Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 1999 - 2000

Algoma Friendship Seniors Club $4,000 over six months to replace the furnace in Seniors' Club in Leeburn.

Association de familles touchées par la maladie mentale $50,000 over two years to support the establishment of a volunteer respite service in Hearst, Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls for families of people with mental illness.

Banque D'aliments / Sudbury Food Bank $75,000 over one year towards the capital costs of renovating and equipping the food warehouse.

Big Sisters Association of Sault Ste. Marie $14,000 over 3 years to support the promotional efforts to recruit new Big Sisters and to purchase one new computer for the office.

The Canadian Hearing Society $25,000 over one year to provide counselling services that will enhance the ability of persons with hearing impairments to live independently and participate fully in the life of the community.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sault Ste. Marie Branch $12,500 over one year to support the Shadows of the Mind film festival, which explores the facts and mythology surrounding mental health and addiction.

The Canadian Red Cross, Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch $24,700 over one year to make first aid and safety education more accessible to people in remote locations or to those who cannot afford the training.

Caruso Club of Sudbury and District $22,300 over one year towards the costs of producing a photographic exhibit and catalogue, and holding a conference on the Italian community's role in the history and life of Sudbury.

Centre de Consultation pour l'Embauche des Jeunes Inc. $25,000 over one year toward the cost of equipment for a small sawmill to provide work place training and experience for youth facing severe barriers to employment.

Centre culturel La Ronde $50,000 over two years to support the hiring of a coordinator to introduce new programs for children, youth and seniors.

Centre Culturel Louis-Hémon de Chapleau Inc. $50,000 over two years for the Quatrain Project, which introduces artistic initiatives to community life in areas such as, education, health care, and economic development.

Centre de santé communautaire de Sudbury $58,000 over two years towards the clean-up and restoration of Junction Creek as a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Cochrane and Area Victim Services $20,000 over one year to support the operations of the Cochrane and Area Victims Services to complete their volunteer recruitment and training, to expand the program to Smooth Rock Falls & to allow them time to develop a plan for long-term sustainability.

Cochrane Food Bank $25,000 over one year for the acquisition of food handling and storage equipment and office machinery.

Cochrane Temiskaming Children's Treatment Centre $100,000 over two years to implement a life skills program in Timmins for teens with physical disabilities to maximize their potential to live independently once they reach adulthood.

Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste Marie & Area $80,000 over two years to help implement Sault Ste Marie's Building an Extraordinary Community initiative, which supports sustainable economic development and improved quality of life.

Community Living Timmins Intégration Communautaire $4,000 over two years to cover the gasoline costs for transporting individuals with developmental disabilities to work opportunities of providing lawn care and snow removal services for seniors in Timmins.

Conseil des Arts de Hearst $10,000 over two months to present a three day jazz and blues festival. The festival will include performances by Canadian artists as well as workshops for students and local musicians.

Dawson Citizens Improvement Association $5,000 over six months towards the costs associated with the installation of a new water supply to the Community Hall in Meldrum Bay.

Epilepsy Timmins and Area $25,000 over two years. to purchase a computer, establish internet access to the Timmins office and to hire a part-time community outreach worker to recruit a network of volunteers to provide info. & peer support in communities outside of Timmins.

Fondation Clef en Main $10,000 over one year towards the costs of organizing a French book fair (Salon du Livre 2000) and related cultural activities in Hearst, Ontario.

Iron Bridge Lions Club Inc. $3,000 over one year to install barrier free washroom facilities and access to the meeting room.

Iroquois Falls Teen/ Youth Centre $50,000 over two years to hire staff to coordinate activities of the teen centre.

Iroquois Falls Access Transit $18,000 over two years towards the costs of providing accessible transportation services in Iroquois Falls.

Iroquois Falls Cross Country Ski Club $15,000 over one year for the purchase of a new snowmobile and new ski trail grooming equipment including a trail tenderizer and a second track setter. Kapuskasing & District Children's Aid Society $10,000 over four months to assist with the purchase of canoes, teepees and a portable lifting device to establish a Voyageur Canoe Program at Camp Cadanac.

La Forge de Brunetville $9,000 over one year for a portable sawmill to help the local seniors' club generate its own revenue.

Le Collectif des femmes francophones du Nord-est de l'Ontario $25,000 over one year for a series of 14 workshops to provide francophone women (aged 40 to 55) with a wide range of information and resources to help them lead active, independent and financially secure lives.

Manitoulin District Association for Community Living $24,500 over one year toward purchasing and converting a van that will provide transportation for the physically challenged living on Manitoulin Island.

Manitoulin Northshore Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service $8,000 over six months towards the costs of organizing a 2 day conference on victims' issues and the impact of victimization.

Markstay Golden Age And Senior Citizens Club $5,000 over one year towards the cost of renovations to the senior citizens' club house.

Massey Area Museum $20,000 over one year to renovate the roof and chimney of the Massey Museum building.

Mississauga First Nation $12,500 over one year towards the costs of operating a Summer Day Camp for children aged 6- 12 by the Mississauga First Nation.

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Sudbury Chapter $24,900 over one year to enhance their Individual and Family Services by expanding its equipment lending service as well as home care and self-help services.

Myths and Mirrors Community Arts $90,000 over three years to facilitate and promote public involvement in the design and creation of community artwork.

North Shore Anglers & Hunters Conservation Organization Inc. $10,500 over two months to provide a safe environment for gun and archery education and practice.

Northern Cancer Research Foundation $25,000 over six months to create a new online source of information about cancer and the services available at the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre.

Northern Initiative for Social Action $100,000 over two years to provide salaries for 4 part-time positions that will enable social participation for persons with serious mental illness. Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Association $25,000 over one year to expand a therapeutic riding program for physically challenged persons in the Kapuskasing area.

N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre $40,000 over one year toward basic literacy skills training for native people in Sudbury.

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Social Services of Sault Ste Marie $22,500 over three years to support the continued operation of a lending service which provides wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices free of charge to those in need in Sault Ste. Marie and area.

Ontario March of Dimes - North East Region $70,000 over two years for a full-time coordinator who will work with physically disabled adults and volunteers in Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District to increase their independence and participation in recreational activities.

Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association $25,000 over one year for an early childhood educator who will to act as a parent/child support worker for Metis and off-reserve aboriginal children (aged 0 to 6) and their families.

Participation Projects - Sudbury & District $100,000 over two years to assist adults with physical disabilities to acquire basic computer skills to enhance their capacity for independent living and their access to employment and educational opportunities.

Penage Road Community Centre $20,300 over one year for equipment for a new outdoor multi-purpose sports facility.

Porcupine Area Search and Rescue Institute $8,000 over one year to deliver the Hug-A-Tree program to teach children wilderness survival.

Porcupine United Way $22,000 over six months to support the purchase of up-to-date computer equipment, which will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Radio de l'Épinette Noire $10,000 over one year toward the purchase of new transmitting and recording equipment to improve the scope and quality of this community radio service.

Rayside-Balfour Youth Action Network $68,700 over three years to hire 2 full-time staff to supervise the operation of two Youth Centres in Rayside-Balfour.

Rockhaven $25,000 over 2 years to assist with the costs of hiring one addictions counsellor for Camp Easy Does It.

Rockville Community Club $20,000 over one year for community hall renovations, including a new furnace, wheelchair ramp and railing. Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 576 (Spanish) $5,000 over six months to support the installation of an accessible washroom and a roof over the hall's wheelchair ramp.

Sandfield Community Association $18,000 over one year to support renovations to make the community hall accessible to the physically challenged.

Sault Community Information and Career Centre Inc. $24,700 over one year for capital equipment and supplies required to develop an interactive website and print directory of human service agencies in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District.

Sault Ste. Marie and District Canadian Finnish Historical Society $1,000 over one year to the Sault Ste Marie and District Finnish Historical Society to provide 25 copies of its book, "History of the Finnish Community in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District from 1940-2000", to public and high school libraries in the area.

Sault Ste. Marie Horse and Pony Club $25,000 over one year to hire a Farm Coordinator to improve the effectiveness of the organization as a community facility by raising its profile and by developing new partnerships with other community-based organizations.

Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre $75,000 over three years to deliver food programs such as the Good Food Box, Community Gardens and Community Kitchens to a low-income neighbourhood.

Sault Ste. Marie Steelworkers Community Services Committee $25,000 over one year to construct a new and larger trailer to store and transport carnival equipment which is loaned free of charge to other charitable and non profit groups for their fundraising activities.

Sault Ste. Marie Symphony Association $25,000 over one year to support the symphony's youth, education and outreach activities.

Sault Theatre Workshop $25,000 over one year towards the capital costs of repairs to their new theatre building, including installing a new roof, repairing the foundation and installing a fire alarm system.

Serpent River Lions Club $2,400 over two months to improve access for the physically disabled to the Serpent River Community Hall.

Social Planning Council of the Sudbury Region $50,000 over two years to support the council's efforts to facilitate and strengthen community partnerships that address the region's social needs.

Spanish River Snowmobile Club $14,000 over one year to purchase a heavy duty snowmobile and groomer drag to maintain snowmobile trails.

Spanish Sports Association Inc. $20,000 over one year towards the capital costs of purchasing weight/fitness equipment in order to offer individual access and organized fitness classes for youth, adults and seniors in Spanish, ON.

Sudbury Action Centre for Youth $50,000 over two years toward the implementation of a peer mentoring program for youth at risk.

Sudbury Better Beginnings Educational Fund $75,000 over two years toward the operation of a recreational program for children (aged 9 to 13) in the Donovan/Flour Mill neighbourhood.

Sudbury Regional Palliative Care Association $100,000 over two years to expand palliative care volunteer services to rural and isolated communities in Sudbury District.

Sudbury Roundtable on Health, Economy and the Environment $50,000 over two years to assist the roundtable in its efforts to build partnerships that promote sustainable development in Sudbury.

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. $68,000 over three years to increase the symphony's corporate and private sector sponsorship and ensure its long term sustainability.

Thessalon Community Curling Club $25,000 over four months to purchase and install a new compressor to permit the continued operation of the community curling facility.

Timmins Community Police Liaison Committee $50,000 over two years to operate a storefront office downtown and deliver safety and crime prevention/reduction programs in Timmins.

Timmins Family YMCA $75,000 over three years to support organizational and financial stability through the hiring of a full-time Executive Director.

Timmins Ski racers Inc. $10,000 over two years to support an alpine ski racing program for Special Olympians.

United Way of Sault Ste. Marie $24,500 over three months to acquire new computer equipment and a photocopier to enable the United Way to improve its campaign tracking and administration and to ensure Y2K compliance.

Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network $25,000 over one year to support collaborative, environmental and natural resource research projects in the Upper Great Lakes Basin.

Victorian Order of Nurses - Algoma Branch $45,000 over three years to assist with the operating costs associated with providing adult day care services to the frail elderly in Sault Ste. Marie.

Walden Cross Country Fitness Club Inc. $23,600 over one year towards the cost of improvements to an interpretive centre/chalet, and for an extension and improvements of trails. Walden Youth For Youth $25,000 over one year towards the cost of hiring a youth worker and to prepare a strategy plan for long term sustainability.

Youthope of Sault Ste. Marie $23,000 over one year to support the development of a Crime Prevention Council in Sault Ste Marie.

YWCA of Sudbury $25,000 over two years to employ 2 part-time staff to improve the YWCA's profile in the community and enhance its fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2000 - 2001

ACFO Rive-Nord Inc., Elliot Lake $25,000 over three months for renovations to the Little Treasures Childcare Centre to provide fully accessible washrooms for children and adults.

Algoma Friendship Senior Citizens Inc. $8,000 over six months to build a wheelchair ramp and make improvements to the parking area in order to improve access to the Community Hall in Leeburn.

Algoma Rod and Gun Club Inc., Sault Ste Marie $23,300 over one year for equipment to expand a junior archery program.

Alpha en Partage de Sudbury Est $75,000 over one year to assist women in poverty in rural Sudbury East District with the transition to employment.

Association Culturelle et Professionnelle Africaine de Sudbury $15,000 over one year towards the costs of producing a French kit of training materials that will be used to deliver workshops on cultural diversity in Sudbury.

The Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens of Lee Valley $16,000 over six months for renovations to the century-old Lee Valley Hall to preserve it as an accessible and comfortable location for social and recreational activities for the residents of this small rural community.

Bel Canto Chorus $5,800 over three months to provide a chorale workshop and to provide participating choristers an opportunity to broaden their repertoire and audiences.

Big Brothers Association of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Inc. $25,000 over one year to enable the organization to continue serving the community and increase its promotional efforts to recruit more Big Brothers and volunteers.

Big Sisters Association of Sault Ste. Marie $25,000 over two years to enable the organization to continue providing young girls with the support and guidance of a Big Sister as a friend and role model.

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre $75,000 over three years to enhance events and marketing activities in order to increase the number of people visiting the Centre.

Canadian Diabetes Association Sudbury and District Branch $25,000 over one year to implement an outreach program through the recruitment and training of volunteers to promote awareness of diabetes in rural communities in the Sudbury District.

Canadian Diabetes Association, Timmins and District Branch $25,000 over one year to implement an outreach program through the recruitment and training of volunteers to promote awareness of diabetes in communities in the Cochrane District. The Canadian Hearing Society $100,000 over two years to establish an office in Timmins to provide general social services counselling to persons with a hearing impairment in Cochrane District.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury Branch $23,500 over three years to provide suicide intervention training to 375 individuals in Sudbury.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury Branch $75,000 over one year to establish and operate a peer support line for consumers of mental health services.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)-Sudbury/Manitoulin District Office $66,000 over one year to implement a strategy for providing support services to deafblind people living in the Sudbury/Manitoulin District in order to allow them to participate in the life of the community.

The Canadian Red Cross Society, Timmins & District Branch $60,000 over three years to provide water and boating safety training in isolated communities in the Sudbury District.

Centre Francophone de Sault Ste. Marie $20,000 over six months towards the cost of organizing a francophone summer music festival in Sault Ste Marie.

Centre régional de Loisirs culturels inc. $25,000 over one year to enhance and promote arts and recreational programs offered at the Centre.

Chapleau Regional Development Corporation $42,600 over two years to help implement a strategy for ecotourism development in the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve.

Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil Père Arthur Doyon 7281 $9,000 over ten months to purchase a photocopier to be used to produce a French language newsletter for the community of Fauquier-Strickland.

The Children's Library $10,700 over one year to this privately funded library for renovations and furnishings to convert a storage area into a reading room where students can study and do research.

Children's Mental Health Services (Sudbury) $25,000 over one year to improve the effectiveness of counselling services for Aboriginal children, youth and families by providing traditional Anishnaabe healing, teaching and talking circles in tandem with western clinical intervention.

Clean North, the Sault and District Recycling Association $20,000 over eight months to educate residents of Sault Ste. Marie on how to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to divert waste from the local landfill site.

Clean North, the Sault and District Recycling Association $24,800 over one year to a collaborative of four organizations, of which Clean North is the lead, to recycle reusable paint in the community rather than sending it elsewhere for hazardous waste disposal. Le Club Amical du New Sudbury $25,000 over one year to convert a classroom to a sewing room and to purchase sewing equipment in order to offer sewing opportunities to members.

Club Richelieu de Noëlville $20,000 over five months towards the costs of equipment for two children's playgrounds in Noëlville and Alban.

Club Richelieu, Sudbury $10,600 over four months to renovate a year-round camp for youth.

Cochrane Food Bank $23,200 over five months to purchase a forklift and storage shelving to improve the distribution and storage of food at the Food Bank.

Cochrane Temiskaming Epilepsy Association $25,000 over one year to hire a part-time coordinator to recruit and train volunteers in five communities in the Cochrane District to deliver the Kids on the Block program, which teaches children about discrimination and safety issues through the use of puppetry.

Community Living Algoma $21,500 over one year to provide training of staff, clients, family members and volunteers in Personal Outcome Measures, a service delivery model that focuses on helping clients achieve their desired personal outcomes.

Community Solidarity for Access to Employment $99,000 over three years to support young francophone adults with disabilities in their transition from the education system to employment.

Crime Stoppers of the District of Cochrane $17,600 over one year to purchase new office equipment and to expand the Crime Stoppers' program into area high schools and post secondary institutions.

Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & District of Algoma Inc. $13,000 over four months to promote the organization and to purchase new computers and office equipment in order to improve operational efficiency.

The Elizabeth Fry Society - Sudbury Branch $25,000 over one year to recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to assist with the delivery of services for the rehabilitation of women in conflict with the law.

Elliot Lake Astronomy Club $7,700 over six months to purchase a computer-controlled telescope and accessories to enable the community to enjoy astronomy as a learning and leisure activity.

Elliot Lake Masonic Temple Corporation $25,000 over six months to renovate the Masonic Heritage Hall, a community facility used by many groups, by making the entrance fully accessible and protected from inclement weather.

Epilepsy Sudbury-Manitoulin $25,000 over one year to help deliver support services to those affected by epilepsy. Family Counselling Centre of Sault Ste. Marie and District $68,900 over three years to deliver an early intervention program for elementary school children who are at-risk for school failure, juvenile delinquency and substance abuse.

