STAFF REPORT

May 1, 2002

To: Economic Development and Parks Committee

From: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

Subject: 2002 Community Festivals and Special Events Grants Recommendations for Community Organizations and Business Improvement Areas

All Wards

Purpose:

This report presents the recommended grant allocations for the Community Festivals and Special Events Grants Program for Community Organizations and Business Improvement Areas that have applied for municipal support.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Council approved an amount of $140,060.00 in the 2002 Operating Budget for the Community Festivals and Special Events Grants Program within the Consolidated Grants Budget. Of the approved amount, $100,760.00 is allocated to the community portion of the program while $39,300.00 is allocated to the Business Improvement Area and Business Association portion of the program. This report recommends a total of $132,060.00 in allocations and $8,000.00 of the approved budget to be reserved for the appeals process, for a total of $140,060.00.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and concurs with the financial impact statement.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the attached Community Festivals and Special Events Grants allocations for 50 organizations totalling $132,060.00, listed in Attachments 1 and 3 and described in Attachments 2 and 4, and $8,000.00 set aside for appeals process, be approved; - 2 -

(2) any applicant wanting to appeal its recommendations be allowed to make a deputation at the Economic Development and Parks Committee on May 29, 2002; and

(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

Through Clause No. 4 contained in Report No. 10 of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, adopted by City Council at its meeting held on November 23, 24 and 25, 1999, the City established a Grants Program for Community Festivals and Special Events. The Program was designed to provide developmental financial support to help festivals and events grow and increase their effectiveness while encouraging organizers to work towards self-sustainability for their community events.

Comments:

The 2002 Community Festivals and Special Events Grants Program Budget of $140,060.00 is designated for allocation to organizations to deliver events and festivals in the community. The program is coordinated jointly by the Parks and Recreation and Economic Development Divisions.

In total, 66 applications were received by both the Parks and Recreation and Economic Development Division. An original assessment to determine if the applications were complete was done and requests to community groups for additional information were made. Given the very limited dollars for the program, criteria were strictly adhered to and those not in compliance were deemed ineligible.

The Community Festivals and Special Events Program client groups are supported directly by all divisions of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department. A cross-section of staff from the Economic Development Culture and Tourism Department reviewed the applications for eligibility and made recommendations for funding.

Eligibility criteria stated that an organization must have a Board of Directors or an Executive, be in existence for at least one year, utilize volunteers in all aspects of the organization, have financial support from more than one source, produce a community event, and comply with the City of Toronto Grants Policy.

The event must be small to medium range in size, have a budget no larger than $100,000.00 and be open and accessible to the public. The maximum grant available is $10,000.00 and cannot represent more than 49 percent of the budget. - 3 -

The range, variety and scale of applications were diverse. These included many community celebrations, ethno-specific and cultural heritage days, harvest festivals and parades, awareness and commemorative days, independence and talent days, artistic showcases, arts in the park, Sunday festivals, yard and craft sale events, folk dancing, food fairs, and many holiday celebrations to name a few. A broad range of partnerships resulting in financial or in-kind supports speaks to the creativity and innovation in the festivals and special events organized.

The Community Festivals and Special Events Program is a competitive program, and not all eligible projects could be funded. Applications were ranked to determine eligibility and level of funding based on the following: goals, partnerships, volunteer support, accessibility, target ages, value to the community, lasting benefits and financial viability.

The City Auditor has provided a number of recommendations regarding the management of all the City’s grants programs. These recommendations are being addressed through the Grants Accountability and Risk Management Framework and a report on this has already been submitted to Council’s Grants Sub-Committee. A Risk Management approach to grants administration increases the ability of programs to achieve expected results. The Toronto Grants Co-ordinating Committee, an interdepartmental staff committee, has established subcommittees to develop specific policies and implementation tools regarding Surplus/Reserve Policy for Project Funding, Audit Practices Checklist for Project Grants, Risk Management for Project Grants, Common Components, and Performance Measures. These tools will ensure consistent application of common standards across all of the City’s grant programs.

Fifty of the sixty-six applications reviewed by the Advisory Panel are recommended for support. Of these, 42 are returning applicants and 24 are new. Not all applicants who received funding in 2001 re-applied for this year’s program. The applications represent events across the City, small to medium in scale, the diverse community, appeal to many age ranges and a variety of different types of events. The common themes are celebration, community and economic development, participation and outreach. Sixteen (16) applicants and their requests were deemed ineligible.

Applicants will be notified and advised of the reasons for their recommendations. However, all applicants that apply to the City of Toronto have the right to an appeal. A total of $8,000.00 was held back for this appeals process.

Conclusions:

Community Festivals and Special Events help build and strengthen communities, celebrate our cultural diversity, arts and heritage. The Grants Program helps these events become more effective in meeting their economic and community development objectives, growth and self- sustainability. The program provides a framework in which the City can maximize the benefit of its financial support by offering higher profile, encouraging the development of new events and promoting a greater distribution of events. - 4 -

These recommendations are based on the review as described above by the Staff Advisory Panel, and the administration and review were carried out in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Grants Policy as adopted by Council on December 16 and 17, 1998.

Contact:

John Macintyre Brenda Librecz Director, Central Services Managing Director of Economic Development Tel: 416 392-4451 Tel: 416 397-4700 E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Joe Halstead Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

List of Attachments:

Attachment No. 1 - List of Grants Applicants and Recommendations – Parks and Recreation Attachment No. 2- Individual Organizational Summary Sheets – Parks and Recreation Attachment No. 3 - List of Grants Applicants and Recommendations – Economic Development Attachment No. 4- Individual Organizational Summary Sheets – Economic Development

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Attachment No. 1 2002 Community Festival Grants Program Applications and Recommendations

Group Name 2001 2002 2002 Grant Grant Grant Received Requested Recommended 1 519 Church Street Community Centre, The $3,5000.00 $4,500.00 $3,000.00 2 African Culture Restoration Association $2,300.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 3 Alliance of Portuguese Clubs & Association $12,665.00 $10,000.00 $8,500.00 of Ontario (ACAPO) 4 Broad African Resource Centre (BARC) New $10,000.00 $0.00 5 Canadian Ecuadorian Foundation of Social New $5,000.00 $0.00 Development 6 Canadian Hispanic Day Parade (CHDP) New $5,000.00 $1,000.00 7 Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 8 Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre New $9,263.00 $3,000.00 9 Clay and Paper Theatre New $10,000.00 $0.00 10 Community Centre 55 $3,200.00 $5,000.00 $2,500.00 11 Cypriot Community of Toronto $3,500.00 $10,000.00 $3,000.00 12 Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre New $10,000.00 $3,500.00 13 East York Race Relations & $0.00 $2,000.00 $1,160.00 Multiculturalism Institute 14 Eritrean Canadian Association of Ontario New $33,500.00 $0.00 (ECAO) 15 Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan New $10,000.00 $0.00 16 Festive Earth Society New $10,000.00 $4,500.00 17 First Annual African / Canadian Networking New $10,075.00 $0.00 Inc. 18 First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre $3,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,500.00 19 Flemington Park Community Liaison New $3,000.00 $0.00 Committee 20 For Youth Initiative in Toronto New $7,250.00 $2,500.00 21 For Youth Initiative in Toronto (request #2) New $6,600.00 $0.00 22 Franco-Fete $3,500.00 $5,000.00 $3,000.00 23 Heritage Skills Development Centre $2,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,900.00 (HSDS)

24 High Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee New $1,155.50 $1,000.00

25 Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario $0.00 $10,000.00 $2,500.00 26 Korean Canadian Cultural Association of $0.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 Metropolitan Toronto 27 Lao Association of Ontario $0.00 $9,097.00 $2,000.00 28 Moldova Community of Ontario $3,500.00 $8,000.00 $2,500.00 - 6 -

