ON

Queendom 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

R.E.A.C.H (Reaching, Everyone, and 2010 1 $7,390.00 Children's Hope's) Toronto, Ontario

Ralph Thornton Communtiry Centre 2009 1 $80,000.00 Toronto, ON

Arts In Motion 2009 1 $8,750.00 Toronto, ON

Rathburn Area Youth Council 2009 1 $10,000.00 Etobicoke, ON

Recreating Our Community 2009 1 $13,450.00 Toronto, ON

Red Beavers 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Regent Park Focus 2005 1 $74,000.00 Toronto, ON

Regent Park Somali Community 2009 1 $7,000.00 Organization INC. Toronto, ON

Regent Park Youth Lounge 2005 1 $13,000.00 Toronto, ON

7 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

The Remix Project 2007 - 2010 2 $75,000.00 Etobicoke, ON

Rated Inc. 2008 1 $30,000.00 Toronto, ON

Rexdale Adolescent Warriors 2009 1 $9,000.00 Toronto, ON

Rites of Passage 2010 1 $30,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Ryerson University - Tri Mentoring 2008 1 $143,500.00 Program Toronto, ON

Sabawoon Afghan Family Education 2004 1 $28,000.00 and Counselling Centre (SAFE) Toronto, ON

The Scarletwood Court Animators 2010 1 $9,850.00 Toronto, Ontario

Schools Without Borders 2007 1 $100,000.00 Toronto, ON

SEED - Safe Engaged 2009 1 $80,000.00 Environments-Disability Group Toronto, ON

Seniors Group at the Glenyan Manor 2009 1 $8,400.00 House Toronto, ON

SHADES Youth Photography Club 2004 1 $25,000.00 North York, ON

Sherbourne Lanes Association 2005 1 $15,000.00 Toronto, ON

Single Parents In Need 2009 1 $8,500.00 Toronto, ON

Social Housing Hispanic Tenants 2005 - 2006 2 $21,800.00 Association ino the GTA Toronto, ON

Somali Canadian Community 2007 - 2008 2 $50,050.00 Development Organization Toronto, ON

Somali Friends 2008 1 $10,500.00 Toronto, ON

Somali Youth Association of Toronto 2007 1 $53,000.00 Toronto, ON

8 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Somaliland Women's Organization 2004 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

Spark - Sparroway Arts Remains 2010 1 $10,000.00 Kultured Toronto, Ontario

St. Albans Boys and Girls Club 2005 1 $25,420.00 Toronto, ON

St. Christopher House 2005 1 $25,000.00 Toronto, ON

St. Clair West Services for Seniors 2009 1 $72,545.00 Toronto, ON

St. James Town and Cabbagetown 2007 1 $4,500.00 CHU 16 Tenants Toronto, ON

St. Jamestown Wireless Project 2005 1 $14,200.00 Toronto, ON

Stop Community Food Centre 2006 1 $138,500.00 Toronto, ON

Success Starts Here 2009 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, ON

Sunshine Centres for Seniors 2008 1 $75,000.00 Toronto, ON

Teach 2 Learn 2009 1 $9,910.00 Toronto, ON

Teesdale Place Tenant Group 2009 1 $75,190.00 Toronto, ON

Thistletown Community Services Unit 2004 1 $15,000.00 Etobicoke, ON

Tobermory Community Activities 2008 1 $30,088.00 Council Toronto, ON

Toronto Christian Resource Centre 2004 - 2010 2 $110,000.00 Toronto, ON

Toronto Community Housing 2010 1 $9,600.00 Tenant's Drug Users Union Toronto, ON

Toronto Housing Tenant Possibilities 2010 1 $9,200.00 Group Toronto, ON

9 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Toronto Intergenerational 2004 - 2009 2 $130,600.00 Partnerships c/o Danforth Collegiate Toronto, ON

Toronto Women's Neigbourhood Link 2004 1 $25,253.00 Toronto, ON

Toronto's Mosaic 2009 1 $9,980.00 Toronto, ON

The Treasure Box Coalition 2010 1 $67,280.00 Mississauga, ON

United Nations Association in 2009 1 $75,000.00 Ottava, ON

Upfront Theatre Foundation 2004 1 $38,290.00 Toronto, ON

Urban Arts Community Arts Council 2004 - 2008 2 $124,480.00 Toronto, ON

Villaways Advisory Committee 2010 1 $20,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Visions of Science Network for 2004 - 2007 2 $65,100.00 Learning Toronto, ON