Fiddleworks of Rayside-Balfour $25,000 over two years towards the costs of marketing and staging the Chelmsford Fiddle and Stepdance Competition.

German Culture Club of Timmins $12,000 over three years towards the costs of leasing a suitable location for the club to hold its meetings and various activities such as folk dancing, a youth choir practice, language classes and music lessons.

Girl Guides of Canada James Bay Frontier Division $15,000 over three months towards materials and project supervision for renovations to Camp Chimo to make the camp accessible and safe for the physically challenged.

Le Groupe d'Appui VIH-SIDA de Sudbury $25,000 over three years to hire a part-time volunteer coordinator to recruit and train new volunteers for the Maison la Paix Hospice.

Guglielmo Marconi Society of Sault Ste. Marie $25,000 over six months to help renovate a cultural centre and help purchase equipment for outdoor bocce courts.

Head Injury Association of Sault Ste Marie and District $25,000 over two years to continue providing support to people living with the effect of a brain trauma.

Ininew Friendship Centre $25,000 over seven months toward the costs of operating a youth centre in Cochrane

John Howard Society of Sudbury $25,000 over 18 months to deliver an inmate arts program at the Sudbury Jail the benefits of which include rehabilitation, therapy and the potential for income upon release.

Kapuskasing Nordic Ski Club $25,000 over one year towards the cost of purchasing newer cross-country ski trail grooming equipment.

Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie $14,000 over one year to help establish and purchase equipment for a 25-member youth swing band.

Kiwanis Music Festival of Sault Ste. Marie $15,000 over two years towards the costs of holding a music festival in 2001 and 2002.

Kiwanis Music Festival of Sudbury $20,000 over two years to allow expansion of festival activities and to raise awareness of the festival in the local community. Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services $60,000 over two years for a pilot project to recruit, evaluate, license and train First Nations foster care providers in the City of Timmins.

Laurentian Student and Community Radio Corporation $75,000 over six months for renovations to make the facilities safe and accessible.

Learning Disabilities Association of Sault Ste. Marie $66,000 over three years to continue to provide counselling, information and support services to learning disabled children, their families and teachers in the community.

Le Club de la Bonne Humeur d'Opasatika $15,000 over one year to help organize a three-day cultural festival in August 2001 to celebrate the pioneers of the community of Opasatika.

Les Entreprises Forma-Jeunes Inc. $25,000 over one year to support the operation of a life-skills and job-training program for youth facing employment barriers.

The Lord's Kitchen Society Inc. $9,000 over one year for the purchase of kitchen equipment to be used to prepare meals for the needy in Timmins.

Loyal Order of Moose - Sault Ste. Marie Lodge no.535 $10,000 over one year to help purchase uniforms and drums for the City of Sault Ste Marie Juvenile Pipe Band.

Manitoulin Snowdusters Club $25,000 over one year towards the cost of widening and straightening 40 kilometres of trail between Priddle Point and Silverwater in order to ensure better visibility and safety.

McClelland Squash and Fitness Centre $23,300 over one year for new gym equipment and incremental operating costs in order to attract new members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the community fitness centre.

Meals on Wheels (Sudbury) Inc. $51,900 over three years to support the operation of the Meals on Wheels program pending the co-location of a kitchen facility in Blezard Valley and a main distribution point in New Sudbury.

Moosonee Native Friendship Centre $22,500 over one year towards the purchase and conversion of a van to provide accessible transportation services for the disabled, elders and chronically ill residents of Moosonee.

The Navy League of Canada-Sudbury Branch $17,000 over four months to install a naval monument in Sudbury's Memorial Park honouring the 7,000 past and present members of the Navy League in Sudbury as well as the Canadian Navy, Merchant Navy and Navy League of Canada.

Nickel District Easter Seal Society $100,000 over two years to pilot the use of information technology to reduce isolation and enhance access to employment and post-secondary education opportunities for youth aged 14- 19 with physical or learning disabilities. Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) $9,400 over two years to promote and exhibit the work of Northeastern Ontario artists.

Ontario Special Olympics Inc. $75,000 over eight months to help hold the 2001 Ontario Special Olympics Summer Games in Sault Ste. Marie.

The Order of the Golden Wing, Inc. $25,000 over one year for equipment for a youth camp at Mount Lake north of Elliot Lake to be used by youth groups from the North Shore area.

Our Children, Our Future - Family Resources, Chelmford $25,000 over one year to provide information that will reduce the risk of illness to babies and mothers in the Sudbury District.

Program Read (Sault Ste. Marie) $18,700 over fifteen months to provide a basic literacy class for adults who are mental health service consumers.

Providence Bay Agricultural Society $25,000 over one year for renovations and equipment for the Providence Bay Fairgrounds including: new bleachers, picnic tables and cattle pens, upgrading of the parking lot and a new accessible parking area and purchase of a photocopier.

Providence Bay Curling Club $25,000 over four months towards the costs of new ice-making equipment including a chiller, compressor and condensor in order to permit the continued operation of the curling club.

The Renaissance Seniors' Centre $5,300 over one year to purchase a photocopier and fax machine in order to reduce operating expenses and improve the Centre's prospects for long-term sustainability.

Rydal Bank Historical Society $25,000 over one year to repair the foundation of the Rydal Bank Community Hall in order to preserve the structure of the building, which is a focal point for community life.

The Sault Ste. Marie Community Theatre Centre $75,000 over one year for an acoustic shell to improve the sound quality at the Centre and bring it up to current theatrical audio standards.

Silverwater Recreation Centre Inc. $2,400 over one year to enhance the safety of seniors and others using the recreation centre through renovations to the stairs leading to the stage and the purchase of new chairs to replace worn benches.

Soo Arena Association $4,500 over one month to purchase and install an ice rink temperature controller to reduce utility costs and ensure the continued financial viability of the arena.

Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club $55,000 over three years to replace grooming and timing equipment, renovate the clubhouse and enhance coaching development and youth programs. Soo Minor Baseball Association $50,000 over two years to support the operation of a minor baseball program for children and youth (ages 7 to 20) in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sudbury Arts Council/Conseil des arts de Sudbury $107,200 over five years to establish and operate a multi-purpose performing and exhibition space for community arts groups.

The Sudbury Community Foundation $50,000 over three years for staff and marketing costs to increase the operational effectiveness of this new community foundation.

The Sudbury Kinsmen Family Centre Foundation $75,000 over one year to help renovate six rooms at The House of Kin to provide safe, affordable accommodation for patients, and those accompanying them, who are referred to Sudbury medical facilities.

Sudbury Theatre Centre $60,000 over three months to replace the theatre's heating and air conditioning unit and to refurbish the existing seats.

Sudbury Therapeutic Riding Program $42,300 over three years to sustain a therapeutic riding program for challenged persons in Sudbury.

Therapeutic Ride Algoma $40,700 over three years to provide an expanded therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis $25,000 over one year to design and implement a women's safety audit in the City of Timmins which will identify locations and circumstances that put women at risk of potential violence.

Timmins Symphony Orchestra Inc. $25,000 over three years to develop the talent of young musicians by reactivating the youth orchestra and expanding programs.

Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association $24,000 over one year to upgrade existing riding trails to allow year-round use for therapeutic riding and cart driving.

The Timmins Youth Singers Inc. $8,300 over three months to help produce and market a CD entitled "A Christmas Legacy," recorded from the youth group's 1999 Christmas concert.

Tissage Communautaire de Vallée Est, Hamner $5,500 over three months for the purchase a 100' loom to provide increased opportunities for individuals to learn the art of weaving.

United Way/Centraide Sudbury and District $23,700 over one year to purchase new computer equipment and to input its existing database of contributors into a new software package designed specifically for the United Way. United Way of Sault Ste. Marie $105,000 over three years to help establish a Community Assistance Trust in the City of Sault Ste. Marie in order to coordinate financial assistance to low income people facing emergencies or extraordinary circumstances.

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - Porcupine Branch $25,000 over two years to expand an existing database of health and social services in Timmins to include the entire District of Cochrane.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2001 - 2002

Abitibi Golf Club $24,900 over one year to purchase a new mower to reduce maintenance expenses and improve the quality of this golf course, which is a major recreational facility in the community.

Access Better Living Inc. $53,400 over one year to advance accessibility for people with disabilities in order to improve their quality of life.

AIDS Committee of Timmins & District $100,000 over two years to educate the public about HIV/AIDS and to provide support and referral services for affected individuals.

Algoma AIDS Network $98,500 over two years for a youth outreach initiative to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS infection in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma district.

Algoma Festival Choir $5,000 over one year to purchase risers and a podium for the choir to increase the safety of its members and expand the number of venues where they can perform.

Big Brothers Association of Sault Ste. Marie $25,000 over two years to provide support to boys from father-absent homes.

Big Lake Community Association $7,300 over six months to replace windows and install water storage tanks to make the community centre more comfortable and usable.

Blind River Curling Club $30,500 over six months to replace the club’s ice-making equipment so that people in the area will be able to continue to enjoy the sport of curling.

Centre culturel Louis-Hémon de Chapleau Inc. $33,000 over four months to help host the Chapleau Nature Festival, a six-day summer event that attracts tourist to the area.

Chapleau Cree First Nation $14,600 over one year for historical and archeological research, engineering studies, and a business plan on a potential eco-tourism project.

City of Greater Sudbury Developmental Services $90,000 over three years to expand a day program for people with developmental disabilities in Sudbury East.

Clean North, the Sault and District Recycling Association $24,800 over one year to a collaborative initiative that will promote the use of bicycles as a healthy, low-cost and environmentally friendly means of transportation in Sault Ste. Marie. Club de Ski MATTAGAMI Ski Club $17,000 over nine months to purchase two snow machines in order to groom cross country ski trails in the Smooth Rock Falls area.

Cochrane Scout Association $15,200 over one year for renovations and equipment for the Scout hall in Cochrane and Camp Marwick in the township of Marwick.

Cochrane Temiskaming Epilepsy Association $52,000 over two years to help provide support services and educational programs to the brain injured throughout Cochrane District.

Community Living Timmins Intégration communautaire $15,000 over three months for equipment that will enable people with disabilities to provide lawn mowing and snow shovelling services to seniors. The initiative helps seniors continue to live at home and provides employment opportunities to people with d

Community Living Timmins Intégration communautaire $9,000 over three months to purchase touch screen computers and software to provide training for people with disabilities who are unable to use a regular computer keyboard.

Conseil des arts de Hearst $25,000 over two months to expand the “Festival national de l'Humour de Hearst” to include performances for children and adolescents.

Dome Porcupine Transitional Living Centre Inc. $25,000 over one year to help establish a seniors' drop-in centre in South Porcupine to provide older area residents with access to social and recreational activities.

Dubreuilville Fitness Centre $25,000 over six months to purchase equipment for a not-for-profit community fitness centre. This will enable residents of this town of 1,000 to participate in exercise programs that will improve health.

Elliot Lake Men's Support Centre $24,000 over two years to provide temporary shelter and other support services to men in crisis.

Espanola Ski Club $22,000 over three months to purchase a used ski hill groomer in order to provide better and safer trails and attract more skiers and snowboarders to the area.

Falconbridge Curling Club $7,500 over four months to purchase ice maintenance equipment and provide ice maintenance training so that area residents will continue to be able to participate in the sport of curling.

Fibromyalgia Association of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District $93,000 over three years to offer support services to persons living with fibromyalgia and provide better information to health care professionals about this painful condition.

Fondation clef en main $10,000 over six months to support Le Salon du livre de Hearst 2002, a biennial Book Fair Festival that promotes and celebrates Franco-Ontarian culture in communities throughout northern Ontario. FormationPLUS $20,000 over one year to establish an art enrichment program for special needs children in Chapleau.

Golden Age Club of Burpee $20,000 over one year for equipment and furnishings to enable the club to hold social events at the community centre, and increase the use of the hall for the whole community.

Hornepayne Snowmobile Club $45,000 over one year to purchase a trail groomer that will enable the club to provide high quality and safer trails, attracting tourists to the area.

Iroquois Falls Community Development Team $25,000 over two years to help provide dance instruction in Iroquois Falls.

Iroquois Falls Cross Country Ski Club $25,000 over one year to upgrade cross country ski trails.

Iroquois Falls Rotary Club $31,500 over one year to purchase Highland uniforms for members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 792 Squadron Band, allowing the band to participate in more events and generate more revenue.

Kapuskasing Golden Age - Centre de l'âge d'or $11,000 over three months to purchase a computer, kitchen supplies, and recreational equipment so that the centre will be able to enhance its programs for seniors.

Le Club des bons vivants d'Alban $23,000 over three months for equipment to expand the range of activities at a seniors club.

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario $120,000 over three years to improve the operational effectiveness of this Sudbury theatre that produces award-winning plays reflecting the culture of Franco-Ontarians.

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre $36,000 over one year to develop a physical activity program incorporating both western and traditional approaches in order to improve the health and wellbeing of residents of the Manitoulin Island First Nations and reduce healthcare costs.

Northern Lights Festival Boreal $75,000 over one year to purchase tents and equipment for an annual outdoor multicultural music festival, which is a significant tourist attraction to the Sudbury area.

N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre $70,000 over two years to deliver a culturally appropriate literacy program for the urban native community in Sudbury.

Onaping Falls Golden Age Club $60,000 over one year to install an elevator and renovate a washroom to make the seniors' centre fully accessible. Onaping Falls Nordic Centre $40,000 over 18 months to develop and groom new trails, install signs, obtain timing equipment, and enhance coaching.

Polar Bear Riders (Cochrane) Snowmobile Club $8,900 over three months to help purchase an environmentally friendly brush cutter which will make the trails safer.

Porcupine Big Brothers and Sisters Association $46,600 over two years to ensure that there are big brothers and big sisters for youth in the area who could benefit from this important character-building experience. The grant will recruit, train, supervise, support and match volunteers with the boys and girls.

Porcupine Miners Memorial Committee $75,000 over one year to erect a monument at the Gold Mine Tour site to commemorate the contributions of area miners to the community. The initiative will promote local heritage, educating and attracting tourists.

Porcupine Ski Runners Cross Country Ski Club $75,000 over three months to install lighting on 3.2 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. This will enable more people in the area to participate in cross-country skiing.

Porcupine United Way $40,000 over one year to develop a special events fundraising strategy and provide training to area non-profit agencies to enhance their capacity to raise funds.

Providence Bay Agricultural Society $25,000 over one year to develop a moto-cross track to host races in conjunction with the Agricultural Fair in August 2002 in order to attract more visitors.

Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie $48,700 over one year to purchase a portable stage and cover for use at Rotaryfest, Sault Ste. Marie's annual summer festival, and other local events.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 561 $35,000 over one year to make the second floor of the Elliot Lake Legion Hall fully accessible by installing a chairlift and renovating the washrooms.

Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership $100,000 over two years to enable this Partnership, which includes representatives of more than 40 businesses and community groups, to undertake safety and injury prevention initiatives in the community.

Sault Ste. Marie Teen Centre $200,000 over five years to continue and expand recreational and educational programs that meet the needs of teens in the community.

Scouts Canada - Great Northern Region $3,000 over two months to provide advanced training to adult Scout leaders.

Services à la Jeunesse de Hearst $10,000 over one month to expand the range of activities at the two-day Gala Days summer festival. Smooth Rock Falls Golf Club $15,000 over one year to purchase a fairway mower.

Social Action Coalition Timmins $6,000 over six months to host “International Women's Day“, which will offer workshops followed by an award ceremony honouring the achievements of local women and celebrating women’s history.

Social Planning Council of the Sudbury Region $100,000 over two years for a collaborative project with the United Way of Sudbury to complete a community needs assessment.

Spanish Sports Association Inc. $25,000 over one year to purchase playground equipment and provide a safe play environment for children.

Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation $25,000 over three months to purchase a passenger van to transport children to and from camp and for promotional activities.

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association $16,000 over one year for equipment to enhance the delivery of services to immigrants and cultural organizations in the community.

Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers $25,000 over six months for new promotional and advertising materials to increase public awareness of the Crime Stoppers program.

Sudbury Winter Tennis Club $46,400 over two years to introduce three affordable introductory tennis programs to new junior and adult tennis players from the City of Greater Sudbury.

Sudbury Youth Orchestra $30,600 over three years to enhance the performance capacity of the Sudbury Youth Orchestra through funding for music, coaching and guest soloists.

The Canadian Hearing Society, Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office $75,000 over three years to improve access to community services for deaf and hearing impaired persons in order to reduce their isolation and improve their quality of life.

The Canadian Hearing Society, Sudbury Regional Office $93,800 over two years to provide a hearing care counseling service for seniors to reduce their isolation and improve their ability to live independently.

The Canadian Red Cross Society, Sudbury Branch $50,000 over two years to deliver safety and injury prevention programs.

The Chelmsford Fish & Game Association $22,600 over three months to help construct a walleye rearing pond to restock area lakes.

The Human League Association $90,000 over three years to continue to provide the Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) program, designed to help children from low-income families in Sudbury participate in recreational activities they might not be able to afford otherwise.