Group Name 2001 2002 2002 Grant Grant Grant Received Requested Recommended 29 Muhtadi International Drumming Festival $2,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,500.00 30 Music Africa Inc. New $22,420.00 $0.00 31 Native Child & Family Services of Toronto $4,000.00 $10,000.00 $3,500.00 32 Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res) New $3,000.00 $1,500.00 33 North Chinese Community of Canada New $97,000.00 $0.00 34 Parkdale Golden Age Foundation $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,300.00 35 Parkdale InterCultural Association $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 36 Phyzikal Theatre – Across Oceans $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 37 Scadding Court Community Centre $7,665.00 $10,000.00 $5,500.00 38 Scarborough Arts Council $3,500.00 $4,000.00 $3,200.00 39 Senior Tamils’ Centre $1,800.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 40 St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association New $8,500.00 $2,500.00 41 Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood & Family New $10,000.00 $2,500.00 Centre 42 The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of $1,800.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 Toronto (All Saints Church) 43 Toronto Chinese Business Association $7,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,500.00 (Toronto Dragon Boat Festival) 44 Toronto Christian Resource Centre $3,000.00 $3,350.00 $2,500.00 45 Toronto Community & Culture Centre New $15,000.00 $0.00 46 Ukranian Culture Festival New $10,000.00 $3,500.00 47 Vietnamese Youth & Women’s Community $1,800.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 & Social Services Association 48 Vincent Paul Family Homes Crop. (Gower $1,300.00 $6,600.00 $1,200.00 Park Place) 49 Voices for the Luminous Veil New $6,000.00 $0.00 50 West Scarborough Neighbourhood $1,300.00 $2,700.00 $1,000.00 Community Centre 51 World Communities Development Alliance New $10,000.00 $2,000.00 (WOCODA) Total $95,760.00 Appeals $5,000.00 Grand Total $100,760.00

2002 Community Festival Grants Organization: 519 Church Street Community Centre

Address:519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9

Agency: Provides a broad range of cradle to grave social services for diverse low income and marginalized groups including Family Resource Centre, homeless drop in, seniors program, summer camp, community living program, transgender program, volunteer program, anti-hate/victim assistance program, two legal clinics, income tax clinic, etc.. - 7 -

Event: AIDS Candlelight Vigil 2001

Target: Toronto’s diverse community

Project: The event is held during Lesbian & Gay Pride Week in Cawathra Square Park near the AIDS Memorial. The event creates a safe and open space where diverse communities can gather together to remember those they have lost as well as those living with HIV/AIDS.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Approx. 3,000 Approx. 125 June 27, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$13,909.00 $14,100.00 $4,200.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,500.00 $4,500.00 $3,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 8 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: African Culture Restoration Association Inc.

Address:304 – 476 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1P2

Agency: The agency is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by a group of Toronto residents interested in reclaiming their African Caribbean cultural heritage. Some of the services it provides are: celebrate Marcus Garvey’s work and achievements; educating children regarding their culture.

Event: Marcus Garvey Day Celebration

Target: African Community

Project: The tenth annual Marcus Garvey Day Celebration will take place at City of Toronto’s Coronation Park, 2700 Keele Street West. The day’s events will start at 1:00 p.m. with a Pan African Parenting Forum and a Basketball Championship. Some of the events will include a gospel hour, folk singing and dancing, dramatic skits, live bands, cultural chanting, drumming, poetry and comedy. There will be a Market place/Food court with dishes of Africa, the Caribbean and Canada; Children/Youth activities such as historical workshops, arts and crafts, story telling, meaningful and education games.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

6,000 Yes, unspecified August 17, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$69,900.00 $69,900.00 $40,950.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$2,300.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 9 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Association of Ontario (ACAPO)

Address:722 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1C4

Agency: The Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations of Ontario (ACAPO) is a coalition of Portuguese Canadian non-profit organizations which develops activities of common interest to its members and the community at large.

Event: Portugal Week 2002

Target: Portuguese Canadians & community

Project: Portugal Week celebrates Portugal's National Day and the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes, Portugal's Poet Laurete, June 10. These celebrations last approximately 10 days and have many different events all over the City. The largest event is the Portugal Day Parade that attracts over 350,000 people both in participants and viewers through the transmission of the Portuguese international channel, RTPi. There are four sports events that give people of all ages an opportunity to participate. During the weekend, the annual folklore festival takes place with the participation of approximately 20 folklore groups. Also during the weekend, a music show with the participation of well-known artists from Portugal

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Approx. 350,000 Hundreds June 1 – 10, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$390,000.00 $390,000.00 $75,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$12,665.00 $10,000.00 $8,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $8,500.00 is recommended

Grant Officer: This organization has been grandparented within this program. The budget is beyond the scope of this Grants Program but there has not been any more appropriate source of support identified through the City. - 10 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Broad African Resource Centre (BARC)

Address:c/o Regent Park Community Centre, 203 Sackville Green, Unit 8, Toronto, ON M5A 3H1

Agency: BARC is a non-profit organization that provides educational, technological, settlement, skills development and referral services. BARC’s main objective is to foster and encourage members of immigrant families from Africa so that they might reach their full potential.

Event: Exposure Africa Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival is designed to allow African Canadians to present to the larger Canadian Community their cultural heritage in a positive light. The festival is a joint effort between the Broad African Resource Centre, African Women Resource Centre, Africa Canadian Centre and the Ugandan Community. The festival is intended to be a one day event which will be held in Regent Park area. Festival will include Artists, cultural dancers from various parts of Africa, theatre and entertainment.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Not provided Yes, unspecified August, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$21,600.00 $21,500.00 Not provided

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Budget is not viable. Insufficient source of funding, no source other than grant request. Application is incomplete. - 11 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Canadian Ecuadorian Foundation of Social Development

Address:1928 Eglinton Avenue West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6E 2J6

Agency: The agency serves the entire City of Toronto and offers social services such as counselling and immigration.

Event: Body Health and Mental Health

Target: Diverse Community

Project: Unknown, No information provided.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Unknown Unspecified June 27, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $5,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No Grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Application is incomplete. Budget is not viable, needs to present a realistic budget with other sources of funding. - 12 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Canadian Hispanic Day Parade (CHDP)

Address:1977 Finch Avenue West, Suite 213, Toronto, ON M3N 2V3

Agency: CHDP Committee is a non-profit organization. It has been created to preserve vital intergenerational links and to share with all Canadians, Hispanic culture, language, typical food and sense of celebration, thus uniting their communities.

Event: The Canadian Hispanic Day Parade

Target: Latin Community

Project: The Canadian Hispanic Day Parade will be taking place in the City of Toronto, one of the hubs for the Latin Community in Toronto. The parade route will run south on Jane Street from Steeles and will culminate on Wilson Avenue at the Downsview Arena for an evening of live entertainment and festivities for all to enjoy. Approximately 35,000 people are expected to watch the parade along the street.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

35,000 Yes, unspecified September 14 - 15, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$28,300 $30,000.00 $77,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $5,000.00 $1,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 13 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto

Address:5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1B 5Z5

Agency: The CCC provides services bridging the Chinese Canadian and mainstream communities. They organize seasonal activities such as the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Festival and the Chinese New Year Celebrations. They also provide culture and language courses throughout the year. In addition, an art gallery is operated for promotion and facilitation of arts and culture.

Event: Lunar New Year Festival

Target: Diverse community

Project: The program will start in the morning with a lion dance followed by traditional performances including Chinese folk dance, storytelling, Cantonese Opera, Chinese kung fu and an instrument recital. Children’s craft stations will be erected, artists will be invited to demonstrate the art of tea, Chinese New Year specialties, brush painting , etc…

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Hundreds Approx. 30 February 8, 2003

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$4,600.00 $4,600.00 $300.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$2,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: Organization should do more fundraising. - 14 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre

Address:854 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2

Agency: The Organization is dedicated to building and improving the quality of life in the Christie Ossington Community by working and collaboration with residents, institutions, agencies, local business and stakeholders. Some of the services that it provides are: Annual Community Street Festival, Children’s programming, Youth programming, Homeless Initiatives and Food Access Initiative.

Event: Christie Ossington Community Street Festival

Target: Diverse community

Project: The Street Festival is a community event, which is designed to bring together community residents, business and organization/institutions in a display of the accomplishments achievable in the spirit of cooperation. Some of the activities include: Music by local artists, food by multicultural cuisine, local crafts and vendor’s wares, silent auction, basketball tournament, children arts and recreation activities.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,000 150 July 20, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$30,300.00 $30,300.00 $5,400.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $9,263.00 $3,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,000.00 is recommended

Grant Officer: - 15 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Clay and Paper Theatre

Address:163 Concord Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 1P2

Agency: Clay and Paper Theatre produces plays and events with/in the community, revitalizing public space through the continual presence of working artists, neighbourhood participants, students and community leadership, and increasing economic activity in the area by bringing large audiences to the area from the whole city and surrounding community. The theatre productions combine the past and present through various forms: storytelling, visual imagery, poetry, music, stilt-dancing and food.