Voices From the Street TCHC 2009 - 2010 2 $80,000.00 Tenants' Sub-Committee Toronto, ON

Warden Woods Community Centre 2004 1 $59,440.00 Scarborough, ON

Southern Currents 2009 1 $40,000.00 Toronto, ON

William Dennison Tenant Planning 2009 1 $10,000.00 Group Toronto, ON

Willowtree Tenants Organization 2004 1 $30,000.00 North York, ON

Wordswell Association for 2009 1 $72,852.00 Community Learning Toronto

Working Women Community Centre 2005 - 2007 2 $84,830.00 Toronto, ON

York West Senior Citizens Centre 2006 1 $50,000.00 Toronto, ON

10 Grant Year Number Total Tax Status Organization Name Span of Grants Amount

Young and Potential Fathers 2010 1 $45,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Young Diplomats Ethiopian Youth 2007 1 $13,500.00 Development Group Toronto, ON

Youth Ambassadors 2010 1 $9,480.00 Toronto, Ontario

Youth Empowering Parents 2011 1 $63,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Youth In Power 2005 - 2008 3 $125,500.00 Toronto, ON

Youth Vybes 2010 1 $10,000.00 Toronto, Ontario

Youth4Water / United Nations 2010 1 $40,000.00 Association in Canada Toronto, Ontario

Grand Total $6,629,390.10 (176 items)

11 City Grant Programs

Area Granting Program Description Intersection with the Social Investment Fund Access, Equity and Access and Equity The Access, Equity and Human Rights SIF may fund a project in this area if Human Rights Grants grants program provides a mechanism to the project is tenant focused and will maintain a positive race relations climate benefit one or more TCH community. and to promote respect and value for Toronto's multicultural and multiracial Groups are required to report on all character. It is also a tool by which the funds received from other funders and City can support strategic partnerships in cases of funding overlap with City and networks with community based funding programs, grants will be organizations to foster social, economic declined. and civic participation. Arts, culture, and Toronto Arts Council Through the Toronto Arts Council, grants SIF does not fund projects focused on heritage are provided to organizations and art creation but may fund initiatives collectives for the presentation of art, and that support tenants in developing to individual artists for the creation of art. capacity/ learning skills through art as a tool for development. Toronto Heritage The Toronto Heritage Grant Program Not applicable to SIF Projects. Grant Program provides matching grant funds for eligible conservation work in each of the two project categories: 1) residential house form buildings, and 2) commercial, institutional, multi-residential and industrial form buildings. Basements, drains Basement Flooding The Basement Flooding Protection Not applicable to SIF Applicants. and sewers Protection Subsidy Subsidy program can help you lower your home's flooding risk. Business Commercial Façade The Façade Improvement Program is Not applicable to SIF Applicants. Improvement administered by Economic Development Program and provides funding to private property owners to redesign, renovate or restore commercial or industrial building facades. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, brick cleaning, restoration, wheelchair accessibility, doors, signage, windows, lighting and masonry. Competitiveness, The CCC Investment Program provides Not applicable to SIF Applicants. Creativity and support to non-profit business Collaboration (CCC) organizations and is designed to Investment Program stimulate economic growth. Grants of up to $50,000 will be provided to programs that will generate jobs, increase economic activity and attract new investment. Mural Program Business associations, including Not applicable to SIF Applicants. community groups that include strong business participation, can receive one- time funding for street banners or wall mural projects that help promote a local theme and facilitate commercial neighbourhood identity. Community Community Festivals The Community Festivals and Special SIF does not fund stand alone Festivals and and Special Events Events (CFSE) investment program is community events, only small scale Special Events Funding designed to provide developmental events connected to project specific financial support to help small festivals activities. and events grow and increase their effectiveness while encouraging organizers to work towards self- sustainability for their community events. Community Community The Community Recreation (formerly SIF does not fund recreational Recreation Recreation Grants Minor Recreation) grants work to increase activities. access to recreation programming for all residents in Toronto by reducing barriers to participation and providing activities that address gaps in available services provided by City recreation services. Community Community Safety The Community Safety Investment (CSI) SIF may fund a project in this area if Services Investment (CSI) program provides short term funding of 1- the project is tenant focused and will program 3 years for outcome focused activities benefit one or more TCH community. that build community capacity for violence prevention and increase safety for the Groups are required to report on all most vulnerable groups in Toronto. funds received from other funders and in cases of funding overlap with City funding programs, grants will be declined. Community Service The Community Service Partnerships SIF may fund a project in this area if Partnerships (CSP) (CSP) program, formerly the Community the project is tenant focused and will program Services Grants Program (CSGP), benefit one or more TCH community. facilitates access to services that improve social outcomes for vulnerable, Groups are required to report on all marginalized and high-risk communities. funds received from other funders and in cases of funding overlap with City funding programs, grants will be declined. Identify 'N Impact The Identify 'N Impact (INI) Investment SIF may fund a project in this area if (INI) Investment program supports and encourages the the project is tenant focused and will valuable contributions young people benefit one or more TCH community. make to their communities. It helps youth turn ideas into action and funds projects Groups are required to report on all that will increase youth involvement in funds received from other funders and priority neighbourhoods. in cases of funding overlap with City funding programs, grants will be declined. Health and Live Green Toronto The Live Green Toronto Program is SIF no longer funds capital projects environment Grants Program providing human and financial resources such as community gardens. to strengthen and enhance the ability of Toronto's neighbourhoods and Current SIF priorities do not include a community groups to undertake collective focus on environmental initiatives. action on climate change, clean air and sustainable energy use. Two funds are available for community based projects including the Community Investment Program and Capital Projects Fund. AIDS Prevention Support targeted projects to influence SIF does not fund health specific Grants behaviours and situations that put people projects. at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. Drug Prevention Builds community capacity for local SIF may fund a project in this area if Grants Program initiatives in drug prevention, through a the project is tenant focused and will focus on young people at risk. benefit one or more TCH community.