The Indian Friendship Centre of Sault Ste. Marie $30,100 over one year to purchase equipment and furnishings for a new kitchen and multi- purpose hall.

The Kapuskasing Economic Development Team $24,400 over six months to organize the four-day Kapuskasing Lumberjack Heritage Festival in July 2001.

The Society of St.Vincent de Paul - St.Kevin's Conference $75,000 over three months to help repair the roof of the organization’s not-for-profit thrift store and food bank.

The Venture Centre/Le Centre de développment $50,000 over two years to implement initiatives for youth as a follow-up to a youth needs assessment undertaken for the City of Timmins.

Timmins Chamber of Commerce $16,500 over one year to compile a natural resources inventory for the Timmins area that would encourage both residents and tourists to explore their natural environment and make better use of the region’s recreational opportunities.

United Way/ Centraide Sudbury and District $90,000 over two years to implement a Leadership Development Program for volunteers and staff of not-for-profit organizations in order to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of these organizations.

Walden Cross Country Fitness Club Inc. $75,000 over one year to purchase grooming equipment to be shared by three organizations to maintain their trails.

Women in Crisis (Algoma) Inc. $24,700 over one year to purchase equipment and to complete needed renovations at a women's shelter in Sault Ste. Marie.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2002 - 2003

2310 Sault Ste. Marie Branch Army Cadet Corps $24,800 over one year to enhance the Cadet program by purchasing musical instruments for a drum and bugle band, and equipment for a biathlon program. The Cadet Corps provides youth with leadership training and opportunities for community service.

Algoma Arts Festival Association $100,000 over three years to develop and implement new marketing strategies to expand the festival's audience base.

Algoma Music Camp $71,800 over one year for renovations to operate a summer residential music camp on St. Joseph Island for children and youth.

The Ally Project c/o Children's Mental Health Services (Sudbury) $75,000 over nine months to pilot a youth leadership program in six schools to help prevent bullying and violence and to create safer and more inclusive schools.

Bandettes Drum & Bugle Corps $25,000 over four months to purchase new percussion equipment for an all-girl drum and bugle corps based in Sault Ste. Marie, enhancing the quality of the band’s sound and improving its performances.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury Branch $100,000 over two years to enable the Sudbury branch to continue to provide telephone pre-crisis peer support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

Centre de support Connexion Support Center $24,500 over six months to renovate this food bank, clothing and furniture depot and community kitchen, by installing accessible ramps and washrooms, refurbishing emergency supply storage containers and improving electrical lighting and wiring.

Club de ski de fond de Hearst Cross-Country Ski Club $24,800 over one year to purchase ski equipment, allowing the club to provide local youth and groups with an increased opportunity to participate in both classic cross country and skate skiing at a reasonable cost.

Club de ski MATTAGAMI Ski Club $8,700 over one year to purchase grooming equipment for safer and improved trail maintenance for this club which provides both classic cross country and skate skiing in Smooth Rock Falls.

Club Richelieu – Sudbury $50,000 over two years to support the operation of Place Richelieu, a year-round recreational camp for children.

Club St-David de Noëlville $42,000 over one year to renovate a children's summer camp located on Trout Lake. The camp renovations will ensure camp fees remain affordable and that buildings will be properly maintained. Cochrane Temiskaming Children's Treatment Centre $75,000 over one year to equip a custom-designed playground in Timmins that will be accessible for children with physical disabilities, providing recreational opportunity for both children with or without special needs.

Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Centre $55,000 over six months to purchase an accessible van to enable clients, who are individuals with developmental disabilities, to have improved access to community services and activities in Timmins.

Discovery North Resource Centre Inc. $18,900 over one year to purchase furniture and equipment for a community meeting and training facility in Elliot Lake.

Ecomusée de Hearst et de la région $155,300 over three years to enable the museum to continue to develop and carry out programs. Funding will support operational and management activities that will contribute to the museum’s sustainability and benefit the local economy.

Équipe de développement économique régional d'Opasatika $23,500 over one year to purchase kitchen equipment for a community hall located in a church that is used by the Francophone population of Opasatika.

Family Life Theatre $120,000 over three years to research, develop and produce dramas that address current social problems in Sault Ste. Marie.

Gogama Trail Development Project c/o Gogama Chamber of Commerce $24,100 over one year to develop and promote walking and snowmobile trails in the community, expanding recreational opportunities and increasing tourism.

Iroquois Falls Jr. Eskis Hockey Club Inc. $25,000 over one year to increase the operational capacity of the only junior hockey team in Cochrane District, which provides low-cost sports entertainment in the region.

Kapuskasing and District Chamber of Commerce $25,000 over six months to provide certification for additional staff, enabling the Kapuskasing II Heritage Tour Boat, a key tourism attraction for the region, to increase its passenger capacity and expand its operating hours to seven days a week.

Manitoulin Island Dark Sky Association $25,000 over one year to reduce the effects of light pollution and promote the development of Manitoulin Island as a dark sky sanctuary.

Manitoulin Northshore Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service $8,000 over three months to host a two-day conference in Little Current and train volunteers and staff who provide assistance to victims coping with the impact of crime and tragic circumstances.

Manitoulin Snowdusters Club $25,000 over one year to widen and excavate 26 kilometres of trails in order to provide safe snowmobiling on Manitoulin Island. Meals on Wheels (Sudbury) Inc. $75,000 over six months for equipment and renovations to establish a centralized site for the organization's administration and kitchen operations.

Michaels Bay Historical Society $11,600 over one year to purchase computer equipment and supplies that will enable the organization to record and preserve the history of Michaels Bay.

Nahndahweh Tchigehgamig Wikwemikong Health Centre $13,518 over six months to host the Wikwemikong Wellness Conference, a four-day gathering to promote community health that includes workshops and social activities.

Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association $152,800 over three years to establish a regional recreation association based in Sudbury to coordinate the delivery of training and development to recreational groups in the region.

Northern Regional Recovery Continuum $12,000 over 18 months to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff providing services to women in Sudbury recovering from chemical dependencies.

Old Town Hall Concerts $25,000 over one year to improve the acoustics and lighting in Hilton Hall, which serves as the venue for musical concerts in the Village of Hilton Beach on St. Joseph Island.

Ontario National Training Centre $135,000 over three years to promote the Sudbury centre’s services in order to increase participation in its physical fitness programs and generate revenue from its amateur boxing clinics, exhibitions and tournaments.

Participation Projects - Sudbury & District $100,000 over two years to establish an after school program for teenagers with physical disabilities, to provide opportunities for socialization and to develop skills needed for independent living as adults.

Royal Canadian Legion, Espanola Branch 39 $75,000 over one year to upgrade the facility so that it can continue to operate as a community meeting place. The renovations will enhance the building's efficiency, reducing operating and maintenance costs.

Royal Canadian Legion, Onaping Falls Branch 503 $70,000 over one year for renovations to the legion hall to improve energy efficiency, safety and accessibility, to ensure its continued availability for social and recreational activities in the community.

Saint-Laurent Roman Catholic Church $24,200 over six months for renovations to improve access to the community hall so that persons with physical disabilities can participate in social and recreational activities held there.

Sault Sabercats Football Club Inc. $25,000 over six months to purchase equipment for a varsity football youth team (aged 14 to 19), enabling these teenagers to develop their football skills. The Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society $35,300 over three years to help the Sault Ste. Marie Museum expand its education program, which promotes local heritage and attracts tourists to the area.

Sault Ste. Marie Aquatic Club $75,000 over three years to expand the junior swim program, making competitive and recreational swimming available to children aged six to nine.

Sault Ste. Marie Symphony Association $50,000 over three years to enable the symphony to offer two youth music education programs: “Music Instruction for Physically Challenged Students” and “Symphony Musicians in the Classroom.”

Seniors Cultural Centre c/o Seniors Citizens Club #270 $23,000 over four months to purchase equipment and complete renovations which will allow the organization to increase the number of programs currently offered at its Centre in Blind River.

Smooth Rock Falls Minor Hockey Association $6,000 over one year for office equipment to enable the Smooth Rock Falls Minor Hockey Association and the Smooth Rock Falls Figure Skating Club to centralize their operations, increase efficiency and improve services provided to the community.

Soo Arena Association $70,500 over one year to help replace the rink board system which will increase the safety of players and spectators. The initiative is expected to attract more, high calibre teams and increase the number of tournaments.

Soo Caledonia Pipe Band $15,000 over three months to increase band members from 18 to 23, purchase new equipment including new drums, uniforms and chanter reeds and promote and preserve Scottish culture.

Spanish River Snowmobile Club $12,400 over one year to provide safer trails for snowmobile drivers by purchasing an all-terrain vehicle and trailer for ongoing trail maintenance in the Spanish area.

Spanish Sports Association Inc. $75,000 over one year to renovate and equip a newly acquired building to provide a comfortable, safe and accessible youth centre in the town of Spanish.

St. John Ambulance - Sault Ste. Marie Branch $19,500 over one year to upgrade and expand office and first aid equipment to improve services offered to the community.

Sudbury Better Beginnings Educational Fund $77,000 over two years to operate a recreational program for children in a low-income neighbourhood that will enable them to have access to fun, safe, character-building activities.

Sudbury Community Service Centre $61,700 over two years to provide money management education and credit counselling to students, low-income persons and others who face credit difficulties. The Sudbury Curling Club $75,000 over one year for renovations to improve accessibility in order to enable persons with physical disabilities to participate in social and recreational activities at the club.

Sudbury Laurentian Swim Club $25,000 over three months to purchase new timing equipment to enable the club to continue to host competitive swim meets, for the benefit of swimmers throughout northern Ontario.

Sudbury Regional Police Museum $75,000 over one year for displays and exhibits that will focus on the historical development of law enforcement in the Sudbury region.

Sudbury Rowing Club $81,100 over two years to enhance coaching and to purchase new equipment in order to facilitate the growth and development of the club's junior program and to increase membership.

Sudbury Speed Skating Club c/o The Ontario Speed Skating Association $62,000 over one year to increase the accessibility and visibility of speed skating in the community through equipment purchases, coaching development and promotion.

Sudbury Summerfest Foundation $25,000 over six months to support Summerfest 2002, a weekend family festival promoting accessibility awareness.

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis $75,000 over one year for community safety audits and the development of crisis intervention teams to provide services for women who are victims of violence in four rural communities of Cochrane District.

Timmins Police Pipes and Drums $14,500 over one year to purchase uniforms and instruments to enable this pipe band to continue to provide popular community performances.

Timmins Volunteer Centre Inc. $122,500 over three years to encourage volunteering among youth, persons with special needs, and professionals.

Township of Michipicoten 50th Anniversary Heritage Display Collaborative c/o Michipicoten Museum Society $25,000 over six months to coordinate, organize and catalogue local heritage items for a large temporary museum exhibit to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Township.

Trailsmen Rod and Gun Club $25,000 over three months to renovate and acquire equipment for its walleye ponds. The initiative will help restock Val Caron area lakes, which will contribute to the regional economy by supporting sports fishing for local anglers and tourists.

The Warren and District Lions Club $24,900 over one year to install a monument honouring the soldiers who served our country in times of war.

White River Fitness Centre $25,000 over six months for exercise equipment to establish a community fitness centre. White River Senior Harmony Club $25,000 over six months for renovations to provide better accessibility, safety and comfort for seniors and others who participate in activities at this Club.

White River Snowbank Riders $22,700 over six months for new trail grooming equipment to improve the quality and safety of the club's snowmobile trails.

Winter Cities Forum 2003 $25,000 over six months to host the Winter Cities Forum 2003, a four-day international conference held in Sault Ste. Marie to inspire a positive attitude towards winter and promote sustainable economic development and tourism in northern communities.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2003 - 2004

Algoma Festival Choir $25,000 over two years to enable this growing choir to purchase sheet music and risers and to travel to Elliot Lake to perform in a concert.

Algoma Sailing Club $70,000 over one year for renovations that will make the facility safer and more accessible so that it will be a more attractive venue for community events in Sault Ste. Marie.

Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre (Breton House) $23,600 over one year to make renovations to this centre which is used to help women recovering from addictions learn how to live without alcohol and drugs.

Algoma Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service $7,000 over one year to provide critical incident stress management training to volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie. This will promote volunteer retention and better prepare them to help victims of crime, tragic circumstances and disaster.

Allard Street Community Garden Collective c/o Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society $20,000 over one year to establish a community garden that will provide access to garden plots for people who live in apartments to grow their own produce and enjoy the social, recreational and therapeutic benefits of gardening.

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District $62,000 over two years to deliver an in-home recreation therapy program to improve the quality of life for people affected by Alzheimer disease and related disorders.

Art Gallery of Algoma $60,000 over three years to enable the gallery to continue to deliver an arts education program that benefits children and youth in the community.

Azilda Lions Club $75,000 over one year to make the Lions Old Town Hall Community Centre accessible and more energy-efficient. Many groups that use this facility for social and recreational functions will benefit.

Banque d'aliments Sudbury Food Bank $107,000 over two years to increase the amount of food available for those in need, improve food storage and distribution and increase fundraising to meet the food security needs of the community.

Big Sisters Association of Sault Ste. Marie $12,500 over one year to provide services and support to young girls from disadvantaged homes in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Big Sisters of Sudbury and District $105,000 over three years to provide services and support to young girls from disadvantaged homes in the Sudbury area. Camp Wakonda of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore $25,000 over three months for renovations to the kitchen and washroom facilities. This Camp is located at McCarrel Lake near Sault Ste.Marie and offers a recreational experience to youths aged 7 to 14.

Caruso Club of Sudbury and District $75,000 over one year to rebuild the bridge from the parking lot to the upper hall, making the entrance to this popular facility accessible and safe for seniors, people with disabilities and other members of the community.

Centre régional de loisirs culturels Inc. $25,000 to purchase sound, lighting and stage equipment for the centre which will enable many community groups in Kapuskasing to enhance their arts presentations and events.

Children's Rehabilitation Centre - Algoma $75,000 over one year to make renovations to the centre in Sault Ste. Marie so that adolescents with physical disabilities can receive pre-vocational assessment and training helping them get a job or post-secondary education.

Club Âge d'Or de la Vallée $37,000 over three years to help members of the Francophone community in Sudbury District understand and manage life processes such as declining physical and mental health, loss of independence and bereavement.

Club de l'âge d'or de Smooth Rock Falls Golden Age Club $45,000 over one year to renovate the community centre in Smooth Rock Falls, including upgrades to the heating system.

Club de théâtre, culture et loisirs de Black-River Matheson $21,600 over one year to provide equipment and supplies required for the presentation of plays and recreational activities at various entertainment venues, increasing tourism in the area.

Community Offering Police Support $10,000 over one year to construct ramps for a skateboard park in Cochrane and provide a safe recreational environment for area youth.

Copper Cliff Curling Club $25,000 to complete renovations to this popular curling club in Copper Cliff, including repairing the roof, upgrading the women’s locker room, replacing carpeting and painting the facility.

Corporation of the Town of Blind River $11,000 to purchase equipment that will be used to upgrade the facilities of the Blind River Tennis Club and the Huron Pines Golf and Country Club. Area residents and tourists will benefit.

Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay $16,500 over six months to repair the roof of the Gore Bay Museum and provide treatment to correct a past bat infestation and prevent future bat re-infestations. The initiative will preserve local heritage and attract tourists to the area.

Corporation of the Township of Nairn and Hyman $51,000 over six months to purchase playground equipment and make improvements to the parking area of a community centre, and to install lighting and new bleachers at a ball field serving the Nairn and Hyman communities. Credit Counselling Service of Sault Ste. Marie and District $100,000 over three years to deliver a preventative education program on money and debt management to specific groups, including students, problem gamblers and persons with low income.

Dalriada Scottish Dancers $13,800 over one year to purchase dance outfits, practice swords and a portable stereo sound system. This group participates in a wide variety of events throughout Timmins and the surrounding area.

Festival de l'orignal c/o Centre de consultation pour l'embauche des jeunes Inc. $25,000 over one year to help host Le Festival de l'orignal in the town of Hearst. The project will establish the Francophone festival as an annual cultural, social and sports event.

Hope is Dawning (c/o The Good Samaritan Inn) $60,000 over one year to provide disadvantaged members of the South Porcupine community with emergency shelter, food bank and drop-in services and to purchase kitchen equipment for the facility.

Independent Living Resource Centre Corp. $75,000 over one year to enable people with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in community life by supporting the operations of an independent living resource centre in Sudbury.

Kapuskasing Economic Development Team $100,000 over two years to establish a special events resource centre that will assist organizations throughout the Kapuskasing region in staging successful festivals and events.

Kapuskasing Golf Club $25,000 over one year to purchase a new tractor in order to improve the upkeep and condition of the golf greens and reduce maintenance and repair expenses.

Kapuskasing Nordic Ski Club $8,000 over eight months to enable the club to purchase a new snowmobile which will be used to pull the safety sleigh and transport individuals needing medical attention for the benefit of the whole community.

Kapuskasing Public Library $6,900 over six months to upgrade the children's collection in both French and English languages.

KidSport Timminsc/o Sport Alliance of Ontario $65,000 over two years to assist with the start-up and administration of an organization that enables children from low-income families to participate in their chosen sport.