Event: Night of Dread – Community Masked Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: There are two components to the event, first being the workshops to build and create the artistic elements and the second being the festival itself including a parade. The event takes place on the first Saturday before Halloween each year and is based at Dufferin Grove Park, at the Field House. The parade starts from the park onto Bloor Street east to Shaw, south to College, west to Dovercourt, north to Dewson, west to Havelock and north to the park. After the parade, patrons move to a bonfire circle and a pig roast afterwards.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

800 – 1,000 20 October 26, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$53,000.00 $53,000.00 $12,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: This venue is more of a theatrical / artistic event rather than a community festival. City supports this event through In-Kind donation. - 16 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Community Centre 55

Address:97 Main Street, Toronto, ON M4E 2V6

Agency: Community Centre 55 is a charitable agency dedicated to the purpose of relieving poverty, advancing education and other purposes that are beneficial to the community as a whole. This includes, Nursery School, after school programs, special events, graffiti removal, operation identification, income tax clinics, etc..

Event: Beach Harvest Festival

Target: Toronto’s diverse community

Project: The event will be held at the new park grounds located at the north side of Lakeshore & Coxwell Avenue. Programs will include Carnival rides, pony rides, pumpkin carving contest, face painting, clowns, balloons. Sell hot dogs, pop, apple cider, popcorn, etc. Octoberfest type beer garden with live entertainment for the adults, which will be held under a marquis, fenced in areas and will be security monitored. An admission fee of $1.00 will be charged.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,500 + Yes, unspecified Saturday September 28, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$18,935.00 $18,935.00 $1,150.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2001 Amount Recommended

3,200.00 $5,000.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 17 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc.

Address:6 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, ON M4H 1H1

Agency: Cypriot Community of Toronto (CCT) is a non-profit, non-political organization. Some of the services include: individual and family crisis intervention; food bank; translation and interpretation services; emergency fundraising activities for community members in crisis; informal counselling; information and referral service including employment, housing, youth and seniors in crisis.

Event: Wine & Cultural Festival 2002

Target: Diverse Community

Project: Festival will take place at Cypriot Community Centre, this will be both indoor and outdoor event lasting two days. The event features traditional Cypriot cuisine, wine tasting, music, arts, folk dancing , etc. Program will start with opening ceremonies and speeches from VIP’s and community representatives, there will be live entertainment of both Greek and English music, with dance group performances at intervals. Visitors can savour the Greek-Cypriot cuisine, there will be face colouring by a clown and colouring for younger ages. Arts and crafts displays of Cypriot ceramics, vases pots, clay models etc.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,500 – 2,000 Yes, unspecified July 13 & 14, 2001

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$41,000.00 $41,000.00 $6,840.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,500.00 $10,000.00 $3,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 18 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre (DPNC)

Address:1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7

Agency: DPNC supports people in its neighbourhood, especially those who face economic and/or social barriers, to enrich their lives and the life of the community. Organization provides services such as: settlement and employment through special projects, program, workshop, outreach, advocacy, peer support, informal/supportive counselling and training; Primary mental health care including 24 hour on-call service, home visits, obstetrics, pre-natal care; services and resource for socially isolated adults; services focusing on food access for those people who are isolated and/or living with mental health issues.

Event: Arts for All – Community Arts Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The event will feature the work of hundreds of local people of all ages, as well as artists and community animators in disciplines including visual art and design, music, storytelling, writing, electronic media, food, gardening and theatre. The overall theme will be the story of the Davenport Perth neighbourhood – the geographical changes that have shaped it, and the diverse personal histories of the people who live there.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 + Yes, unspecified June 15 – 22, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$31,000.00 $31,000.00 $32,900.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $3,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 19 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: East York Race Relations and Multiculturalism Institute

Address:72 Gamble Avenue, Unit 48, Toronto, ON M4K 2H1

Agency: The organization provides assistance in developing race relations programs and promoting intercultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation and cultural understanding. Each year, the Committee has organized and sponsored: an event to celebrate the International Day for the multicultural diversity of East York is reflected in a celebration of food, music, information sharing and community services; and a Citizenship Court held on July 1st.

Event: East York Day

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The event provides a festive environment for the people of different racial and cultural backgrounds to showcase their arts, handicrafts, entertainment and ethnic food to enhance cultural awareness. The East York Day program typically includes performances, cultural foods, dancing, displays and for children: puppet shows, face painting, storytelling, performances and clowns. The entertainment program ends at 3:00 p.m. and the event closes at 4:00 p.m.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

300 – 500 Yes, unspecified April 28, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$5,150.00 $5,000.00 $5,800.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $2,000.00 $1,160.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,160.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 20 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Eritrean Canadian Association of Ontario (ECAO)

Address:296 Concord Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 2P6

Agency: ECAO primary function is to serve all Eritrean Canadians. It provides computer training in cooperation with Skills for Change, referral services in job training, addressing health issues, support services for new immigrants including translation, interpretation and settlement guidance. Sports and entertainment for all ages and both genders.

Event: The Eritrean Sports Festival

Target: Eritrean Community

Project: The sports event will take place at Centennial Park and the Centennial Arena with such activities as: soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field. Evening venues will be held at the Ukranian Hall at Christie and Bloor area, which will include a Cultural show.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

30,000 Yes, unspecified June 29 – July 7, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$73,500.00 $73,500.00 To be determined

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $33,500.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended

Grant Officer: Budget is not viable, no other source of funding other than City. This venue is more of a recreation event rather than a community festival. - 21 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan

Address:275 King Street East, Box 200, Toronto, ON

Agency: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan is run solely by professional musicians dedicated to the refinement and dissemination of this unique repertoire.

Event: Indonesian – Canadian Arts Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival is the cultural celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada. The celebrations will begin in the summer of 2002 and extend into the summer of 2003. It is a made-in- Canada festival, with most of the activities presented domestically and features noted Canadian music, dance and visual media artists.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Not provided Yes, unspecified November 1 – 10, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$301,175.00 $301,175.00 Not provided

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Artistic costs should be covered by Toronto Arts Council. - 22 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Festive Earth Society

Address:68 Broadview Avenue, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M4M 2E6

Agency: Festive Earth Society was established in 1998, bring citizens together to discover the river near them, learn about environmental issues and connect and support businesses with earth-friendly products and services. It provides educational programs, trade forums, special events and festivals, eco action campaigns, marketing and communications services.

Event: Living Rivers Festival

Target: Diverse community

Project: The festival will take place at the Don Valley Brick Works, and include an eco market, green product demonstrations; learn about issues from leading environmental organizations and experts; Don Valley art mural created by children from a local community school; discover wildlife and plants of the Don River Valley; festival arts workshops for kids; songs and dances, etc.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,000 150 May 5, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$100,000.00 $100,000.00 $4,800.00 +

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $4,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $4,500.00 is recommended

Grant Officer: - 23 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: First Annual African / Canadian Networking Gala

Address:530 Kingston Road, Suite 408, Toronto, ON M4L 1V8

Agency: Established to enable the African communities to share their diverse cultures with other multicultural Canadian communities of the GTA and to enable them to learn about each other’s culture by way of entertainment, arts and crafts, traditional wear foods and other experiences and skills on an annual basis.

Event: First Annual African / Canadian Networking Gala

Target: Diverse Community

Project: No information provided

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Not provided Not provided Not provided

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$14,875.00 $14,875.00 $80.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,075.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: The organization is requesting over $10,000.00 or 68% of total budget. Application is incomplete. No information given on the festival event. Very limited source of funding other than grant request. - 24 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre

Address:722 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1C4

Agency: The First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization founded 46 years ago. It provides services to children, youth, adults and older adults such as educational, recreational, social, cultural and sports activities.

Event: First Portuguese Festival 2002

Target: Portuguese Community

Project: The festival in the park will bring the Portuguese community together and showcase their traditions and costumes to the broader public. It will be held Bellwoods Park. The objective of the event will be sharing the Portuguese culture and celebration of the Centre’s 46th Anniversary and its role in the community. Some of the activities will include a mini soccer tournament, cultural entertainment and traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

5,000 Yes, unspecified September 27-29, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$21,000.00 $21,000.00 $12,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 25 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Flemington Park Community Liaison Committee (CPLC)

Address:41 Cranfield Road, Toronto, ON M4B 3H6

Agency: The CPLC was born out of needs of a high risk community for a safe and crime free environment. It has been very effective in providing a forum for the community to communicate with the police, government representatives and among itself, through an Info Centre and bi-monthly meetings.