Groups are required to report on all funds received from other funders and in cases of funding overlap with City funding programs, grants will be declined. Toronto Atmospheric Offers grant funding and loans for Current SIF priorities do not include a Fund projects in the community which reduce focus on environmental initiatives. greenhouse gas emissions and/or improve air quality. Proposals accepted in the areas of transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, education, and adaptation. Toronto Parks and The Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation Not applicable to SIF Projects. Trees Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working in Community Grants partnership with the City of Toronto's Parks and Recreation division to enhance the public park system. The foundation, formed in June 2002, raises private funds to help improve and create parks; offers recreational, horticultural, cultural and environmental programs; and supports and encourages community initiatives in Toronto parkland. Housing City of Toronto Funding for non-profit community based Not applicable to SIF Projects. SIF Homeless Initiatives organizations to deliver projects that funds projects that focus on Fund (CT-HIF) directly assist people who are homeless supporting TCH tenants. or at risk of homelessness, to move from streets to shelter and then on to secure permanent housing. Eligible projects fall within the following sectors of service: drop-ins, housing help and street outreach. Neighbourhood Graffiti Employs youth for removing graffiti and SIF may fund a project in this area if improvements Transformation replacing it with murals, through grants to the project is tenant focused and will community organizations. benefit one or more TCH community.

Groups are required to report on all funds received from other funders and in cases of funding overlap with City funding programs, grants will be declined. Commercial Façade The Façade Improvement Program is Not applicable to SIF Projects. Improvement administered by Economic Development Program and provides funding to private property owners to redesign, renovate or restore commercial or industrial building facades. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, brick cleaning, restoration, wheelchair accessibility, doors, signage, windows, lighting and masonry. Mural Program Business associations, including Not applicable to SIF Projects. community groups that include strong business participation, can receive one- time funding for street banners or wall mural projects that help promote a local theme and facilitate commercial neighbourhood identity. Neighbourhood The Community Projects Initiative, as part Not applicable to SIF Projects. Beautification of Toronto's Beautiful Streets plan, Program provides up to $4,000.00 to each ward for community-based improvement projects.