Kiwanis Music Festival of Sudbury $46,000 over six months to purchase a new grand piano and to service five other grand pianos in the community for use in performances at the festival and other community concerts.

Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury $100,000 over three years to provide services and support to people with learning disabilities. The project will establish an office and resource library and promote awareness of learning disabilities in the community. Les Scouts du District de Timmins $23,000 over one year to conduct a recruitment campaign aimed at increasing the number of scout leaders and scouts participating in programs offered in the district of Timmins, and the towns of Black-River Matheson, Chapleau and Cochrane.

Manitoulin Field Renewal Project c/o Rotary Club of Gore Bay $25,000 over one year to serve the needs of soccer players on Manitoulin Island by renovating the island’s only soccer field and ensuring that it meets provincial standards.

Manitoulin Island Country Club $25,000 over five months to purchase a new fairway mower to improve the quality of this not-for- profit community golf course in Gore Bay, an important recreational facility for residents and tourists on Manitoulin Island.

Matheson & District Agricultural Society $61,800 over six months for renovations to make the agricultural society's hall more functional and accessible. The venue is used for numerous social and recreational activities by the residents of Matheson and surrounding communities.

Moonbeam Economic Development Corporation $25,000 over one year to help develop a 30-km multi-use trail that will link Moonbeam to the Remi Lake Cottage area, Rene Brunelle Ontario Park and the Twin Lakes Camping area, attracting tourists and encouraging outdoor activities for residents.

Municipality of French River $13,500 over six months for equipment and renovations to a park in Alban, including repairs to swings and the development of a skateboard area.

Myths and Mirrors Community Arts Incorporated $150,000 over two years to work with First Nations and francophone communities in Sudbury in order to develop community art projects based on the theme “Belonging: inclusion in a caring community”.

National Chess Tournament c/o Rotary Club of Kapuskasing $21,300 over one year to host two national chess tournaments in Kapuskasing in 2004. The National Youth Chess Championships and the Canadian Open Chess Tournament will benefit the local business community and increase tourism.

Northern Sliders Sledge Hockey Association $25,000 over two years to expand a sledge hockey program in Sudbury to people with disabilities over the age of 16 years.

Providence Bay Curling Club $18,600 over three months to sandblast, seal and recoat the exterior of the curling rink to ensure its structural integrity and continued operation.

Rainbow Country Recreation and Development Association $56,000 over one year to renovate the community centre to make the entrance and building accessible. This facility is used for numerous social and recreational activities by residents of Whitefish Falls, Willisville and Red Deer Village. Rainbow Routes Association $100,000 over two years to develop, maintain and market trails in the City of Greater Sudbury. The initiative will enhance the quality of life of residents and attract tourists to the area.

Rémi Ski Club $25,000 over one year for the purchase of a snow groomer, to keep skiing safe and enjoyable and to build a terrain park, which will offer a wider range of skiing and snowboarding activities to the community and to tourists.

Royal Canadian Legion District 'H' $25,000 over 10 months to promote and support the 2004 National Youth Camp in Sudbury. The project will support track and field events for 450 athletes aged 12 to 17 years and 40 coaches and chaperones.

Royal Canadian Legion, Blind River Branch 189 $66,800 over one year to purchase equipment and make improvements to this popular community facility in Blind River, including upgrades to improve accessibility for people with limited mobility.

Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. Fred Starr Branch 76 $43,200 over one year to make renovations to this Sudbury community facility, including modernizing the kitchen and installing automatic door openers to improve access to social activities for seniors and people with disabilities.

Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury a/s Centre FORA $24,800 over six months to help host a French book fair in Sudbury for the Francophone and Francophile community of northeastern Ontario. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the four-day event.

Sault Amateur Soccer Association $14,200 over one year to purchase uniforms and balls to support a soccer program for more than 450 high school students in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault Ste. Marie Alcohol Recovery Home O/A Ken Brown Recovery Home $12,800 over six months to install a wheelchair ramp and create accessible washrooms to provide a barrier-free facility at this residential addiction treatment centre for men.

Sault Ste. Marie Family YMCA $75,000 over one year to retrofit the pool and install an overhead sling at the pool to improve accessibility for individuals with special needs.

Social Planning Council of the Sudbury Region $9,500 over one year to establish a network for staff of social service agencies in the City of Greater Sudbury that will provide access to information and training through monthly workshops.

Stairlift Access Project Collaborative c/o Warren & District Lions Club $40,000 over six months to install a chairlift and provide accessible washrooms on the second floor of the École St-Charles Borromée where the library and other community organizations are located.

Sudbury Bluesfest $10,000 over one year to launch a Blues in the Schools Program in Sudbury. The project will provide an opportunity for approximately 2,000 students in Grades 5 to 11 to participate in workshops with blues musicians.

Sudbury Laurels Gymnastics Club $100,100 over three years to promote the sport of gymnastics in the community in order to increase membership and expand the club’s competitive gymnastics program.

The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District $57,800 over three years to increase fundraising, attract new volunteers and members and improve the council’s ability to enhance the quality of life in the community through promoting and fostering the arts.

The Local Services Board of Goulais and District $14,600 over one year to install new rubberized flooring and increase safety during the skating season in the Captain Tilley Community Centre, which serves seven rural townships north of Sault Ste. Marie.

Thessalon and Area Rod and Gun Club $24,800 over one year to set up an archery range and increase overall membership by attracting youth and women to the club.

Thessalon Community Curling Club $50,000 over six months to replace antiquated ice-making equipment so that members of the community will continue to be able to enjoy the sport of curling.

Timmins Learning Centre Inc. $105,000 over three years to establish the Homework Club, an after-school drop-in program that will enable elementary students to receive help in developing reading, writing, math and computers skills.

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Community Development Corporation $12,500 over one year to erect signs at historical points of interest that will guide motorists and people taking a walking tour of Little Current and Sheguiandah. Tourists and residents will benefit.

Vincent Place Inc. $100,000 over two years to support the operation of a shelter in Sault Ste. Marie that will provide short-term emergency accommodation for disadvantaged men in the community.

Young Leaders on Board c/o United Way/Centraide Sudbury and/et District $75,400 over three years to recruit, train and mentor young adults as volunteers for leadership positions with not-for-profit organizations in the community.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2004 - 2005

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on March 2, 2005

Centre culturel La Ronde $25,000 over one year to renovate the centre, which will provide a more attractive venue for community organizations in the Timmins area interested in renting the facility.

City of Greater Sudbury Developmental Services $100,000 over two years to establish an herb- production enterprise that will provide job-skills training for people with intellectual disabilities and generate revenue for the organization.

The City of Greater Sudbury Sportlink $41,000 over one year to establish and market a community sports council that will promote sports, tourism and healthy active lifestyles in Sudbury.

Club Richelieu de Noëlville $23,000 over one year to improve the community’s outside environment and appearance. This will help revitalize the area for its centennial anniversary celebrations and promote tourism, attracting 3,000 people to the festivities.

Contact interculturel francophone de Sudbury $37,000 over one year to establish a recreation centre, which will provide programs and activities to help immigrant francophone women and young people become established in the area.

Espanola Curling Club $29,000 over one year to replace the roof over the ice surface of the club. This will encourage participation in the sport of curling and help promote healthy winter activities for the entire community.

Extreme North Gymnastics Club $60,500 over two years for gymnastics equipment, operating costs and coaches’ training, which will help promote healthy, energetic and disciplined lifestyles to children and students in the Greater Sudbury area.

Garden River First Nation $75,000 over three years to operate a sports and leisure program, which will offer healthy-living programs and high-impact physical activities to this first nation community, as well as mentoring opportunities for at-risk youth.

Providence Bay/Spring Bay Recreation Committee c/o Community of Christ $20,000 over six months to develop a website, improve outreach and collect, restore and display historically-significant photos and documents, which will increase tourism at the Providence Bay Harbour Interpretative Centre and area.

Sudbury Children's Water Festival c/o Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition $39,000 over seven months to help establish a water festival, which will teach Grade 3 students about the importance of water conservation, appreciation and protection. Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation $35,000 over one year to conduct a marketing and promotion program, which will increase volunteer and sponsorship recruitment in support of the Send a Kid to Camp program.

Trinity United Church $60,000 over six months to help renovate washrooms and install a lift, making all levels of the church fully accessible to people with disabilities. This will increase usage of the facility by a greater number of groups in the Capreol community.

United Way of Sault Ste. Marie $35,000 over one year to replace outdated campaign and accounting DOS-based computer software with an integrated, Windows-based system. This will provide better information management, efficiency and service delivery in the community.

Volunteer Sudbury / Bénévolat Sudbury $54,000 over one year to establish a program that promotes volunteerism in the community and matches willing volunteers with suitable organizations and activities.

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on December 10, 2004

2005 National CED Conference c/o Algoma University College $25,000 over six months to support Sault Ste. Marie in hosting the 2005 Canadian Community Economic Development Network conference, which will benefit the region.

Abitibi Golf Club $75,000 over one year to install an irrigation system at this nine-hole golf course in Iroquois Falls that is popular with community residents and attracts tourists to the area.

Biz Map Competition c/o Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie & Area $77,100 over three years to coordinate a youth business plan competition that will encourage young people in Sault Ste. Marie to become local entrepreneurs instead of seeking employment elsewhere.

Canadian Red Cross, Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch c/o Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone $50,000 over one year to raise the profile of the Red Cross and undertake fund development activities to help sustain existing Red Cross programs throughout the Algoma District.

Cinefest: The Sudbury Film Festival $152,200 over three years to support the expansion of the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival by building its financial and human resources capacity through the development of new partnerships, sponsorships and volunteers.

Community Living Algoma $40,000 over one year to purchase an additional van for a service that provides safe and accessible transportation for people with physical and intellectual disabilities throughout the District of Algoma. Corporation of the Town of Hearst $75,000 over one year to install new flooring in a community recreational centre in Hearst that is used for fitness activities and sports events.

Iroquois Falls Preschool Early Years Centre $75,000 over three years to enhance learning opportunities for young children and their parents by offering school readiness, music, early literacy and health programs.

Lions Community Heritage Sound Studio c/o Valley East Lions Club $23,000 over one year to purchase equipment for a community recording studio and to produce a bilingual festive season CD for area seniors.

Older Adult Centre Sudbury $100,000 over two years to undertake marketing activities, establish a city-wide network of seniors groups, and develop community partnerships to enhance services for seniors.

Sault Trails and Recreation $18,400 over one year to purchase equipment that will extend cross-country skiing opportunities for Sault Ste. Marie residents and visitors and to enhance marketing initiatives.

Seizure and Brain Injury Centre $40,000 over one year to recruit volunteers and strengthen the organization’s ability to offer services to individuals and families throughout Northeastern Ontario.

Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers $13,000 over one year to support Sudbury in hosting the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers 2005 Annual Training Sessions, which will contribute to community safety.

Sudbury Summerfest Foundation $84,500 over three years to purchase equipment for the Summerfest festival in Sudbury and support its marketing, program development and volunteer training activities.

Timmins Computer Refurbishment & Training Centre c/o Renewed Computer Technologies - Ontario $52,500 over three years to establish a computer repair and training centre in Timmins to supply refurbished computers to schools and not-for-profit organizations in the area.

Valley East Waves Swim Club $10,000 over six months to purchase office and training equipment for this Hanmer-based club so that area youth will benefit from enhanced competitive and non-competitive swimming programs.

Walden Cross-Country Fitness Club Inc. $19,600 over one year to purchase trail grooming equipment and cross-country ski equipment that will provide enhanced recreational opportunities for Sudbury area residents and tourists.

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on October 1, 2004

Big Brothers Association of Sudbury and District $100,000 over two years to help the organization grow and deliver more mentoring services to meet the needs of boys aged 6 to14 from father-absent homes in the community. Bruce Mines & Plummer Additional Recreational Committee c/o Township of Plummer Additional $75,000 over one year to renovate the Centennial Arena to reduce energy costs and increase accessibility for the many community members who participate in sports and recreation programs at the arena.

FillesFantastiques : voix créatives pour le changement a/s Centre Victoria pour femmes $25,000 over nine months to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate materials to be used in workshops for francophone and aboriginal girls aged 13 to 19 in Sudbury as part of the province-wide Girlspoken project.

Corporation of the Town of Iroquois Falls and Devonshire Park Splash Pad and Playspace Development Committee c/o Iroquois Falls Lions Club $60,000 over one year to purchase and install a new play structure in Devonshire Park that will enhance the quality of life for children of all abilities in the community by providing a fun place for outdoor physical activity.

Kapuskasing Rod and Gun Club $15,000 over one year to renovate the 45-year-old building so that the club can continue to operate and provide an inexpensive location for local community events.

Learning Disabilities Association of Sault Ste. Marie $68,500 over two years to assist the organization to provide increased support and services to children with learning disabilities so that they can succeed in the classroom and in life.

Lively Trinity Pastoral Charge $15,000 over six months to renovate the church hall in Sudbury to make it a safer and more comfortable meeting space for the many local organizations and groups who use the facility for meetings and events.

Metis Nation of Ontario - Timmins $19,500 over one year to teach Métis people the traditional craft of birch bark canoe building to increase cultural awareness and promote physical activity.

No Strings Attached Community Band $24,500 over one year to purchase new percussion equipment to allow this community band in Sudbury to expand its repertoire, increase membership and increase the number of annual public performances.

Rainbow Country Snowmobile Association Inc. $25,000 over one year to install caution signs as required by provincial guidelines to provide safe snowmobile trails for members of five clubs in the Espanola area and for tourists visiting the area.

Rebound North c/o Algoma Family Services $120,000 over two years to provide an early-intervention social skills program together with a remedial education for at-risk youth aged 12 to 17 in Sault Ste. Marie in an outdoor setting.

Timmins Symphony Orchestra Inc. $35,000 over six months to renovate the building and purchase musical equipment to create an improved learning venue for teachers and students including soundproof practice rooms, a lounge area for parents and students, and a boardroom. United Way/Centraide Sudbury and District $60,000 over one year to launch the Success by Six initiative in Sudbury. The program, which has been delivered in more than 350 communities, ensures that all children aged 0 to 6 in the community are healthy, nurtured and ready to succeed.

Wikwemikong Anishinabe Association for Community Living $48,000 over one year to purchase an accessible van to provide transportation to activities and appointments for people with physical and developmental disabilities in this rural first nations community.

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve $25,000 over one year to teach literacy, numeracy and basic life skills to youth on social assistance to improve their prospects for employment or higher education.

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 24, 2004

Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) $80,000 over three years to help establish and operate a day hospice program in Sault Ste. Marie. The program will provide palliative care services to terminally ill clients and respite services to their caregivers.

Algoma Traditional Music and Dance Group $19,700 over six months to offer a traditional music and dance family camp program on St. Joseph Island to promote interest in the study of traditional music and dance.

The Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Club of Lee Valley $14,000 over six months to renovate Lee Valley Hall to provide an accessible and comfortable location for social and recreational activities for residents of this small rural community.

Blind River Cross Country Ski Club $20,000 over six months to purchase new ski grooming and tracking equipment to improve the quality of the ski trails and increase membership in the club.

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre $75,000 over one year to conduct an energy conservation audit, install energy conservation equipment and cover heating and utility costs to help ensure this important tourism attraction in Sault Ste. Marie continues to operate.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sault Ste. Marie Branch $91,500 over three years to establish a supported education resource centre that will provide basic literacy and academic upgrading for people with serious mental illness to improve their quality of life and employment prospects.

Central United Church $25,000 to install a new sound system in order to provide a mid-sized, low-cost venue in Sault Ste. Marie for performances by community musical groups and visiting performers.

Closing the Distance for Children in Sudbury c/o Social Planning Council of the Sudbury Region $100,000 over two years to develop strategies and resources that will enable teachers and recreation program supervisors to develop more inclusive school and playground environments for children.

Conseil des Arts de Hearst $25,000 to expand the programming of the 8th Festival national de l'Humour de Hearst to increase participation and include shows for Anglophone and Aboriginal audiences.

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District $75,000 over one year to fund the start-up of a ReStore to sell recycled construction materials, which would provide a steady source of income for the homebuilding activities of the organization.

Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area $53,000 over one year to research and develop a business plan for a ReStore to sell used and surplus building materials as a means to raise funds to provide adequate and affordable housing for low-income families.

Iroquois Falls Cross Country Ski Club $22,200 over one year to purchase an eight- wheel all-terrain vehicle to enable the club to maintain and improve the quality and safety of its trails in all seasons.

James Bay Frontier Division/Camp Chimo c/o Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council $18,500 over one year to renovate and upgrade six sleep cabins at Camp Chimo in Timmins to meet current health and safety standards and increase year round bookings at the camp.

Radio communautaire KapNord Inc. $71,000 over one year to purchase and install radio communication equipment to improve the reception and quality of the community radio station, which serves Francophones in the Kapuskasing area.

Sault Minor Football Association $24,000 over one year to purchase football uniforms and protective equipment to help ensure the safety of participants in the children's football program.