Event: Flemington Park Festival 2002

Target: Diverse community

Project: The event will be held at 150 Grenoble Drive in the Hydro Field. Some of the activities will include: Children’s activities, arts groups, food area, dancing and singing.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,500 Yes, unspecified June 1, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$6,000.00 $6,000.00 Undetermined

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $3,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended

Grant Officer: Application is incomplete. - 26 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: For Youth Initiative in Toronto

Address:2696 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6M 1T9

Agency: For Youth Initiative aims to create and foster an inclusive environment where youth and adult representatives of our diverse community work in partnership to address youth needs and issues and promote full participation of youth in society. Organization provides four different streams of programming to its clients, there are: Recreations, Community Development, Realize Life Skills, and Cultural Development.

Event: Summer Slam Jam Community Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The second annual “Summer Slam Jam Community Festival” will be held at Coronation Park at Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue. The event will be a day filled with fun for the entire community. The festival is a celebration for youth diversity, energy and contribution to the community. Some of the events that will take place are: Basketball games; Talent shows such as singing, dancing, spoken word and rap amongst other artistic forms; a free community barbeque and cookout.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,000 Yes, unspecified July 27, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$16,350.00 $8,250.00 $9,100.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $7,250.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 27 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: For Youth Initiative in Toronto (Application #2)

Address:2696 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6M 1T9

Agency: For Youth Initiative aims to create and foster an inclusive environment where youth and adult representatives of our diverse community work in partnership to address youth needs and issues and promote full participation of youth in society. Organization provides four different streams of programming to its clients, there are: Recreations, Community Development, Realize Life Skills, and Cultural Development.

Event: Day of Unity

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival will be held at Dixon Park in the former city of Etobicoke. The festival will involve various activities in an outdoor venue to create a festive atmosphere: cultural talent, fashion show, free barbecue, music, a vendors market, information booths for local business owners, games, clowns and much more. The title of the festival was requested by a group of Somali youth that are negatively affected by the lack of unity amongst members of their community and would like to have a day of peace to celebrate their culture and traditions.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 Yes, unspecified July 13, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$6,600.00 $1,000.00 $6,900.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $6,600.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended

Grant Officer: Budget not viable, organization requesting 100% of total budget. Application is incomplete. - 28 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Franco-Fête de la communauté urbaine de Toronto

Address:2 Carlton Street, Unit 1711, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3

Agency: Franco Fete has co-ordinated and organized activities for Toronto’s French-speaking community; to bring together all of Toronto’s French speaking community to celebrate its common language and its cultural diversity under the umbrellas of St. Jean Baptiste Day and Canada Day.

Event: Jean Baptiste Day

Target: Diverse French speaking community

Project: Franco Fete is an annual festival where Francophones from across Southern Ontario gather to celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day and Canada Day. It has featured such artists as: Celine Dion, Diane Dufresne, Robert Charlebois, Claude Dubios and many other well known and up-and-coming artists. Many other activities for family groups and children are also held on the grounds of the festival. The event will be held at Glendon College in Bayview Avenue.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

7,000 Yes, unspecified June 20 - 23, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$79,615.00 $82,115.00 $17,600.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,500.00 $5,000.00 $3,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 29 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC)

Address:1017 King Street West, Suite 303, Toronto, ON M6K 3K2

Agency: HSDC mission is to promote the social, cultural and economic self-sufficiency and well-being of Immigrant Women and youth so they and their families can enjoy and contribute to the economic, social and cultural opportunities that Canada offers. Some of the services it provides are: business integration training, basic sewing and fashion design, food and nutrition training, employment preparation training, job search workshops, etc.

Event: Showcasing Minority Women in Business

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The project is to promote talents and celebrate the achievements of ethnic minority women in Toronto. There will be clothing, food, music, handcrafts, poetry and comedy showcased.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,250 Yes, unspecified December 7, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$38,900.00 $38,900.00 $20,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$2,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,900.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,900.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 30 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: High Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee

Address:95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, ON M6S 3H9

Agency: The High Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee (HPCAC) is a volunteer group made up of a broad range of park users, including individuals and organized groups. The Advisory Committee provides public input on park policies, goals and objectives; helps facilitate volunteer involvement in park initiatives; and promotes public awareness and responsible stewardship of the park.

Event: High Park Winter Fun Day

Target: Families

Project: The goals of the High Park Winter Fun Day are to provide an event for all ages and abilities; introduce the general public to High Park; provide hand-on activities for children of all ages. A Pony ride was the highlight of the day for the kids. Parent and kids got to roast marshmallows over a bonfire and take a wagon ride together. Other activities included a clay activity, woodworking activity, taffy pulling and games. Both CITY TV and CFTO came out to the event and was shown during their news hour.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

500 - 600 Yes, unspecified January 20, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$3,628.50 $3,628.50 $133.58

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $1,155.50 $1,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 31 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario

Address:2975 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON M2J 3B7

Agency: The organization serves Iranian women in the City of Toronto with a range of support and education opportunities to improve their social and general well-being. Activities include workshops, supportive counselling, information and referral, financial assistance, cultural activities and interpretation and translation.

Event: Nowrooz – Iranian’s New Year Celebration

Target: Families

Project: Iranian New year “Nowrooz” is a cultural event that has been celebrated for the last 3,000 years. They will rent a very large hall for the festival, either at the Japan Cultural Centre of Memorial Hall. Activities anticipated are a Persian festival of music, dance, costume, food, art exhibition and a lecture about history of Nowrooz.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

200 Unknown March 19, 2003

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$20,500.00 $20,500.00 $5,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2001 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $10,000.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 32 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Korean Canadian Cultural Association of Metropolitan Toronto

Address:1133 Leslie Street, North York, ON M3C 2J6

Agency: The organization promotes co-operation with the main stream of Canadian society for the development of the Korean community; helps new immigrants with settlement and employment training; hosts cultural programs of Korean heritage and other programs to promote well-being of the elderly.

Event: Korean Heritage (Foundation) Day Festival

Target: Korean community

Project: Festival begins on October 3rd and lasts until October 6th. Activities will begin on October 3rd, which is the day for the annual celebration of the beginning of the Korean nation. Throughout the week, a number of events will include Korean cultural achievements such as: Korean Traditional Art: photographic exhibition and Korean films.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

2,000 Yes, unspecified October 3 - 6, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$33,800.00 $33,800.00 $4,320.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,000.00 is recommended

Grant Officer: - 33 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Lao Association of Ontario

Address:956 Wilson Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3K 1E7

Agency: The agency serves refugees and immigrants from Laos living in the City of Toronto. Services include orientation, interpretation, escort, counselling, English as a second language and heritage classes, advocacy, citizenship classes, workshops. The organization also offers programs for women, elderly and youth, outreach, cultural and recreation activities and community events.

Event: Lao Festival 2002

Target: Lao Community in the G.T.A.

Project: The goal of this event is to provide a venue for hundreds of community members, young and old alike to participate in the festival that will have a long lasting legacy. The event will also provide an opportunity to the Lao artists and musicians from various organizations scattered in the province to demonstrate their talent in song composition and recitals.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

500 – 1,000 50 - 150 July 20, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$28,697.00 $28,697.00 $1,317.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $9,097.00 $2,000.00

Recommendation: A grant is of $2,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 34 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Moldova Community of Ontario

Address:1057 Steeles Avenue West, #555, North York, ON M2R 3X7

Agency: Moldova Community of Ontario is non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote education culture, programs for seniors, etc., through TV media (Rogers Channel 10), public participation and education programs for all age levels.

Event: Independence Day Celebration of the Republic of Moldova

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival will take place at Antibes Community Centre, programs will include national costumes, folk dancing, music, cuisine, storytelling and entertainment. Local artisans will be able to sell their arts and crafts, students who study folk dance, modern, ballroom and jazz as well as the piano and singing will be among the performers. Visiting dignitaries and entertainers from Moldova will be featured along with local talents.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 + 25 September 1 & 2, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$20,000.00 $20,000.00 $6,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,500.00 $8,000.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 35 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

Address:c/o 100 Glendale Avenue, Toronto, ON MGR 2T2

Agency: Organization promotes international drumming as an art form that facilitates unity among various segments of the arts.