St. John Ambulance, Porcupine/Timmins Branch c/o St. John Council for Ontario $25,000 over one year to promote and provide First Aid, CPR, health and safety and safety awareness programs for children and youth aged 9 to 16.

Sudbury Canadians Soccer Club $22,500 over one year to purchase soccer and training equipment to enhance the club's ability to offer coaching and training programs.

Sudbury Northerners Football Club Inc. $25,000 over six months to purchase protective equipment and uniforms for a new Ontario Varsity Football League team for youth aged 14 to 19.

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on May 7, 2004

The Corporation of the Town of Espanola $10,500 to assist with the costs of programming and entertainment for the inaugural Espanola Paper Festival, which will celebrate the town's paper heritage and economy, and attract tourists to the community.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2005-2006

November 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on March 2, 2006

Aboriginal Information Technology Centre c/o Garden River First Nation $61,000 over one year to complete a business plan for an Aboriginal information technology centre that will provide computer training and business development support to members of this Aboriginal community near Sault Ste. Marie.

Cochrane Scout Association $39,600 over one year to renovate and purchase equipment for the Cochrane Scout Hall and Camp Marwick, improving the facilities and enabling more extensive use by Scouts, Guides and other groups for meetings and recreational activities.

Corporation du canton de Moonbeam $12,800 over one year to purchase furniture and equipment for the library that will help it be a more effective community-based resource and a place that provides opportunities for lifelong learning.

The Corporation of the Municipality of St. Charles $5,000 over six months to purchase equipment and furnishings that will upgrade the community library, enabling it to serve patrons in a more comfortable, organized and efficient manner.

The Corporation of the Town of Espanola $6,800 over six months to purchase a microfilm/microfiche reader/scanner for the library, which will enable patrons and researchers to gain access to census returns and back issues of newspapers.

Corporation of the Township of Billings $11,400 over one year to purchase equipment, furniture and books and make modifications to modernize the library, which will make the building, its materials and technology more accessible to the community.

Corporation of the Township of Black River - Matheson $6,800 over one year to convert a small office on the main floor of the public library into an accessible washroom, enabling greater and safer use of the facility by seniors and people with disabilities.

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville $23,000 over one year to purchase computer equipment and furniture and make facility improvements to the public library. This will improve its safety and efficiency and provide greater access to its resources for community members.

The Corporation of the Township of Johnson $75,000 over one year to help replace the existing lift at the Desbarats Arena Hall and Community Centre with a full- service, two-stop elevator, which will improve the accessibility and use of the facility.

Knights of Columbus St-Jacques Council No. 5005 $25,000 over one year for renovations to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hanmer, which will ensure that it continues to be available as a safe and comfortable place for community groups to meet. Lake Superior Conservancy and Watershed Council $85,400 over two years to build organizational capacity and leadership in the environmental sector by hiring an executive director, enabling this new Algoma-area organization to implement its mission, goals and objectives.

Massey Area Museum $22,600 over one year to promote, market and purchase art supplies for the second annual Massey Street Painting Festival to be held September 16 and 17, 2006. The festival will increase tourism and support community economic development.

Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) $3,000 to provide free art instruction for six half-days in Timmins and create three mural panels for the new Timmins Public Library as well as fabric banners to beautify South Porcupine streets, helping to bring visual art to the community.

Porcupine United Way $115,000 over three years to develop the capacity of the voluntary sector in Cochrane District by establishing a centre for non-profit excellence, which will provide training workshops and assistance with proposal writing.

Rainbow Routes Association $50,000 over one year to purchase trail signage, maps and a display, promoting public awareness of the trail network in Greater Sudbury and encouraging walking, cycling and a healthier, more physically active lifestyle.

Sault Ste. Marie Speed Skating Club c/o The Ontario Speed Skating Association $25,000 over one year to purchase speed skates and other equipment, which will help promote the sport of speed skating and encourage more people to participate, either on a competitive or recreational basis.

Success Through Schools c/o Children's Aid Society of Algoma $57,400 over one year to pilot an after-school program in three Sault Ste. Marie neighbourhoods, bringing educational and recreational opportunities to children and parents who are at risk of becoming involved with the child protection system.

Sudbury Provincial Envirothon 2006 c/o Ontario Forestry Association $20,000 over six months to provide accommodation for participants and purchase materials for the 2006 Provincial Envirothon being held in Sudbury May 10 to 13. The competition will help raise youth awareness and understanding of environmental issues.

Sudbury Youth Orchestra $29,400 over three years to purchase materials and provide additional music training and operating support for this youth orchestra of musicians aged 10 to 25.

Timmins Regional Athletics and Soccer Complex $75,000 over one year to purchase equipment for the complex, which will provide athletes with the opportunity to train and the community with a venue for hosting various large-scale sporting events.

L'Union culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes de Smooth Rock Falls a/s L'Union culturelle des Franco- Ontariennes $22,400 over one year to purchase equipment that will allow this local UCFO chapter to increase its organizational capacity. Funding will provide an increased number and variety of courses and programs to this rural Northern Ontario community.

July 1 deadline

Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on November 1st, 2005 Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation $6,200 over one year to purchase library equipment, including height-appropriate shelving for children and software to automate the catalogue and circulation systems at the library, located near Little Current.

Boom Camp Management Committee c/o Blind River Development Corporation $30,000 over one year to improve existing year-round trails by resurfacing them, installing interpretive signs and producing self-guided interpretive and navigational tour brochures, which will increase tourism and trail usage. Brain Injury Association of Sudbury and District $78,700 over two years to increase the capacity of the organization to provide services and support to persons with acquired brain injuries and their caregivers.

Canadian Red Cross, Sudbury Branch c/o Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone Council $63,000 over two years to engage volunteers, increase the organization's fund development capacity, diversify the branch's funding sources and improve services.

Centre régional de loisirs culturels Inc. $20,000 over six months for renovations to soundproof the Méli Mélo hall and install an emergency door in the F.J. Fortin hall, which will enable more people in the Kapuskasing area to attend community activities.

Chapleau Ski Club $32,000 over one year for operational costs and the purchase of grooming and lift equipment, which will allow this downhill/cross-country club to continue operating and providing healthy recreation opportunities.

City of Greater Sudbury Safe Communities Coalition Inc. $80,000 over two years to develop the organizational capacity of this community-based organization, which will help it to promote and deliver injury prevention programs.

Club d'âge d'or Alidor $25,000 over one year for renovations to the seniors' centre in St. Charles, improving its accessibility, comfort and safety for all users.

Corporation de la Ville de Hearst $10,000 over one year to purchase equipment for the community library, including two Daisy readers and 20 Daisy reader CD books for people with visual impairments.

Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay $15,000 over one year to purchase a microfilm reader/printer and a desk-top computer, which will improve the capacity of the library to respond to the needs of students and learners in the community.

Corporation of the Township of Prince $15,000 over one year to improve the community centre's accessibility and provide better access for people with disabilities to the public library, public Internet access site, fitness class, seniors group and the Early Years Centre.

Disability Resource Centre for Independent Living $30,400 over two years to recruit and train volunteers for this organization that serves people with disabilities in the Kapuskasing area.

Earl Porter Lanes Recreation Centre $62,000 over one year to replace obsolete scoring equipment in a bowling facility in Iroquois Falls that employs people with intellectual disabilities. Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area $75,000 over one year to establish a Habitat for Humanity re-store, which will sell donated construction and home renovation materials and raise funds to build homes for low-income families in the community.

Iroquois Falls Access Transit $30,000 over one year to install a ramp and create accessible washroom facilities to make the former Local 90 Community Hall accessible to all members of the community.

Laird Fairgrounds c/o The Corporation of the Township of Laird $69,500 over one year to renovate the Laird Fairgrounds, so that the community can continue to enjoy an annual agricultural fair and other events and activities that take place there.

Little Current Yacht Club $20,000 over one year to purchase equipment, boats and life jackets so that the Canadian Yacht Association's Learn to Sail Program can be offered to 10 to 18 year olds on Manitoulin Island.

Municipalité de Val Rita-Harty $10,000 over one year to purchase and install a library automation system and a new custom-made circulation desk, which will improve the library's capacity to provide service to the community.

New Hope Outreach Services $40,000 over six months to purchase security equipment and common area furnishings for this newly established community support centre serving citizens in need in Sudbury.

Partners in Wetland Conservation c/o Ducks Unlimited Canada $18,000 to develop the capacity of the organization, enabling it to provide a program that helps landowners and municipalities in the Sault Ste. Marie area conserve depleting wetlands.

Providence Bay Curling Club $10,000 over six months to recondition 32 curling stones, which will help ensure the continued participation of members in club activities, while enhancing curling skills and curling strategy.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 432, Massey $25,000 over one year for renovations to the Legion hall in Massey that will improve the accessibility, appearance and energy efficiency of the building.

Soo Curlers Association $75,000 over one year to rebuild and upgrade the 30-year-old refrigeration plant at the curling club in Sault Ste. Marie. Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. $59,000 over three years to increase the symphony's organizational capacity, which will allow the group to expand the Conservatory of Music and to further develop their financial stability.

Sudbury Synchro Swim Club $20,000 over one year to purchase an underwater sound system and other electronic training equipment and provide operating expenses to help the club attract new members and maintain affordable fees while providing a quality program.

Tehkummah Triangle Senior Citizens Club c/o United Senior Citizens of Ontario $20,000 over one year for equipment and renovations to improve accessibility of the Tehkummah Community Hall, enabling it to better respond to the needs of people with mobility difficulties and increasing its use for community activities and events.

Timmins Family YMCA $50,400 over one year to purchase and install a new efficient heating system in the building, which will result in significant energy savings and enable expanded recreation and fitness programs to be offered in the community.

March 1 deadline Approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 29, 2005 The Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Club of Lee Valley $8,000 over six months to install a new roof for Lee Valley Hall, a historic Massey-area building that provides a comfortable and accessible location for social and recreational activities for residents of this small rural community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Associations of Sault Ste. Marie c/o Big Brothers Association of Sault Ste. Marie, ON Inc. $53,000 over two years to increase Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraising capacity and volunteer recruitment through the development of new community partnerships. Blue Door Café - Sudbury Soup Kitchen $26,000 over six months to purchase energy efficient appliances for the new Samaritan Centre location of the Blue Door Café - Sudbury Soup Kitchen, which serves approximately 4,500 meals per month to those in need.

Canadian Red Cross Society, Timmins and District Branch c/o Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone $74,000 over two years for volunteer recruitment and fund development, helping to maintain and expand community programs and services now offered by the organization, including disaster response, meals on wheels and transportation support services. Community Living Greater Sudbury/ Intégration communautaire Grand Sudbury $39,000 over one year to purchase an accessible van that will provide transportation to persons with intellectual disabilities.

Elliot Lake Men of Song $5,900 over one year to enable this community men's choir to purchase a portable piano and new sheet music in order to expand its repertoire and increase the number of potential performance venues.

Grassroots Economic Opportunity Development and Evaluation $108,400 over two years to expand the Stepping Stone Program, which provides business training and small loans for starting or expanding micro-enterprises in the Sudbury area using the peer lending circle model.

Independent Living Resource Centre Corp. $50,000 over one year to provide training in literacy and crime prevention for adults with disabilities in the Sudbury area.

Inner City Home of Sudbury $23,000 over one year to complete exterior renovations to the facility, including installation of new windows, insulation, soffit and fascia, which will enable the organization to continue providing a food bank and other services to the community.

L'Atelier des pionniers et des pionnières du Nord $62,000 over two years to provide operational support that will enable the organization to establish promotional, educational and fundraising plans as well as good sports and recreational programs in the Hearst community and region. Massey Agricultural Society $75,000 over one year to renovate the Massey Fair Grounds in order to provide a safe and modern facility that can host agricultural and other community activities and events.

Michipicoten First Nation $25,000 over one year for equipment and program costs to support the 2005 Youth and Elders gathering to be held at Michipicoten First Nation in the Wawa area in August. Missanabie Cree First Nation $45,000 over one year to research and document cultural traditions of the women of the Missanabie Cree First Nation and to present those traditions to today's band members at the 2006 annual gathering in the form of seven workshop modules and a booklet.

Municipalité de Mattice-Val Côté $17,000 to purchase a photocopier, laptop computer and LCD projector for the public library, which will enhance the services the library provides to the community.

Onaping Falls Nordics Ski Club Incorporated $45,000 over one year to purchase a tractor and trailer that will be used to improve cross-country ski trails in the Dowling area and bring them up to the standard required to host a national event.

Pauline's Place Non-Profit Homes Inc. $75,000 over one year to support the operation of Pauline's Place, an eight-bed residential youth shelter in Sault Ste. Marie that provides temporary accommodation for homeless males and females aged 16 to 21 years.

Porcupine Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association $88,700 over two years for an in-school mentoring program that matches a caring adult with a child at risk, providing each child with a mature responsible adult volunteer mentor.

The Renaissance Seniors' Centre $75,000 over one year to replace the roof on the centre's building, which will reduce maintenance costs and ensure the continued operation of this Elliot Lake club.

Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership $53,600 over one year to develop and deliver a workplace safety training program for not-for-profit organizations in Sault Ste. Marie that will help ensure a safe work environment for their employees and volunteers.

Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin $75,000 over one year for renovations to establish an Alzheimer centre in Sudbury that will provide services to persons with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association Inc. $73,700 over one year toward the cost of renovating a building to house the Algoma Conservation Centre, which will offer educational conservation and wildlife management programs in the St. Joseph Island-Sault Ste. Marie area.

Sudbury Better Beginnings Educational Fund $75,000 over one year for renovations to the community centre facility, including the repair of the roof, the northeast wall and the installation of four new windows. Sudbury Minor Baseball Association $34,400 over one year to purchase baseball equipment and train coaches for a baseball league serving children and youth aged 4 to 18 years.

Voyageur Trail Association $25,000 over one year to update the current Voyageur Trail guidebook incorporating the use of Global Positioning System technology in order to promote and increase usage of this hiking trail system along the north shores of Lakes Huron and Superior. Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2006-2007

November 1 deadline

Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on March 7, 2007

155 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets Civilian Sponsoring Committee $13,600 over one year to purchase new uniforms, which will improve the appearance of this cadet pipe and drum band and enable greater participation by youth in the Sault Ste. Marie community.

The Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Club of Lee Valley $30,000 over one year for renovations to the foundation and floor of the Lee Valley Hall near Massey. This will help ensure the building's safety and structural integrity and its continued availability as a venue for community gatherings.

The Canadian Hearing Society, Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office $30,000 over one year to conduct outreach and promote the use of communication devices and interpretation services. The outreach will increase public awareness and reduce barriers to participation faced by people with hearing disabilities.

Caruso Club of Sudbury and District $15,000 over one year for renovations to the women's washroom in this community hall. This will improve accessibility for people of all abilities.

Centre culturel La Ronde $10,000 over one year to purchase a digital piano for the choir of this cultural centre serving Timmins and surrounding area. This will enable the centre to better host musical performances.

Centre Franco-Ontarien de Ressources en Alphabétisation $85,000 over two years to develop training modules for at-risk students and adult literacy. This will enable the centre to establish a second-hand Francophone bookstore in Sudbury called Second Regard.

Connaught & District Historical Society $15,000 over one year for rolling wall-display units and display cases. These will help the historical society showcase the community's heritage in the new pioneer museum to be officially opened in August 2007.

Copper Cliff Curling Club $67,000 over six months to make major repairs to the roof of this facility, which serves many community groups in the area.

The Corporation of the Town of Moosonee $45,000 over one year to purchase playground equipment for two new municipal playgrounds, which will provide children in this remote northern community with greater opportunities for safer play.

Corporation of the Town of Thessalon $15,000 over five months to renovate the community arena building, improving its safety and access for people of all abilities in the community.

East Algoma Small Business Development Corp. $20,000 over one year to send 30 children aged 10 to 13 years to a one-week youth business camp. The program will help participants from rural Algoma communities develop the skills needed to start and run a small business. Greater Sudbury Environmental Network/ Reseau environnemental du Grand Sudbury $150,000 over two years to establish an environmental resource centre, which will promote and support grassroots environmental groups in Sudbury.

Iroquois Falls and District Chamber of Commerce $8,000 over one year to purchase office equipment and furnishings, which will allow the organization to better serve the community.

Misswezahging Development Corporation $50,000 over one year for kitchen and banquet equipment and furnishings, which will help the Mississauga First Nation to host social, cultural and business events at its new sports and recreation complex.

New Beginnings for a Brighter Future c/o Seizure and Brain Injury Centre $4,500 to provide improved training opportunities to special-needs volunteers in the Timmins area. This training will enable them to help more people with special needs integrate into enhanced roles and responsibilities in the community.

North Shore Search and Rescue $30,000 over one year to purchase an all-terrain vehicle and provide Canada Safety Council training to members. This will help establish a quick-response ATV unit in the Sudbury-North Shore area capable of providing rescue services in remote areas.

Northern Lights Festival Boréal $75,000 over two years to enhance the capacity of the organization by hiring a full-time festival director. More volunteers will be recruited and trained, and additional community partners and sponsors in the Sudbury area will be engaged.

Radio de l'Épinette Noire $45,000 over one year to purchase transmission and broadcasting equipment. These purchases will help this community radio station replace outdated equipment and provide better service to Francophone communities from Opasatika to Hornepayne.

Salon du livre de Hearst $24,500 over one year toward the cost of organizing and hosting the 2007 Salon du Livre de Hearst to be held in May. This event helps encourage people of all ages to read while promoting Francophone authors and the development of Francophone culture.

Sault Search and Rescue Inc. $48,800 over one year for a new 4x4 vehicle to transport volunteer search-and-rescue first responders to remote and off-road locations. This will help improve community safety and provide a critical public service to the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastic Club $40,000 over one year to provide training to volunteer coaches and purchase gymnastics and office equipment. This will increase the club's ability to offer recreational and competitive programs to people of all ages in the community.

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre $50,000 over one year for training and equipment to support the development of a local computer game industry. This will help grow the local information technology and knowledge-based sectors and contribute to the diversification of the economy.

Sudbury Canoe Club $25,000 over one year to prepare a three-to-five year strategic plan for the organization. The plan will enable it to recruit and train volunteers, improve its fundraising activities and operating systems and manage growth. Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival $25,000 over one year to help the organization develop a strategic plan to guide its renewal, help recruit volunteers, attract new sponsors and ensure the festival's ongoing sustainability.

Sudbury Rock & Lapidary Society $8,800 over six months to purchase materials and display equipment that will allow the organization, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2007, to host the Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show in July.

Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario $75,000 over three years to build the capacity of the theatre so that it can develop new audiences and volunteers from a variety of identified demographic sources, including local students, staff and private citizens.

Timmins Marlins Swim Club $30,000 over one year to purchase materials, rent facilities and retain officials for a one-week swimmer development camp. Training for volunteer officials will also be provided, helping to develop swimming for sport and competition in the community.

Trailsmen Rod and Gun Club $15,000 over one year to replace the roof on the club's hatchery building, which will help provide a safer, accessible shelter for members of all abilities and ensure the continued operation of this important conservation facility near Sudbury.

United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin $25,000 over one year to recruit and train volunteers for a series of 10 intercommunity sports and recreation events. This will help build relationships and enhance the quality of life for members of six First Nations communities.

Wahnapitae Community Centre $50,000 over one year to construct a fully enclosed access ramp. This initiative will enable community members of all abilities to more easily use this popular recreation facility servicing Wahhapitae and area.

July 1 deadline

Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on October 26, 2006

Abitibi Projects Inc. $49,000 over one year to develop a vibrant community-based centre for art in a multi-cultural/linguistic environment in Cochrane.

Algoma Music Camp $34,100 over one year to renovate the kitchen facilities at the music camp located on St. Joseph Island. This will improve sanitary conditions, decrease energy consumption and increase the camp's use by others in the community.

Assiginack Curling Club $25,000 over six months to replace the rink's 30 year-old refrigeration plant and ensure the ongoing operation of the curling club.

Bike-ology c/o Spirited Hawks Attendance and Retention Inc. $20,000 over one year to set up a bicycle workshop and train high-school-student volunteers to repair and refurbish donated bicycles for distribution to low-income children and youth in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Club de l'âge d'or de Smooth Rock Falls Golden Age Club $15,000 over eight months to purchase new furniture, kitchen appliances and office equipment for the club, which will improve safety and create a more comfortable community gathering space. Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake $20,000 over one year to purchase an electronic timing system, laptop computer and other aquatic equipment at the municipal swimming pool for use by the Elliot Lake Aquatic Club for training and hosting swim meets.

The Corporation of the Township of Michipicoten $50,000 over one year toward the cost of more accessible and safer playground equipment that will enable greater use by participants of all abilities.

The Corporation of the Town of Thessalon c/o Thessalon Public Library $23,000 over one year toward the cost of replacing the old concrete entrance walkway with interlocking brick, which will improve accessibility and safety.

District A-5 Lions Convention - April 2007 c/o Lions Club of Sudbury $5,000 over one year to promote and deliver leadership and volunteer-management training to Lions Club members at their (April 2007) Northeastern Ontario District Convention in Sudbury.

Falconbridge Curling Club $10,000 over one year to replace the lights above the ice surface and to purchase new equipment for the club, making the club safer and promoting better recreational activities for people of all ages.

Gogama Local Services Board $36,700 over one year for renovations and equipment to improve accessibility and enhance the services available at the library. OTF funding will be used for new computers, new furniture and access to the Internet.

Laird Township $20,000 over one year for renovations to the Laird Community Hall, which will reduce energy consumption and improve accessibility. Improvements will include installing new windows and insulation and redesigning the washrooms.

Mt. Dufour Ski Area Inc. $75,000 over one year to replace 50 chairs on the quad ski lift, which will improve safety and ensure the continued operation of the ski facility near Elliott Lake.

Social Planning Council of Sudbury $120,000 over two years to recruit and train youth leaders, develop materials and provide training on social inclusion to elementary school children.

Street Smart Solutions c/o Canadian Mental Health Association Sault Ste. Marie Branch $109,500 over two years to increase understanding of area social services by expanding the Get Street Smart Guide to include information on 24 additional communities in Algoma District.

Sudbury Action Centre for Youth $75,000 over three years to build the organization's capacity to develop programs that will continue helping clients resolve educational, legal, housing, family and other problems by improving their interpersonal and life skills.

Sudbury and Espanola Area Eshkniigjig Naagaazijig (Youth Leadership) Project c/o Community Builders $99,900 over two years to train and integrate Aboriginal youth and adult leaders into Community Builders teams that will deliver anti-racism and anti-bullying training to students, teachers and parents in 13 schools in the Sudbury area.

Sudbury Sprinters Speed Skating Club c/o The Ontario Speed Skating Association $17,000 over six months toward the cost of hosting the January 2007 Canadian Speed Skating Championships, a four-day event to be held in Sudbury. Sudbury Winter Tennis Club $31,000 over two years to launch a sustained community outreach campaign and topurchase equipment that will improve the facilities of the club.

The Sault Squires Police Cadet Corps $15,000 over one year to purchase a trailer, two-way radios and other equipment that will allow more youth to participate in the police cadet corps.

Timmins Chamber of Commerce $103,500 over three years to support the Positively Timmins Community Pride Campaign, which will help improve the community's self-image and enhance economic development in the area.

La Troupe Théâtre Gang à POPA $25,000 over one year to purchase mobile equipment that will improve this group's capacity to offer touring theatrical and musical performances to the Francophone community in Hanmer and more distant areas.

Urban Aboriginal/Child Welfare Coalition c/o Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre $44,000 over one year to undertake research and identify barriers to participation in the foster care of Aboriginal children by the Aboriginal community in Sault Ste.Marie.

Victorian Order of Nurses - Sudbury Branch c/o Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada Ontario Branch $56,000 over one year to build the organization's capacity and increase its profile, which will help VON Sudbury recruit, train and retain volunteers.

Wawatay Native Communications Society $53,200 over one year to purchase new production and broadcasting equipment, which will improve the quality of the society's Cree language radio programming to Timmins and 40 remote First Nation communities.

March 1 deadline

Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 29, 2006

Club des Retraités de la Rivière-des-Français $15,500 over one year to replace windows and purchase equipment for this community-club hall in Noëlville. An indoor-outdoor lit bocce court will also be created and an adjacent outdoor area will be transformed into a community recreation area.

Community Living Timmins Intégration Communautaire $57,000 over six months to purchase a fully accessible van and ensure clients of the organization and the community will continue to receive transportation support services.

Corporation of the Township of St. Joseph $71,800 over two years to expand opportunities for year-round sports programs and physical activities for residents of all ages.

Corporation of the Township of Tehkummah $30,000 over one year for structural safety repairs to the foundation and floor of the Tehkummah Community Hall, which is the only public hall serving this small rural community on Manitoulin Island.

Futures North/Les Avenirs du nord $25,000 over six months to deliver Junior Achievement programs to Grade 8 students in rural areas of Sudbury District, encouraging them to stay in school and complete their education. Greater Sudbury Lacrosse Association $46,600 over one year to purchase equipment and promotional and training materials aimed at increasing participation in the sport of lacrosse in Sudbury District.

Jewels of Harmony Chorus $13,100 over one year for equipment, sheet music and coaching to support the development of this women's barbershop chorus in Elliot Lake.

Kapuskasing Golden Age Centre de l'âge d'or $9,100 over six months to purchase equipment that will increase the variety of craft activities available at the Golden Age Centre.

Kinsmen Club of Kapuskasing $20,000 over one year to install a walk-in freezer at the Kapuskasing Food Bank, thereby increasing food storage capacity and providing more effective use of space.

MIRARCO and Clean Air Sudbury c/o Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation $73,000 over one year to enable students from four Sudbury-area high schools to monitor air quality. They will be taught how to use monitoring equipment, interpret the results and devise plans to protect local air quality.

Moose River Non-Profit Broadcasting Association $74,600 over one year to assist with the start-up of live community cable-television broadcasting in Moosonee/Moose Factory. This will enable local organizations to better promote their programs and services and increase community participation.

Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Association $25,000 over two years to develop and implement a strategy for recruiting, orienting and training volunteers for this Kapuskasing-area organization.

Porquis Recreation Association $19,200 over one year to install a new metal roof on the Porquis Community Hall and repair water damage to the interior, which will provide a safer and more comfortable space for community groups to meet.

Rémi Ski Club $32,100 over six months towards renovations of this ski-hill lodge in Kapuskasing, including roof and soffit repair, the replacement of windows as well as the replacement of rubber tracks on the groomer.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 374 $37,800 over one year for equipment and renovations to improve the safety and accessibility of the Legion hall, which is the prime venue for community events and activities in Richards Landing.

Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury $74,500 over one year to organize and hold activities promoting interest in Francophone literature and build momentum for Salon du livre 2008 throughout the 2006-2007 period.

Sault Ste. Marie Navy Branch c/o Royal Canadian Sea Cadets - Navy League of Canada (Ontario Division) $30,000 over one year to replace musical instruments and expand the music program for the two Navy-League- sponsored cadet corps in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sheguiandah First Nation $20,000 over one year to upgrade the community centre kitchen with new appliances, cabinets and necessary electrical modifications.

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association $15,000 over one year to purchase computers and audiovisual equipment, enabling volunteers to develop and deliver more effective public presentations. A monthly newsletter will also be produced by and for youth to promote cross- cultural understanding.

Sudbury Rowing Club $24,000 over one year to upgrade existing boats and purchase a larger safety boat with an environmentally friendly four-stroke engine and rowing lifejackets.

Thessalon Community Curling Club $74,000 over one year to make renovations that will improve the energy efficiency of the club's facility, including the insulation of ceilings and walls.

Timmins Porcupine Track and Field Club $12,000 over one year to purchase equipment and expand the club's training to include the throwing sports of javelin, discus, shot put and hammer.

Weengushk Film Institute $25,000 over one year to interest First Nation communities, industry partners and funders in the concept of a film- training program and centre on Manitoulin Island, which will provide hands-on, film-industry training to Aboriginal youth at risk.

Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2007-2008

November 1 deadline

Aboriginal Information Technology Center c/o Garden River First Nation $75,000 over one year to support the operating costs of a training centre that will provide information technology training to Aboriginal people to enhance their employment prospects.

Algoma Artist Education Project c/o Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District $14,300 over one year to train artists to work as art educators with elementary school teachers and students in Algoma. This will expand opportunities for children and youth to develop skills and knowledge about art.

Algoma Highlands Conservancy $50,000 over one year to hire an executive director who will help form new partnerships and raise funds to purchase ecologically sensitive property for conservation and public use in the King Mountain area.

Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) $58,000 over one year to purchase equipment for a new 10-bed residential hospice in Sault Ste. Marie. The facility will provide palliative care services to terminally ill clients and respite services to their caregivers.

Christ the King Church Community Kitchen c/o Sudbury Jubilee Heritage Daycare $30,000 over three years to assist with the cost of operating a collective kitchen program for low-income families in Sudbury. The program will help parents and children reach their full health and well-being potential.

Club des Aînés l'Etoile d'Or $45,200 over one year to repair the roof on the community building so it may continue to be used for meetings and recreational activities by Francophone seniors and the community in Elliot Lake.

Club Soleil des Aînés $7,700 over one year to purchase shuffleboard equipment. This group will then be able to implement a new activity, helping it to offer more social and recreational opportunities for Francophone seniors in Hearst.

Corporation de développement économique de Hearst $40,000 over two years to hire a project co-ordinator and to purchase equipment, software and promotional tools. The community's resource centre will then be able to increase volunteerism and support for community events in Hearst.

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville $15,000 over one year to renovate the washrooms in the municipal arena, which will improve the facility's accessibility for people of all ages and abilities in Dubreuilville.

Corporation of the Town of Spanish $10,100 over one year to install an automatic door and new circulation desk that will improve access to the library for people of all ages and abilities in the town of Spanish.

Corporation of the Township of Moonbeam $13,700 over one year for roofing, windows and a new furnace to renovate the cultural centre in Moonbeam. This will help volunteers keep the building open for community use.

Corporation of the Township of Sables-Spanish $12,500 over one year to purchase sports equipment for youth in the Township of Sables-Spanish, which will increase the municipality's capacity to offer quality sports programming.

Elliot Lake Moose Family Center $15,000 over one year to obtain a new high-efficiency furnace and air conditioner and kitchen equipment for the Elliot Lake Moose Hall. These purchases will enhance its comfort and safety for community groups that use the facility.

Fondation communautaire de Hearst Community Foundation $44,200 over two years to develop strategies, create a website and purchase equipment. These will help build the foundation's capacity to create a permanent endowment that will make grants to local charities and not-for-profit organizations.

The Human League Association $100,000 over three years for expertise, travel expenses and computer equipment. These will help deliver breakfast and snack programs to more schools in the Sudbury area and to educate children on nutrition and proper eating habits.

Iroquois Falls Access Transit $15,000 over one year to install new roofing shingles on the Access Transit Hall, which will ensure its continued comfort, safety and availability to host fundraising events that support its service of people with disabilities.

Joe McDonald Youth Football League $15,000 over one year to purchase new football helmets for a youth football league in Sudbury that will ensure the participants' continued safety.

Knights of Columbus Council 3422 $15,000 over one year to install an air conditioning system in the organization's hall, which will help provide a more comfortable setting for individuals and groups who use it during the summer months.

Lake Abitibi Model Forest $17,000 over one year to provide an interactive learning program on the environment to Grade 5 students from area schools in Cochrane District. This will help to increase their knowledge about the environment.

Loyal Order of Moose - Sault Ste. Marie Lodge no. 535 $8,500 over one year to replace the flooring in the lodge's main hall, which will help improve its cleanliness for community groups that use the facility for activities and fundraising.

Myths and Mirrors Community Arts Incorporated $100,000 over two years to hire a full-time co-ordinator and purchase art supplies. This will help to engage youth in the outlying areas of the City of Greater Sudbury in the development of community art projects.

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation $25,100 over six months to operate a summer art camp for Aboriginal youth that will focus on Anishinaabe art, basket-making, painting and crafts.

Old Mill Heritage Centre c/o Corporation of the Township of Billings $15,000 over one year for lumber, windows and other building supplies to renovate the Old Mill Heritage Centre. Audiovisual equipment will also be purchased to record and preserve the history of the community.

Porcupine Ski Runners Cross Country Ski Club $45,000 over one year to help redevelop the club's chalet by renovating the septic system and water line. The improvements will enable the club to continue to operate, accommodating current users and enabling future growth.

Radio communautaire KapNord Inc. $24,500 over one year to update a radio production server and software, which will improve services to Francophones in Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls and area.

Richard Lake Coalition c/o Sudbury Métis Council $35,900 over one year to renovate the washrooms and activity centre and purchase camping equipment for the Richard Lake Campground in Sudbury. This will help provide a safer and more comfortable venue for cultural and recreational activities.

Sault Ste. Marie Skatepark c/o Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie - Community Services Dept. $75,000 over one year to assist with the cost of constructing a concrete skatepark in Sault Ste. Marie that will provide youth with a safe venue to pursue the sport.

The Sudbury Kinsmen Family Centre Foundation $75,000 over one year to install an elevator that will make the House of Kin in Sudbury more accessible. It will then be better able to meet the needs of individuals from all areas of Northern Ontario who travel to Sudbury for medical treatment.

Timmins Volunteer Centre Inc. $56,000 over two years for staff, training and facility expenses to develop a fundraising plan that will ensure the long- term sustainability of the organization and increase volunteer opportunities for youth.

White River Fitness Centre $10,300 over one year to purchase a universal weight training machine, which will increase the variety of equipment available in the fitness centre and attract new members.

Whitefish Lake First Nation $10,000 over one year to promote active and healthy living by providing judo and dance programs to people of all ages in the community.

July 1 deadline

The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District $13,000 over one year to upgrade photocopying and computer equipment in the Arts Council office. These new tools will improve its administrative operations and its ability to promote the arts in the community.

Barrier Elimination Action Corp. $80,000 over two years to hire a full-time co-ordinator who will increase awareness and eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities in Timmins.