Event: Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

Target: Diverse community

Project: The festival will take place on June 8 & 9th at Queens Park. The Festival will commence at Noon and run unit 11:00 p.m. The main stage and secondary stage will be utilized. As well, a series of drumming workshops will run concurrently. These workshops will be offered to the general public, with specific workshops geared for children and youth. The performing artists will be for the most part, local drumming groups from diverse ethno-cultural communities. It is expected that the festival will attract a large sector of the community, as well as individuals from other parts of Canada and United States. Participation from local high school steel drum and marching bands will also be part of this event.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Thousands Yes, unspecified June 8 & 9, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$41,500.00 $41,500.00 $37,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$2,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of 1,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 36 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Music Africa Inc.

Address:1302 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1Y7

Agency: Music Africa Inc. supports and gives exposure to local Canadian performs of African Music and increase awareness of African arts and culture in the broader Toronto community through AftroFest, the Toronto African Music Awards and other related activities.

Event: AfroFest

Target: Diverse Community

Project: No information provided

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Not provided Not provided July 6 & 7, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$40,420.00 $40,420.00 Not provided

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $22,420.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: The organization is requesting over $10,000.00. Application is incomplete. No information given on the festival event. Very limited source of funding other than grant request. - 37 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

Address:464 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W9

Agency: Native Child and Family Services strives to provide for a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto native community. NCFST is a unique agency in that it is Ontario’s only off-reserve, full service, child welfare related initiative under the direct control of the native community. With a diversity of programs and related funders, it has developed a culturally based service approach and is well on its way to being Canada’s first off reserve “authority” under The Child and Family Services Act.

Event: Honouring Our Children Pow Wow

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The Pow Wow is held at Dufferin Grove Park on Saturday, September 28, 2002. It begins at sunrise with a special ceremony. At noon the traditional Pow Wow starts with a grand entry onto the grounds of all the participant dancers who are led in by community elders and veterans, each carrying a flag. The entire agenda is managed by a master of ceremonies. For two hours the audience is treated to various tribal specific and inter-tribal dances and, for most, all can join in. The music is traditional Native drums and we invite up to six drum groups from Toronto and the surrounding area.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 – 1,200 Yes, unspecified September 28, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$23,500.00 $23,500.00 $10,220.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$4,000.00 $10,000.00 $3,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 38 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res)

Address:14 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2N1

Agency: Na-Me-Res operates a 38 bed homeless men’s shelter that provides quality meals, a safe environment and clean beds for all groups and mostly the aboriginal community. Their objective is to facilitate, through in- house counselling services and programming, a seamless transition from homelessness to self-reliance. Core operations target Men ages 16 and up; Outreach Services target all homeless people or those at risk of homelessness; Youth Services target youth aged 16-30.

Event: Fall Equinox

Target: Diverse Community

Project: In honour of Fall Equinox, Na-Me-Res will be hosting a traditional Community Celebration at Keelsdale Park. This event will be open to the public and no admission fee will be charges. Toronto’s Aboriginal organizations and agencies will be invited to participate in a number of capacities: contributing volunteer’s, performing and representing their services and mandate with an information booth. Various drum groups and dancers from around the province will attend. In addition,, performances by sing/songwriters will take place at various times throughout the afternoon and early evening. Poetry reading and traditional storytelling will also be showcased.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

600 Yes, unspecified September 21 & 22, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$6,000.00 $6,000.00 $7,200.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $3,000.00 $1,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 39 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: North Chinese Community of Canada

Address:55 Emerson Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 3S7

Agency: North Chinese Community of Canada provides support to Mandarin speaking community by huge communicative networks, Websites, seminars and meetings; instruct and support the members adapt to different communities in Canada, establish and develop their businesses, training and help the Mandarin community find jobs.

Event: 2002 Toronto Golden Autumn Festival / International Chinese Senior Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: This celebration will invite Chinese seniors from around the world to come to Toronto to enjoy the happy holiday with other Chinese seniors that live in Toronto. About 30,000 people will be expected to attend the celebration. The mayor of Toronto, councillors, M.P.’s and M.P.P.’s will be invited to attend the great celebration.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

30,000 Yes, unspecified October 12 – 14, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$122,000.00 $122,000.00 $20,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $97,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: The organization is requesting 80% of their total budget. Budget is not viable, organization needs to present a realistic budget with other sources of funding. - 40 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Parkdale Golden Age Foundation

Address:27 Roncesvalles Avenue, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M6R 2K4

Agency: The organization provides leadership, support, education and co-ordination on issues that affect seniors in the community. Services include: cleaning, banking, personal care, shopping, laundry, light meal preparation, respite care and crisis intervention, escorting to medial appointments, friendly visiting, congregate dining in four locations (last year they provided 8,140 meals to clients), an elderly person centre, social and recreational programs.

Event: Celebrating a Multicultural City

Target: Diverse multicultural community of Parkdale/High Park/Davenport area.

Project: Festival will be held at three different sites. 1. 27 Roncesvalles Avenue, 2. May Robinson Apartments, 20 West Lodge Ave., 3. North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Avenue. The festival will include food from many countries of the world along with multicultural entertainment, dancing, singing and music. They will have Steel Drums played by an African-Canadian band, Filipino singers, Chinese singers and dancers, French and English entertainers, Latin American dancers, Seniors and Young people entertaining as well as other performers. There will be a display of arts and crafts from different cultures.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 + Yes, unspecified September & October 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$5,850.00 $5,850.00 $3,900.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$1,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,300.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,300.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 41 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Parkdale Intercultural Association

Address:1257 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5

Agency: Parkdale Intercultural Association is a non-profit, charitable, community-based organization which provides settlement programs and services to refugees and new immigrants. Some services include: Settlement for newcomers immigrants & refugees; language instruction for newcomers to Canada (LINC); programs and activities celebrating multiculturalism and anti-racism.

Event: Community Festivals / Social Events

Target: Diverse Parkdale Community

Project: Festive Season Celebration is an annual all-day event featuring: displays of information on cultures of groups, traditional arts and customs presentation; traditional dress presentation; dances, story telling, singing and drama. The Cultural Night is an annual late afternoon event featuring: a presentation of one specific cultural group; stage presentation, history of the country involved, traditional customs, food and dress.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

200 + Yes, unspecified September 2002 – March 2003

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$25,400.00 $25,400.00 $1,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Applying for more than one event. Significant portion of expenditures in staffing costs. - 42 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Phyzikal Theatre / Across Oceans

Address:21 Palmerston Square, Toronto, ON M6G 2S8

Agency: Agency provides workshops and classes in dance, interdisciplinary performance, collaborative art-making interactive programs. Touring internationally of Toronto-based creations.

Event: At Home Festival : The Art of Collaboration

Target: Diverse Community

Project: Festival will provide a Toronto platform of intense exchange and learning through festival presentation and direct interaction between the general public, established international artists and emerging artists. Activities include: participation in discussions; forums; open studios; and hand-on workshops. The program will use dance and its integration with music, language, clown, and the visual arts as the springboard.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 Yes, unspecified April 13 – May 3, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$72,075.00 $72,075.00 $19,650.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Artistic costs should be covered by Toronto Arts Council. - 43 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Scadding Court Community Centre

Address:707 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6

Agency: Scadding Court targets its programs and services to under-serviced, culturally diverse groups within the community such as low income women and children, low income families, disadvantaged youth, physically and developmentally disabled adults and youth, new immigrant youth and adults, seniors and the unemployed.

Event: The Lion Dance Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: On August 9, the Lion Dance Festival will present a free performance at the ROM. On August 11, the festival will present the Free Family Day, a plan to close Spadina Avenue just south of Dundas for a day- long festival with entertainment. The City of Toronto Parks and Recreation will be featured by presenting the Lion, Park, an interactive children’s area where reading, book making, face painting and arts & crafts will be held. On August 17, the Festival will take place at Ontario Place, it will feature the local and national kung fu (wushu) martial arts competitions and lion dancing all day. Over 50 teams will participate.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

100,000 Yes, unspecified August 8,9,11 & 17, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$10,000.00 $10,000.00 Not provided

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$7,665.00 $10,000.00 $5,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $5,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: Grand-fathered through old City of Toronto. - 44 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Scarborough Arts Council

Address:1859 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON M1N 1T3

Agency: The Scarborough Arts Council (SAC) provides leadership and opportunities for artists to pursue excellence in the visual, literary and performing arts. SAC was founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1979. The organization provides: The Bluffs Gallery rotating members’ shows throughout the year, arts programs, art and craft shows, library displays, annual arts tour, competitions, art rental program, The Whole Story – community story telling program, artists’ referral service, small resource library, use of board room by members/groups, use of photocopier and fax, development and grant consultation, marketing of members’ events, website hosting for artists and groups, and discounts for members at some suppliers and with some service organizations.