Chapleau Education and Training Coalition Inc. $103,000 over three years to assist with the operation of an innovation centre in the Chapleau area. It will provide access to job-related training, career counselling, job-search support and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.

Chapleau Figure Skating Club $5,600 over one year to purchase an on-ice jump-training harness and a new sound system, which will enhance figure skating training and performances.

Chapleau Gymnastics Club Inc. $14,400 over one year to replace old and worn gymnastics equipment. The safety of participants will then be enhanced and the continuation of a quality recreational and competitive gymnastics program will be ensured in this small rural community.

Christy's Light Foundation $40,000 over one year to enhance the capacity of this emerging organization so it can provide support to people in Sault Ste. Marie affected by eating disorders.

Club de ski de fond de Hearst Cross-Country Ski Club $65,000 over one year to replace existing trail grooming equipment, which will enable the club to provide safer and better groomed trails and help promote skiing in the community.

Cochrane Ontario Lions Club Inc. $55,000 over one year to replace broadcasting equipment used to operate a community television station and electronic Bingo equipment for games that will help raise funds for charitable community projects.

Corporation of the Town of Blind River $9,400 over one year to purchase equipment that will enhance the fitness programs offered at the community centre and help to increase participation, especially by young people.

Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay $6,000 over one year to replace exterior doors at the community hall and assist with the cost of refinishing the basement floor. These improvements will provide a more comfortable and safer place for community groups to meet.

Corporation of the Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional $10,000 over one year to drill a new well at the Sylvan Valley Hall to improve water flow. This will provide a safer water supply and ensure that the facility continues to be available for community groups to gather.

Elliot Lake Granite Club $50,000 over one year to replace the roof at the Elliot Lake Granite Club in order to ensure the continued operation of the only curling facility in the community.

Hands-On Recreational Committee & Municipality of French River c/o Municipality of French River $45,000 over one year to build a permanent concrete skate park in the Town of Noëlville. The park will provide children and youth with a safe venue for skateboarding and in-line skating.

Howland Senior Citizens Club $15,000 over one year for accessibility improvements to the Howland Senior Citizens Club hall in Sheguiandah. People with mobility difficulties will then be better able to participate in community activities at the hall.

Municipalité de la Rivière-des-Français $35,000 to undertake a feasibility and sustainability study, and prepare a business plan and preliminary drawings for a community recreation and performing arts centre planned for Noëlville.

Municipalité de Mattice-Val Côté $25,000 over one year to replace the chiller in the municipal arena, ensuring the recreational space remains available for hockey, curling, ringette and recreational skaters.

Phoenix Rising Non-Profit Homes Inc. $40,000 over one year to enhance the community profile and fundraising capacity of this Sault Ste. Marie organization dedicated to supporting women who have mental health concerns, are victims of violence or are living in poverty.

Program Read (Sault Ste. Marie) $5,000 over one year to purchase furniture and equipment that will enhance participants' comfort and increase the cost effectiveness of this adult literacy program in Sault Ste. Marie.

Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité de l'Ontario - RDÉE Ontario $75,000 over one year for a multisectoral strategic development plan that will promote economic growth and employability for the Francophone community of the City of Greater Sudbury.

Royal Canadian Legion Espanola Branch 39 $15,000 over one year for equipment, furniture and renovations to improve the safety and comfort of the hall for community gatherings.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 70 $12,200 over one year toward the cost of completing Veteran's Park in Iroquois Falls. The location will commemorate local citizens who served in the Canadian Forces and provide a community gathering place for parades and memorials.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85 $10,300 over one year to replace roofing shingles at the Kapuskasing Legion Hall. Repairs will prevent leakage and damage to the newly renovated upstairs area and ensure the hall continues to be used for community events, activities and gatherings.

Sampo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club $7,000 over one year to purchase portable digital sound equipment for the volunteer coaches and accessories for the gymnasts. This will help to improve the delivery of the rhythmic gymnastics program at this Sudbury club. Sault International Youth Association (SIYA) $80,000 over two years to enhance the capacity of this Sault Ste. Marie based, youth-focused organization to engage the youth of the community through the publication and on-line version of Fresh magazine and other activities.

Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society $15,000 over one year for renovations to garden plots and pathways at the Allard Street community garden. These upgrades will enhance accessibility and safety and increase the number of garden plots so that more people are able to participate.

Shadows of the Mind Film Festival $40,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator for this Sault Ste. Marie film festival and purchase equipment, including an inflatable screen and projector. This will enable films to be shown in more venues and increase public access to them.

Sudbury Better Beginnings Educational Fund $93,800 over two years to operate a life skills club for children aged 9 to13 years in a low-income neighbourhood in Sudbury. School results will then improve and youth leadership among participants will be enhanced.

Superior Children's Centre $85,000 over two years to deliver a recreation program for children aged 0 to 6 years and their parents in isolated communities in Northern Algoma District.

Theatre Cambrian $12,700 over one year to purchase theatrical lighting equipment, helping the organization's dinner theatre productions in Sudbury to be more cost-effective and enhance artistic and cultural life within the city. Township of Chapleau $13,600 over one year to purchase furnishings and equipment for a new teen drop-in centre in Chapleau. A safe and supervised location for recreational activities will then be provided for youth in the area.

Whitefish River First Nation $75,000 over one year to construct a softball field as a mean to increase physical activity and improve the health of residents of this First Nation community.

March 1 deadline

76 Hilltop Seniors Woodshop $18,000 over one year to purchase a central dust-collection system for this seniors' woodworking shop in Sudbury. This will improve the work environment, making it safer and healthier for participants.

Banque d'aliments Sudbury Food Bank $33,000 over one year to hire a volunteer co-ordinator, who will assist the Sudbury Food Bank and its 40 member agencies to better manage their volunteer resources.

Blind River Cross Country Ski Club $7,000 over one year to purchase 25 cross-country ski packages and a secure storage locker, which will increase access to the sport of cross-country skiing and participation in the jackrabbit and biathlon programs.

Blue Saints Booster Club $25,000 over one year to purchase new musical instruments for this Sudbury drum-and-bugle corps, helping it to provide music and movement education for more than 65 youth aged 10 to 21 years.

Camp Bickell Inc. $15,000 over one year to purchase two freighter canoes for this children's camp at Chapman Lake in the Iroquois Falls area. The canoes will be used for eco-camp activities, helping to promote youth leadership and provide healthy outdoor activities.

Canadian Red Cross-Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch c/o Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone $11,000 over one year to purchase a surveillance camera system, install an observation window and undertake renovations to improve safety at the branch.

The City of Greater Sudbury Sportlink $56,000 over two years for workshops that will increase the community's capacity to bid on and host sporting events, as well as provide services aimed at increasing participation in sports and recreation in Sudbury.

Club Richelieu - Sudbury $50,000 over one year to complete renovations at the club's Vermillion Lake Camp property. Accessible washrooms and showers will be installed at the facility, which provides a camp experience to over 1,000 people in Sudbury District annually.

Cochrane Food Bank $75,000 over one year toward the costs of a new two-ton truck to deliver food from the Cochrane Food Bank, which operates as a central warehouse/distribution centre for 17 food banks in Northeastern Ontario.

Community Living Iroquois Falls/L'Intégration Communautaire $66,000 over one year to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van that will help transport people with mobility difficulties to day programs, medical appointments, and recreational and social events.

Copper Community Theatre Group of Bruce Mines c/o The Corporation of the Town of Bruce Mines $15,000 over one year to purchase sound and lighting equipment that will help establish this new local theatre group. Volunteerism will be encouraged and arts and cultural activities provided for people of all ages, especially youth.

Corporation of the Township of Central Manitoulin $15,000 over one year toward the cost of developing a park where local youth can skateboard, bike and rollerblade. This will encourage healthy physical recreation in a safe location away from traffic and pedestrians.

Espanola Curling Club $35,200 over one year to purchase a new brine delivery system and a condenser for the club. The new ice-making equipment will help the club continue to provide curling as a healthy winter activity for all ages in the community.

The Gore Bay Curling Club Incorporated $25,000 over six months toward the cost of replacing the existing ice-making plant in this curling club, benefiting curlers from Gore Bay and surrounding communities on Manitoulin Island.

Independent Living Resource Centre Corp.-Sudbury $75,000 over one year to provide computer skills and life-skills training to persons with disabilities, helping to improve the quality of life for this group and providing more opportunities for employment and community engagement.

Iroquois Falls Cross Country Ski Club $11,300 over one year to purchase cross-country ski trail-grooming equipment for the club. The new equipment will save many volunteer hours and result in better and safer trails for skiers.

Iroquois Falls Curling Club $10,000 over one year to purchase a new ice scraper, which will help improve ice quality for curlers and provide safer, more effective equipment for employees and volunteers to use.

Les Concerts La Nuit sur l'étang $94,000 over three years to enhance organizational capacity by hiring a festival director. This will enable more effective recruitment of volunteers, and an increase in partnerships, profile and outreach to the Sudbury community.

Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre $55,000 over one year to provide this railroad heritage centre in Capreol with additional exhibits. The new features will attract additional visitors and tourists, while improving and preserving this unique and educational historical site.

Pauline's Place Non-Profit Homes Inc. $75,000 over two years to assist with the cost of hiring qualified youth workers, which will help this organization continue to provide safe, emergency shelter for homeless youth in Sault Ste. Marie.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 432 $15,000 over one year to purchase new chairs, tables, dishes and a refrigerator, which will ensure this gathering place is kept safe and comfortable for the many community groups in Massey that use it.

Rydal Bank Historical Society $13,400 over one year for renovations to the Rydal Bank Church, including the construction of a ramp to improve accessibility and the restoration of the stained-glass windows in this heritage structure.

Sault Potters Guild Inc. $10,500 over one year to purchase pottery equipment, which will help to re-establish this crafters guild in Sault Ste. Marie and increase opportunities for children and adults to learn the art of pottery.

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation $30,000 over 18 months to produce a community performance report for use by local decision makers in the not-for- profit sector. The report will guide strategic planning and decision making to improve the quality of life in Sault Ste. Marie.

Star Lake Cottagers' Association Inc. $13,000 over 12 months for improvements to 5.2 km of hiking trails at Star Lake near Timmins. Information panels that describe the flora, fauna, industry and history of the area will be installed at the interpretive centre located at the trail head.

Sudbury Branch Navy League of Canada c/o The Navy League of Canada (Ontario Division) $50,000 over one year to replace the boiler at the Navy League Hall. These renovations will allow the organization to continue providing affordable recreational activities for over 150 youth in Sudbury.

Sudbury Laurels Gymnastics Club $44,600 over one year to purchase additional gymnastics and trampoline equipment, enabling more boys to participate in competitive gymnastics and more girls and boys to participate in competitive trampoline activities.

Sudbury Skating Club $7,000 over one year to purchase instructional equipment, which will allow this club to continue providing safe and affordable skating instruction to over 200 young people aged 3 to 18 years in Sudbury District.

Timmins Family YMCA $15,000 over one year to purchase and install air conditioners in the upper level of this community facility, which will allow it to be used more fully for structured and unstructured physical activity during the summer months.

Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury $20,000 over six months to host the Youth Philanthropist Challenge. The event will help build research, teamwork and time-management skills while increasing volunteer opportunities throughout Greater Sudbury. Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2008-2009

November 1 deadline

Aboriginal Peoples Alliance (Northern Ontario) $15,000 over one year to purchase a van that will be used to increase access to the organization's early years and seniors programming by providing transportation to clients and volunteers in the Chapleau area.

Art Gallery of Algoma $14,500 over one year to resurface the walls in the exhibition galleries in Sault Ste. Marie, which will provide a clean, fresh and revitalized surface on which to display artwork for public viewing.

Camp Source de Vie $70,000 over one year to renovate and expand the campground facilities. This will enable the organization to expand its programs and promote recreational activities for Francophone youth aged 7 to 14 years in Hearst and area.

Centre de santé communautaire de Sudbury $50,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator who will increase awareness and partnerships and recruit volunteers for the Francophone Corner Clinic. This will enhance services in French for people who are homeless and near- homeless in Greater Sudbury.

Cinefest; The Sudbury Film Festival $80,000 over one year to purchase equipment and hire staff to enhance organizational capacity. This will strengthen this volunteer organization, increasing its effectiveness and its ability to promote arts and culture in Northern Ontario.

Conseil des Arts de Hearst $14,600 over one year to purchase a scissor lift, which will increase safety and create efficiencies to maintain this community-based performing-arts space in Hearst.

The Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake $13,100 over one year to purchase new automated equipment to provide more efficient circulation services and enhanced security for the public library's resources.

The Corporation of the Township of Laird $35,000 over one year to purchase new playground equipment, which will provide a safer play area and encourage physical activity for children in this rural community.

Echo Bay Elks Club Incorporated $14,700 over one year to construct fully accessible washrooms at the ball fields, which will provide a safer comfort station for ball players and spectators of all abilities.

Echoes Drum Festival Sault Ste. Marie $27,600 over six months to hire a co-ordinator who will support the growth of a three-day drum festival to promote peace and harmony through the universal language of drums.

Elgin Street Mission (Sudbury) $15,000 over one year to purchase kitchen equipment. This will enable the organization to continue providing support to people and families who are homeless in Greater Sudbury. Les Entreprises Forma-Jeunes Inc. $80,000 over two years to hire a co-ordinator to implement a Francophone youth-focused social enterprise. The project will sell preserved and locally grown produce in Hearst while giving participants transferable, employable skills.

Espanola Elks Lodge #346, of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of Canada Incorporated $15,000 over one year toward the cost of replacing heating and air-conditioning units in the Elks Hall in order to provide a safer and more comfortable space for community groups to gather.

Great Spirit Circle Trail Inc. $15,000 over one year to purchase two self-serve ticketing kiosks to promote First Nations tourism in the Sudbury- Manitoulin area.

Kamiskotia Snow Resort (Non-Profit) Inc. $75,000 over one year toward the cost of replacing 116 chair-and-hanger assemblies on the two quad lifts at the snow resort to improve their safety for users in the Timmins area.

Le Centre Alpha-culturel de Sudbury $40,000 over one year to develop and implement marketing and fundraising strategies. This will increase this literacy organization's capacity to meet the needs of French-speaking members of the Greater Sudbury community.

Le Festival de la mauvaise herbe et le Salon du livre jeunesse a/s Le Salon du Livre du Grand Sudbury $70,000 over one year to enable this collaborative to hire a co-ordinator who will plan and implement Francophone literary activities for youth in Greater Sudbury and area.

Matheson & District Agricultural Society $10,000 over one year to replace the existing furnaces with new heating and air conditioning units to make the agricultural hall a safer and more comfortable gathering place for community groups.

Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club $3,900 over one year for renovations to the roof and side-wall baffles of the club's indoor shooting range to comply with requirements of the Canadian Firearms Office.

Municipalité de Mattice-Val Côté $40,000 over one year to install a new dry operation condenser in the recreation complex. This will ensure the space remains affordable for hockey, curling, ringette and recreational skaters in Mattice-Val Côté.

Municipality of French River $25,000 over one year to renovate washrooms and modify entrances in the Noelville Community Centre. This will ensure that recreation, social and cultural activities are accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities in the area.

Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie $67,500 over one year to purchase canopy tents, folding tables and folding chairs to enhance and expand Rotaryfest, Sault Ste. Marie's summer festival.

Sault Ste Marie Model Aircraft Radio Control Club Inc. $14,900 over one year to construct a new airfield that will permit community members to continue flying radio- controlled model airplanes in a space that meets all safety guidelines.

Sault Theatre Workshop $15,000 over one year to replace the lighting control console and stage lights to enhance theatrical presentations at the Studio Theatre.

Serpent River First Nation $14,700 over one year for equipment and renovations to enhance the library for students and other users.

Sheguiandah First Nation $6,500 over one year to purchase equipment, computer games and other sports and fitness equipment for the recreation centre and youth drop-in centre.

Social Integration Program and Community Action for Equity (SIP-CAFÉ) c/o Rotary Club of Chapleau Ontario Inc. $34,200 over one year to renovate program space and to hire program staff. This will enable this collaborative to increase opportunities for employment for individuals experiencing barriers in Chapleau.

United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin $78,500 over three years to expand the capacity of the organization to deliver sports and recreation activities and programs to six First Nation communities on Manitoulin Island.

Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury $120,000 over three years to hire staff to promote the organization, provide services in both official languages and develop its capacity to support special events and expand volunteerism in Greater Sudbury.

Wikwemikong Heritage Organization $15,000 over six months to hire researchers who will conduct a planning and feasibility study for the production and publication of a book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wikwemikong Pow-wow.

July 1 deadline

Abitibi Golf Club $25,000 over one year for repairs to the walls of the clubhouse in Iroquois Falls. This will ensure the building's structural integrity and that it continues to be a safe and comfortable place for golfers and other community groups to gather.

Assiginack Recreational Park Playground Group c/o Corporation of the Township of Assiginack $15,000 over one year to purchase new playground equipment, which will provide a safer play area and encourage physical activity for children in the town of Manitowaning.

Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Snowmobile Club $15,000 over one year toward the cost of renovations to the clubhouse/workshop. A new metal roof, windows and doors will be installed to improve comfort and safety for users.