Event: Art Naturally – Arts Festival

Target: Families

Project: The festival will be held at the Guild Inn Gardens. Over 100 artists and craftspeople set up tables, booths or fences to show their work and are on the grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work is high quality and represents a variety of media, such as paintings, pottery, photography, sculpture, wood crafts, stained glass, material crafts and more. There is a variety of performances, many of them by SAC member groups, on two stages. Strolling musicians, a sunny clown and a children’s craft area all add to the event. Along with the artists, about 10 member groups set up tables to promote their subscription seasons or programs.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

7,000 100 August 9 - 11, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$31,765.00 $31,765.00 $3,800.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

3,500.00 $4,000.00 $3,200.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,200.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 45 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Senior Tamils’ Centre

Address:c/o Oriole CRC, 2975 Don Mills Road, North York, ON M2J 3B7

Agency: Agency provides counselling and legal referral for the Tamil community; provides access to government and municipal services; create opportunities/forum for interaction and information sharing; reduce isolation and create a sense of community development; work with other group/agencies and assist in the integration and adaptation to Canadian life; and remove barriers of language and culture.

Event: Deepavali – Festival of Lights

Target: Diverse Community

Project: Deepavali is a festival celebrated by Hindus living all over the world, it is a festival of lights. This festival is celebrated by lighting lamps in rows forming garlands of lights. Some of the activities will include: speeches from guest speakers; dramas, songs, plays and dances by school children and seniors in English and Tamil; congregate dining, and games for children and seniors.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

250 - 300 Yes, unspecified November 3, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$4,100.00 $4,100.00 $950.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$1,800.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 46 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA)

Address:230 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5A 4J6

Agency: SLNA represents residents, agencies and businesses for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Organization is active in nutrition program fundraising; acts as an umbrella organization, representing the neighbourhood in negotiations and communications with neighbouring association, groups, individuals, the media and the general public.

Event: St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Community Festival & Picnic 2002

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The event will be held at Crombie Parks and The Esplanade from Jarvis to Parliament Streets. Festival will include musical entertainment; historical walking tours of the neighbourhood; children’s activities such as petting zoo, games, colouring contest and children’s parade; Youth Lounge Dedication; Sports activities such as basketball competition, ball hockey tournament; Display tables for community agencies to share their vision, missions and program.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

10,000 100 + June 12 – 17, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$31,967.00 $32,000.00 $41,200.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$0.00 $8,500.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 47 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre

Address:761 Jane Street, Suite 206, Toronto, ON M6N 4B4

Agency: Agency was created to operate a community centre for residents of the area, it provides low cost, easily accessible, educational, recreational and social services for the benefit of the general public. Some of the services it provides are: Community Support/Programs such as HIV/AIDS harm reduction outreach, homeless outreach, food bank; Women and Family Programs; and Children’s & Youth programs.

Event: Syme-Woolner 2002 Community Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival will take place at Woolner Park at Jane & Woolner. Activities will include: Cultural showcase of music, dance and other various groups that make up Syme’s multiethnic community; a Young Poets Showcase with poetry competitions for elementary school aged children; Children’s Activities such as games, face painting; and a Barbeque and Cultural foods.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Hundreds Yes, unspecified August 17, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$23,000.00 $23,000.00 $5,800.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 48 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto (All Saints Church)

Address:135 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1L8

Agency: The Incorporated Synod Diocese of Toronto provides education resources, centralized provision of services for parishes, conference centre, and social outreach agencies and community ministries.

Event: Four Corners Harvest Festival

Target: Diverse community around Dundas & Sherbourne

Project: The festivities on the day follow much along the traditional street fair experience, Activities include: a literacy tent, live performances, storytelling, a wandering minstrel, a fire truck display, a free barbecue, organic food display, yard sale, horses, face painting, children’s arts and crafts, dancing, vegetarian food, community information tables, games tournaments, health displays and more.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

800 Yes, unspecified Saturday afternoon, late September

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$3,650.00 $3,700.00 $11,220.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$1,800.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 49 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Toronto Chinese Business Association

Address:123 Edward Street, Suite 818, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2

Agency: The Toronto Chinese Business Association was established in Metro Toronto in 1972. The Association has its grassroots in Toronto’s Chinatown and has contributed tremendously to the improvement of the quality of life in Chinatown. Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in its 14th year, is an annual and major cultural and recreational event organized by the Association.

Event: The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival recruits 180 – 200 teams to complete for the love of this cultural and recreational sport of dragon boat racing. The weekend offers non-stop performances from a number of ethnic communities. These performances reflect Toronto’s ethnic diversity.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

120,000 Yes, unspecified June 22 &23, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$1,548,000.00 $1,456,000.00 $250,610.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

7,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $6,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: Grant grand-fathered from the old City of Toronto. The budget is beyond the scope of this Grants Program but there has not been any more appropriate source of support identified through the City. - 50 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Toronto Christian Resource Centre (CRC)

Address:40 Oak Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2C6

Agency: The CRC was established in 1964 to actively work to improve the personal welfare and circumstance of those less fortunate. The Centre provides many service initiatives ranging from a Food and Drop-in Centre to the provision of affordable housing, including crisis intervention and community support. The Centre continues to work towards further improvement of the Landlord and Tenant Act and build beyond Bill 120.

Event: Sunday in the Park

Target: Diverse Community

Project: Sunday in the Park is a daylong event in Regent Park. This event helps restore some confidence and dignity to a disadvantaged community which has been stereotyped. Events include: parade, games, music by well-known performers and guest speakers.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

1,000 100 July 14, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$10,175.00 $10,025.00 $3,100.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$3,000.00 $3,350.00 $2,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 51 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Toronto Community & Culture Centre

Address:222 Elm Street, Suite 110, Toronto, ON M5T 1K5

Agency: Organization provides personal and group counselling, educational services and social services for those who need it, especially those who are in a state of vulnerability. Some of the services provided are helping youth enter the job market coordinated by YSC, YIP, summer job and one-on-one programs.

Event: Chinese Gongfu Festival

Target: Chinese Community

Project: The agency is planning on organizing Chinese Gongfu Festival in August 2002, combined with Lion Festival hosted by Scadding Court Community Centre. Gongfu is a mysterious traditional Chinese sport. It has been in existence in China and developed for hundred of years. The agency is planning to invite Gongfu Art Group of Anhui of China to perform Chinese Gongfu in the festival.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

5,000 Yes, unspecified August 8 – 11, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$30,000.00 $30,000.00 $15,000.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $15,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended

Grant Officer: We do not fund events to be part of a larger festival. - 52 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Ukranian Culture Festival

Address:2118-A Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1M8

Agency: Agency offers the largest celebration of Ukranian spirit in the world, showcasing the best of Ukranian arts and culture by: providing an all day entertainment experience for the whole family; providing the best venue for all types of entertainment for the audience and the entertainers. Organization also acts as a broker of information for questions submitted to Festival website; provides leadership training for all volunteers and committee members.

Event: Bloor West Village Ukranian Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The festival will take place on Bloor Street West between Runnymede and Jane Streets. There will be a stage showcasing amateur and professional singers, dancers, musicians, soloist, choirs and comedian; a secondary stage showcasing school children and youth, singers, dancers, musicians, etc.; a parade along Bloor Street West from High Park Blvd. to Jane Street; evening street dance at the Runnymede stage area; food kiosks and food court by local businesses on the street.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

60,000 Yes, unspecified September 13 & 14, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$127,000.00 $145,000.00 $202,300.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $3,500.00

Recommendation: A grant of $3,500.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 53 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Vietnamese Youth’s and Women’s Community & Social Services Association

Address:1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L8

Agency: The organization provides counselling and referrals, activities and workshops for youths according to age; activities and educational workshops for women and their families; educational classes in the evenings and weekends; tutoring class for high risk students from grade 7 – 12; recreational drop-in; provide a meeting space for many students clubs from many Universities, Colleges, and High Schools, Big Brothers & Big Sisters program; interpretation and support to women and their families. The Organizational structure has been changed since the annual general meeting held on September 29, 2001. Right now the organization is operated as one group consisting of six Board of Directors who overlook the operation of the centre.

Event: Mid Autumn Festival

Target: Children and Youth

Project: This festival celebrates the full moon period of autumn season and the good harvest season, especially for young children and youth, which is a traditional event of Vietnamese. This event is to gather young children of all races throughout the city to demonstrate and understand the meaning of lunar cycle, and to enjoy the beauty of the full moon in Autumn; and to taste the traditional moon cake specially made for this Autumn Festival. The activities of the event include traditional costume contest, language and history contest, children building lantern contest, art and music show and singing contest, dragon dance and lantern parade, Vietnamese Martial-Art demonstration, toys and crafts exhibition, displays and demonstration of how to make them.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

3,000 Yes, unspecified September 28, 2001

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$4,990.00 $4,990.00 $3,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$2,000.00 $2,990.00 $1,200.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,200.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: Funding is conditional on the organization securing an appropriate Trustee to oversee the grant. - 54 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: Vincent Paul Family Homes Corporation (Gower Park Place)

Address:10 Gower Street, Toronto, ON M4B 3N3

Agency: Vincent Paul Family Homes primary objective is the operation of a 164 unit non-profit, rent-geared-to- income apartment complex. It encourages residents to develop a sense of community and outreach to the immediate neighbourhood and operate programs in partnership with other community organizations. This includes: parents and tots drop in; English as a second language classes; craft clubs for children 6 – 12; after school activity program for children 6 – 12; breakfast buddies; noon time coffee and chat drop-in; annual community multicultural fair; bridge clubs, etc.

Event: Gower Park Place – Multi-Cultural Community Fair

Target: Families

Project: The project includes opening ceremonies, yard sale and craft sale tables, community resource and information. Organizations have free table space and provide a staff person or volunteer, information or activity. Tables provide visitors information about local services. Games, activities and entertainment are organized throughout the day to provide positive stimulation to children and opportunity for participation by some of the older youth, ages 13 – 19. Activities include a dunk tank, foozball table, egg race, water balloon toss, parachute games, carnival games, a dress-up & play area, jelly bean contest, face & body painting, sidewalk chalk art and children’s performers. Food includes hot dogs, burgers, patties, shish kabob, curried goat, jerk chicken, and pizza. This year they plan to provide multicultural entertainment as well as cultural displays and activities.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

750 Yes, unspecified August 10, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$18,600.00 $18,600.00 $10,700.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

$1,300.00 $6,600.00 $1,200.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,200.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: 2002 Community Festival Grants - 55 -

Organization: Voices for the Luminous Veil

Address:15 Midland Avenue, Toronto, ON M1N 3Z5

Agency: The Voices for the Luminous Veil are composed of original members of the Bloor Viaduct Steering Committee who formed to implement a strategy to reduce suicides at the Bloor Viaduct. Others who bring with them expertise in various arts, including theatre, music, visual arts, etc. have joined the collective too.

Event: Day for the Luminous Veil

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The nature of this event is the inauguration of the Veil, which signals a transformation of the Bloor Viaduct in the completion of the installation process of the Luminous Veil. Vehicular traffic will be stopped on that day so the audience will be able to view this work of art from many angles. There will be storytelling, Toronto Children’s Chorus, poetry recitation, University of Toronto Drama, Rosedale Heights, the high school overlooking the bridge, where students have witnessed suicides will perform a movement and choral piece.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

Thousands 130 + September 14, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$44,932.00 $45,000.00 Not provided

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $6,000.00 $0.00

Recommendation: No grant is recommended.

Grant Officer: Event is considered more of an inauguration of the Bloor Viaduct Veil and is not considered to be a Community Festival. - 56 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre

Address:313 Pharmacy Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1L 3E7

Agency: The Centre provides social, recreational, educational and support programs and services to children, youth families and seniors. In addition, the Centre provides employment programs for youth, literacy and community placement for young offenders. Most programs are neighbourhood based and preventive in nature.

Event: South-West Scarborough Community Picnic - 2002

Target: Diverse Neighbourhood Community

Project: The South-West Scarborough community picnic is a free community-based picnic promoting awareness and recognition of children, youth and families who live in the community. An advisory committee made up of volunteer youth, seniors, parents, staff and other professionals will plan, implement and evaluate the event. Outcome of this event include an entertainment piece made up of local youth talent, BBQ, carnival type events and events and awards presentations for participants deemed to have had a positive impact in our community.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

350 Yes, unspecified August 17, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$5,500.00 $5,500.00 $2,670.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

1,300.00 $2,700.00 $1,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $1,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 57 -

2002 Community Festival Grants

Organization: World Communities Development Alliance (WOCODA)

Address:66 Gerrard Street East, Suite 303, Toronto, ON M5B 1G3

Agency: WOCODA provides education, counselling and other support services for immigrants and refugees in need, including language instruction, employment training, job search programs translation services and information on Canadian culture and life.

Event: Daddy’s Diapers Day – Toronto Fathers Festival

Target: Diverse Community

Project: The event will feature families and fathers in particular to get together and celebrate the pleasure of fatherhood; acknowledge father who sacrificed the ‘matchoman’ character to go as far in being a “stay home dad”. The festival will feature a “Daddy with Strollers Walk” from Metro Hall Square, by Yonge Street to Front Street, University Avenue back to Metro Hall.

Participation Levels Volunteer Support Date(s) of Festival

3,000 Yes, unspecified June 22, 2002

Total Project Budget Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of In- Kind Support

$25,100.00 $25,100.00 $2,500.00

2001 Project Grant 2002 Amount Requested 2002 Amount Recommended

New $10,000.00 $2,000.00

Recommendation: A grant of $2,000.00 is recommended.

Grant Officer: - 58 -

Attachment No. 3

2002 Community Festivals and Special Events Applications and Recommendations Economic Development Division

No. Organization 2001 2002 2002 Recommended Funding $ Request $ $

1 Bloorcourt Village BIA 2,500 6,000 0 2 Bloordale Village BIA 3,000 5,000 2,900 3 Danforth Village Business Association 4,000 9,400 3,800 4 Economic Community Starting Centre 0 10,000 0 5 Epilepsy Toronto New 10,000 4,500 6 Greektown on the Danforth BIA 1,500 5,000 1,000 7 Junction Gardens BIA 4,000 10,000 3,500 8 Parkdale Village BIA 2,000 6,000 1,500 9 Queen-Broadview Village BIA 3,000 10,000 2,800 10 Red Pepper Spectacle Arts, Kensington 3,500 6,000 3,000 11 Roncesvalles Village BIA 1,500 5,000 1,200 12 The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre 3,000 4,000 2,300 13 Toronto Chinatown Community Development Association 4,000 10,000 3,800 14 Weston BIA 2,500 3,500 1,000 15 York Caribbean Carnival Committee Inc. 5,415 10,000 5,000 Total 39,915 109,900 $36,300 Appeal Fund $3,000 Festivals Budget $39,300

Attachment No. 4

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION SUMMARY SHEETS

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 1 Bloorcourt Village BIA 827A Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6G 1M1

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Bloorcourt Annual Heritage Festival

Target Group: Adults, children and families - 59 -

Project Description: Not available

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event Medium June 1, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $18,700 $3,500 $4,150

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $2,500 Not identified $0

Recommendation: Funding is not recommended.

Conditions:

Comments: The grant application for this organization is incomplete and its year 2001 Letter of Understanding agreeing to the terms and conditions of last year’s approval was not signed and returned. - 60 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 2 Bloordale Village BIA 1258 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M6H 1N5

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Bloordale Blast

Target Group: Adults, children and families

Project Description: This festival will highlight the multi-cultural restaurants in the business area as a major attraction and will also highlight the music and dance of various cultures

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 20,000 High June 21-23, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $17,900 $17,000 $5,100

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $3,000 $5,000 $2,900

Recommendation: $2,900

Conditions: That city funds for this festival be dedicated towards publicity, promotion and equipment rental for entertainment

Comments: - 61 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 3 Danforth Village Business Association

Organization Overview: This organization supports initiatives aimed at improving the local area's business environment and increasing the value of customer expenditure in the commercial area

Project Name: Danforth Village Festival

Target Group: Seniors, adults, youth, children and families

Project Description: The one-day festival will feature live entertainment, sidewalk sales, children’s entertainment, craft sales and food concessions.

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 10,000 High August 10, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $19,000 $10,000

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $4,000 $9,400 $3,800

Recommendation: $3,800

Conditions: That the estimated value in-kind support be submitted to the satisfaction of the Economic Development Office before funds are remitted to this organization

Comments: - 62 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 4 Economic Community Starting Centre: Job Creation Inc. 66 Empringham Drive, Toronto, ON M1B 1Z7

Organization Overview: This organization supports job creation by bringing together local employers with local suppliers of goods and services

Project Name: 2002 Essential Goods Festival

Target Group:

Project Description: Convene a festival focusing on food, textiles and furniture designed to provide an opportunity for participants involved to network, increase sales and gain exposure for their products

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event Low May/June 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $55,000 $56,000 $1,800

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended 0 $10,000 0

Recommendation: Funding is not recommended

Conditions:

Comments: This festival budget projects a surplus in excess of the $10,000 dollar funding request. In addition a high emphasis on staff salaries and a low level of volunteer support and associated in-kind services are not consistent with the program goals and objectives. - 63 -

The review team expressed concern with regards to this organization’s ability to stage their festival without “seed” funding through this program. Organizations should not be reliant on program funding to stage their festival. This is their third funding request. The previous applications have been unsuccessful - 64 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 5 Epilepsy Toronto 2221 Yonge Street, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M4S 2B4

Organization Overview: This organization promotes independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families, through support services, information, public advocacy and public education

Project Name: Buskers on Duncan Street

Target Group: All ages

Project Description: This is one in a series of events that comprise the Toronto Busker Festival. It will showcase an array of street performers from across the globe including jugglers, mimes, comics, magicians, gymnasts, acrobats and caricature artists

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 40,000 High June 7-9, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $68,650 $58,000

2001 Project 2001 Amount 2001 Amount Grant Requested Recommended N/A $10,000 $4,500

Recommendation: $4,500

Conditions: That Council approval be conditional on the receipt of the estimated value of in- kind services related to this three-day event and that City funding is directed to publicity and promotion

Comments: This event is co-sponsored by the Toronto Entertainment District Association - 65 - - 66 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 6 Greektown on the Danforth 505 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 3Z2

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Third Annual Sounds of the Danforth

Target Group: Citywide and local area

Project Description: This music festival will feature buskers and arts and crafts vendors.

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 5,000 Medium June 15-16, 2002 July 6-7, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $47,950 $42,500 $7,500

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $1,500 $5,000 $1,000

Recommendation: $1,000

Conditions: That city funding be allocated to publicity and promotion of this event

Comments: - 67 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 7 Junction Gardens BIA 3042 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Junction Arts Festival

Target Group: Local and citywide residents, in addition to tourists from across southern Ontario

Project Description: This arts festival promotes local artists and arts related and other businesses within the BIA

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 20,000 High September 14 - 15, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $73,400 $35,500 $20,000

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $4,0000 $10,000 $3,500

Recommendation: $3,500

Conditions: That this funding be allocated to publicity and promotion

Comments: The projected festival deficit to be addressed through this organization’s operating budget. - 68 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 8 Parkdale Village BIA 1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L8

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Mariposa in the City

Target Group: Adults, families, children, youth and artists

Project Description: This event focuses on performing arts, cultural and children have related activities

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 10,000 High June 22, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $42,000 $19,370 $4,110

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $1,500 $6,000 $1,200

Recommendation: $1,200

Conditions:

Comments: The projected festival deficit to be addressed through this organization’s operating budget. - 69 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 9 Queen Broadview Village BIA 121 Victor Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 1A7

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Bohemia Art Media Festival 2002

Target Group: Arts related professionals including instructors, curators art schools and the general public from across Toronto and visitors from the United States.

Project Description: This festival will feature an art walk of the Riverdale area and an Arts Festival featuring over 80 artists in 30 locations.

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 10,000 High May 23-25, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $80,700 $70,000 $41,500

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $3,000 $10,000 $2,800

Recommendation: $2,800

Conditions:

Comments: - 70 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 10 Red Pepper Spectacles Arts, Kensington 50 Foxley Street, Toronto ON M6J 1R1

Organization Overview: To discover the artistic cultural links and parallels in Toronto's varied cultural communities and their celebrations

Project Name: Kensington Festival of Lights

Target Group: Families with children, Kensington Market community, area business operators and community organizations

Project Description: This festival consists of a people's parade, including giant puppets, stiltwalkers, musicians and performers through the commercial area of Kensington Market celebrating the diverse winter spiritual traditions of many of Toronto's cultures

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 3,500 High December 21, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $67,000 $61,000

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $3,500 $6,000 $3,000

Recommendation: $3,000

Conditions: That this funding be allocated to publicity, promotion and permit fees. That the estimated value of in-kind support be submitted to the satisfaction of the Economic Development Office before funds are remitted to this organization Comments: - 71 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 11 Roncesvalles Village BIA 347 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R 2M8

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Harvest Festival

Target Group: Families

Project Description: The Roncesvalles Village BIA Fall Festival will emphasize children’s performers, adult entertainment and arts and crafts in addition to providing opportunities for area businesses to display their goods through a sidewalk sale.

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 40,000 Medium September 21, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $40,694 $36,000 $9,500

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $1,500 $5,000 $1,200

Recommendation: $1,200

Conditions:

Comments: - 72 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 12 The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre 750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2J2

Organization Overview: This organization supports the cultural and recreational needs of various community groups across Toronto

Project Name: Festival on Bloor

Target Group: This festival is targeted to adults, youths and children

Project Description: The summer street festival will include rides, street performers, entertainment such as live music and a crafts sale showcasing Ontario artisans

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 40,000 High June 9, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $22,350 $21,500 $1,700

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $3,000 $4,000 $2,300

Recommendation: $2,300

Conditions:

Comments: This event is co-sponsored by the Bloor-Annex BIA - 73 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 13 Toronto Chinatown Community Development Association 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto ON M2N 5W9

Organization Overview: One of the key mandates of this organization is to foster tourism, commercial and cultural activities in the Toronto Central Chinatown area.

Project Name: Toronto Chinatown Festival

Target Group: Families

Project Description: This festival will consist primarily of traditional entertainment consisting of singing and dancing performances, martial arts demonstrations in addition to food and sales by local businesses

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 75,000 High August 10-11, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $61,700 $44,000 $21,900

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $4,000 $10,000 $3,800

Recommendation: $3,800

Conditions:

Comments: - 74 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 14 Weston BIA 4 John Street, Suite 5, Toronto ON M9N 1J3

Organization Overview: This organization supports local business area development primarily through promotion and streetscape improvements

Project Name: Blast On Main Street

Target Group: Weston based community members and families from across Toronto

Project Description: This festival will consist of entertainment on Weston Road, the Weston BIA main street, and will include a main stage and street dance

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 8,000 Medium August 23-24, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $5,000 $3,500 $2,916

2001 Project 2002 Amount 2002 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $2,500 $2,300 $1,000

Recommendation: $1,000

Conditions:

Comments: - 75 -

2002 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency # 15 York Caribbean Carnival Committee 1649 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1M2

Organization Overview: To promote the culture of Caribbean Carnival among people in Toronto with specific focus on youth and children and to sensitize and educate the local business community to the value of economic benefits of cultural tourism.

Project Name: Junior Carnival

Target Group: Children and families

Project Description: This eight annual Toronto Junior Carnival on Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto’s Caribbean business area, consists of masqueraders displaying brilliant costumes to the beat of and steel band music.

Participation Volunteer Support Date & Time of Levels Festival or Special Event 50,000 High July 21, 2002

Total Project Anticipated Funding Estimated Value of Budget From Other Sources In-Kind Support $93,650 $83,500 $83,500

2000 Project 2001 Amount 2001 Amount Grant Requested Recommended $5,415 $10,000 $5,000

Recommendation: $5,000

Conditions: That Council approval be conditional on the receipt of the year 2001 Junior Carnival final report to the satisfaction of the Economic Development Office before funds are remitted to this organization.

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