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre $45,000 over 18 months for an assistant manager of marketing, who will develop and implement a marketing strategy to attract more visitors and tourists to this Sault Ste. Marie centre.

Centre de counselling familial de Timmins Inc./Timmins Family Counselling Centre Inc. $16,700 over one year to hire a consultant who will assist the organization in a strategic planning exercise. Plans will be made to enhance the Centre's therapeutic counseling services for individuals, couples and families.

Community Food First c/o Foodshed Project, The $83,600 over two years to hire staff to conduct outreach in Greater Sudbury. The project will engage youth in hands- on projects that increase understanding of the relationship between food sustainability and the environment.

Community Living Greater Sudbury/Intégration Communautaire Grand Sudbury $15,000 over one year to purchase a portable modular ramp system to increase accessibility for people of all ages and abilities in Greater Sudbury and area.

Constance Lake First Nation $14,100 over one year to purchase equipment for a new exercise room in its health centre. This facility will allow community members to exercise regularly, helping them to improve their health and fitness.

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville $13,200 over one year to increase the library's collection of books and videos and enhance operations with new software, furniture and equipment. These upgrades will improve services and facilities for all users.

Credit Counselling Services of Cochrane District $90,000 over two years towards hiring an educational counselor and office equipment. This staff member will help increase public awareness and understanding of sound money-management principles and the wise use of credit. Dolphin Aquatic Club $15,000 to help purchase a breathing-air compressor system for use in underwater diving. The equipment will ensure safety and security, help to promote this sport and enable underwater recovery services to be offered in the Greater Sudbury area.

Dubreuilville Pivot-Jeunesse Inc. $15,000 over one year to purchase furniture and equipment for a Francophone teen centre, which will ensure a safe and comfortable space for youth to gather in Dubreuilville.

FormationPLUS $19,000 to assist with the cost of hiring a co-ordinator who will develop new marketing and outreach strategies. Existing programs will also be adapted to help meet the skills-training needs of Francophone adult learners in Chapleau and area.

Laurentian Community Track - Track North Athletic Club c/o Ontario Track and Field Association $55,000 over one year to help purchase equipment for an athletic facility being upgraded by a collaborative in the Greater Sudbury area. This volunteer-run club will promote active, healthy living and contribute to the area's economic development.

Le Groupe d'Appui VIH-SIDA de Sudbury $60,000 over two years to help establish and operate a day hospice in both official languages. The facility will provide support, care and respite for individuals with terminal illnesses and their families in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.

Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury $66,600 over two years to expand a coaching program that matches student teachers and children with learning disabilities to help them develop learning strategies to succeed in school. The organization will also enhance their community outreach.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Sudbury c/o Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division $60,000 over one year to replace the siding, reinsulate walls and reshingle the roof of the organization's building. Energy efficiency and safety will improve in this facility for people with multiple sclerosis and the community of Greater Sudbury.

Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer $80,000 over two years to hire a volunteer and fund development co-ordinator. This new staff member will help to build the organization's capacity, raise its profile in Algoma, Cochrane, Sudbury and Manitoulin and increase volunteerism.

Rockhaven $60,000 over two years to hire a transition worker to provide additional support for men of all ages in recovery. More clients will be helped to find long-term housing and employment and to develop a strong support network in Sudbury and Manitoulin.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 - Little Current $15,000 over one year to purchase new kitchen equipment for the Legion hall, which will help to make it a safer and more comfortable gathering place for the community.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 194 - Hornepayne $15,000 over one year to replace the existing furnace in the building. This will help improve energy efficiency, cut costs and ensure that there continues to be a safe, comfortable space for community groups to meet.

Sault North Waste Management Council $35,800 over one year for a co-ordinator, equipment and administration to deliver a recycling program. Residents of the area north of Sault Ste. Marie will then be able to learn about best practices for waste management in the area.

Searchmont Ski Runners Inc. $30,000 over one year to purchase new gates and fencing and upgrade the public address system and timing equipment. The organization will then be able to attract more volunteers and deliver safer, better-quality alpine ski events and programs.

Serpent River First Nation $15,000 over one year to replace the tables and chairs in its community centre, which will help provide a safer and more comfortable place for community groups to gather.

Sheshegwaning First Nation $15,000 over one year to provide electrical service and build two arbours at the new pow wow grounds. The structures will shelter drum groups and the sacred fire during annual pow wow and other traditional ceremonies.

Soo Arena Association $77,300 over one year to purchase a new ice resurfacing machine. This equipment will enhance the quality of ice, save maintenance costs and reduce emissions in the arena, making it safer for skaters and spectators.

St. Martin De Porres Community Charities $36,000 over one year to purchase a truck with a power-lift gate. This addition will facilitate the pick up and delivery of food and household goods, which go to support its food bank for people in need in the Timmins area.

Sudbury Laurentian Swim Club $40,000 over one year to purchase electronic timing pads and starting blocks. The club may then continue hosting competitive swim meets for athletes throughout northern Ontario, encouraging healthy exercise and community support for the sport.

March 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 26, 2008.

Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club Inc. $17,000 over one year to purchase canoes and kayaks to enable more people to participate in paddling sports and promote active, healthy recreational activities in the community.

Association Canadienne-Française de l'Ontario (du Grand Sudbury) Inc. $45,000 over one year to hire a project co-ordinator to engage Francophone youth as volunteers in Greater Sudbury and outlying areas.

Bruce Mines Pastoral Charge $15,000 over one year for insulation, new windows and doors at the Bruce Mines United Church. The upgrades will improve the facility's energy efficiency and make it a safer and more comfortable gathering place for community groups.

Capreol Curling Club $50,000 over one year to replace the roof and renovate the entrance of the curling club. These repairs will help ensure the continued use of the building and its accessibility for people of all ages and abilities in Capreol.

Centre des aînés de Hearst c/o Club Soleil des Aînés $120,000 over three years for staff to ensure the smooth merger of two independent not-for-profit seniors' centres. The collaborative will provide greater efficiencies to meet the needs of Francophone seniors in Hearst.

Children First c/o Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation $150,000 over three years to hire a volunteer and fund development co-ordinator. The new position will increase volunteerism and raise the profiles of the collaborative and member charities in Greater Sudbury and area.

Community Living Algoma $58,700 over one year to fund a community inclusion facilitator. The position will identify and implement opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to play active and integrated roles in community life that match their personal goals. Corporation of the Town of Blind River $25,000 over one year to purchase and install play structures for community parks. The improvements will provide safer play areas and encourage children to be physically active.

The Corporation of the Township of Assiginack $15,000 over one year to replace the steel roof on Burns Wharf building and to re-side the north and east walls of the Manitoulin Roller Mills. The repairs will enable the buildings to remain open for community use in Manitowaning.

Corporation of the Township of White River $33,300 over one year to purchase new playground equipment, which will provide a safer play area and encourage physical activity for children in the community.

Elliot Lake Lifelong Learning $27,500 over one year for leasehold renovations, classrooms and a computer lab. These modifications will enable the organization to expand access to lifelong learning opportunities for seniors in Elliot Lake.

Espanola Historical Society $15,000 over one year to create a small accessible heritage park. A mural depicting the colourful history of the town of Espanola will be incorporated, increasing residents' and visitors' awareness of the community's history.

Kapuskasing Public Library c/o Township of Kapuskasing $30,000 over one year to equip the library's resource centre with shelving and computer-furnishing equipment. These upgrades will provide increased access to learning for people of all ages and abilities in Kapuskasing.

KidsHope: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Inc. $30,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator who will produce a fundraising and marketing plan. This will help to ensure the continued sustainability of the organization's drug and abuse prevention programs in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie $12,000 over one year to purchase an ATV, lawn sweeper and wood chipper, which will improve and maintain Kinsmen Park for hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

Le Froche c/o Le Carrefour Francophone de Sudbury $50,000 over one year for staff, fees and travel expenses to engage Francophone youth in organizing various Francophone festivals including le FROCHE, St. Jean-Baptiste and Winter Carnival in Sudbury.

Le Groupe SONnord $3,000 over one year to purchase a tenor saxophone that will enable the group to continue providing concerts for people of all ages and abilities in Kapuskasing and area.

Neegoni Wabun Gi Gay Win Lodge Inc. $23,500 over one year to build the administrative capacity of the Aboriginal healing lodge in Algoma. This will help the organization administer its grants and respond to requests for traditional healing. Another OTF grant will support this activity.

Providence Bay Curling Club $15, 000 over one year to install non-skid flooring, steel washroom doors, new fire equipment and ceilings. The upgrades will increase safety and ensure accessibility to the club for people of all ages and abilities in Providence Bay.

Rainbow Routes Association $50,000 over one year to fund the Learning Through Trails program, which will increase children and youths' knowledge about ecosystems and natural environments in Greater Sudbury.

The Sault Ste. Marie Community Theatre Centre $15,000 over one year to update the software and hardware systems of the theatre box office. The new tools will improve ticketing operations and introduce on-line ticketing.

Sault Ste. Marie Family YMCA $30,000 over one year for renovations and equipment for an exercise and gaming room to increase physical activity for youth.

Sault Ste. Marie Sports Council Inc. $45,800 over one year to fund a full-time co-ordinator. Activities for sports and recreation groups in the community will be organized and citizens encouraged to participate in order to improve their fitness and health.

Seizure and Brain Injury Centre $50,000 over one year to hire a project co-ordinator. Outreach will be conducted to individuals affected by seizures and acquired brain injury in the First Nations communities in Cochrane and Chapleau.

United Way / Centraide Sudbury and District $90,000 over two years for staff and costs to measure and evaluate programs and services in both official languages in Greater Sudbury and area.

United Way of Sault Ste. Marie $6,000 over one year to purchase a modular meeting table and 25 chairs for the United Way boardroom. The facility will then be able to accommodate various meeting formats for community groups that use the room.

Vincent Place Inc. $50,000 over two years for a transitional case manager. Residents of this shelter for homeless men in Sault Ste. Marie will then be given more assistance to find long-term housing, prepare for employment and integrate into the community.

Warren and Area Historical Society $5,300 over a year to purchase furniture and equipment that will ensure the new Maggie Track Museum can preserve and exhibit historical artifacts for the community of Warren and its visitors.

Wawa Cross-Country Ski Club $12,500 over one year to purchase a new snowmobile, which will enhance the grooming of the club's cross-country ski trails and provide a safer and better recreational opportunity for users.

Weengushk Film Institute $75,000 over 18 months to purchase production equipment that will help the organization initiate a film-and-television training program on Manitoulin Island for Aboriginal youth. Another OTF grant will support this activity. Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2009-2010

November 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on March 4, 2010

Algoma Festival Choir $14,900 over one year to purchase an electric piano, stands and accessories that will enable the group to continue providing concerts for people of all ages and abilities in Sault Ste. Marie and area.

Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club Inc. $20,000 over one year for equipment and supplies in order to deliver a summer day-camp program that will teach paddling and outdoor skills to youth in the Blind River area.

Algoma Paddlers, Serpent River & Whitefish River First Nation Traditional Journeys c/o Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club Inc. $30,000 over one year for instructors, kayaks and equipment to provide opportunities for First Nations youth to travel between Whitefish River and Serpent River First Nations while learning about plants, medicines, history and life skills from elders.

Algoma Traditional Music and Dance Group $27,800 over three years to hire a part-time administrator to enhance the organization's marketing and fundraising capacity. Capital equipment will also be purchased to present better music-and-dance camps, workshops, concerts and dances.

Banque d'aliments Sudbury Food Bank $48,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator. This staff member will increase the organizational capacity of the member food banks so they can better meet the needs of clients in Greater Sudbury and area.

Bright Lake Association Inc. $34,700 over one year to complete a full scientific study of Bright Lake in order to identify the source of algae bloom and undertake remedial efforts to improve the quality of the lake water for humans and wildlife.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Sudbury/Manitoulin District Office c/o Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Ontario Division $75,000 over one year to install a new elevator in the Sudbury office, which will ensure that the facility continues to be fully accessible and functional for people of all ages and abilities in Greater Sudbury and area.

Centre Passerelle pour femmes du Nord de l'Ontario $15,000 over one year to renovate and furnish the centre's space, which will enable it to better support volunteers, programs and services for Francophone women in Timmins who are victims of abuse.

The Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing $50,000 over one year to install an elevator at the Regional Conference Complex. This addition will make the facility more accessible for people of all ages and abilities so they can take part in sports, arts and recreational programs in Kapuskasing.

The Corporation of the Township of Fauquier and Strickland $60,000 over one year to install energy-efficient lighting at the renovated outdoor-covered skating rink, which will allow community members to use the facility after dark for sports and recreation.

Corporation of the Township of Moonbeam $50,000 over one year to construct a lift, wrap-around deck and access ramp at the cultural centre. This will improve its accessibility and enable the organization to offer programs and services for people of all ages and abilities in Moonbeam.

Corporation of the Township of Tarbutt & Tarbutt Additional $35,000 over one year to purchase playground equipment to establish a safe play area for children in Tarbutt Township. The new structure will encourage physical activity and promote health and physical fitness in children.

Finn Grand Fest $20,000 over six months to recruit, train and recognize 300 volunteers who will support the 2010 Finnish Grand Festival to be held July 28 to August 1, 2010 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area $70,500 over three years to help pay salary and benefits to retain an office manager. This staff member will manage administrative operations and the organization's ReStore to relieve volunteer members of the board of directors.

Joe McDonald Youth Football League $10,000 over one year to purchase laundry equipment and enhance the skill level of coaches. This will enable the organization to better maintain its gear and increase the capacity of volunteers as it continues promoting football in Greater Sudbury.

Kapuskasing Indian Friendship Centre $58,000 over one year to purchase fitness equipment that will enable this First Nation organization to promote and increase physical activity in Kapuskasing and area.

Laurentian Student and Community Radio Corporation $12,000 over one year to upgrade technical equipment, which will enable the organization to better serve its audience in Greater Sudbury and the broadcasting area.

Manitoulin Cross-Pollination Two c/o Manitoulin Writers' Circle $16,200 over nine months for marketing, administration and professional services to encourage collaboration between writers and visual artists on Manitoulin Island. Forty artists will create original works that celebrate the island's heritage.

Mindemoya Curling Club $20,000 over one year to replace the chiller in the curling club's ice plant. This will result in a consistent and more reliable curling-ice surface and ensure the continued operation of the facility for community members' enjoyment.

Moosonee Native Friendship Centre $15,000 to renovate the kitchen and purchase commercial equipment. The centre will then be able to continue providing the Aboriginal community in Moosonee with a soup kitchen, programs and events.

Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Association $15,000 over one year to purchase a utility vehicle that will assist volunteers in feeding and caring for the horses and help to maintain the trails used to deliver the therapeutic-ride program.

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation $35,000 over one year to purchase new information technology and audio-visual equipment. These tools will enhance the creation and presentation of new exhibits to attract more visitors to this Anishnaabe cultural centre.

Older Adult Centre Sudbury $40,000 over one year to hire a project co-ordinator to oversee the creation of a job-matching program for older adults in Greater Sudbury.

Projet de développement des compétences essentielles (PDCE) a/s Centre franco-ontarien des ressources en alphabétisation (SUDBURY) Inc. $50,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator and purchase supplies. The collaborative will then produce a business plan and provide 90 participants with training, project experience and employability skills related to literacy activities.

Radio de l'Épinette noire $40,000 over one year to help renovate and upgrade technical equipment, which will enable the organization to better provide radio programming and support artists in Francophone communities from Opasatika to Hornepayne.

RDÉE Ontario, Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario, Groupe Communautaire a/s Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité de l'Ontario - RDÉE Ontario $40,000 over one year to undertake a feasibility-and-sustainability study and prepare a business plan. This will help to develop a Francophone community cultural hub in Sault Ste. Marie that promotes economic development and employment. reThink Green/Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury: Networking Partnership c/o Greater Sudbury Environmental Network $150,000 over three years for staff, program costs and administration to expand the Environmental Resource Centre. This will enable the collaborative to better share skills, knowledge and resources for positive environmental change in Greater Sudbury.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - Blind River $15,000 over one year to update kitchen and bathroom equipment and flooring. These improvements will provide a safer and more comfortable place for community groups to gather.

SportLink Greater Sudbury $130,000 over three years to fund salaries, materials and administration costs. This will increase the capacity of volunteers, help develop a sports-tourism strategy and raise awareness of sports organizations in Greater Sudbury.

Sudbury Minor Baseball Association $15,000 over one year to purchase equipment for baseball and softball events at the 2010 Ontario Summer Games to be held in Greater Sudbury. The collaborative will then be able to continue to promote these sports in the community once the games end.

Thessalon First Nation $10,500 over one year to enhance the Thessalon First Nation Library with learning materials, shelves and painting to provide a more welcoming environment for learners.

Timmins Community Gardens c/o Porcupine United Way $14,200 over one year to purchase fencing, composters and rain barrels for a community garden in Timmins. This will offer individual members and local charitable organizations an opportunity to grow their own produce.

Timmins Conservation Collaborative c/o Mattagami Region Conservation Authority $18,300 over six months to purchase canoes, brush-cutting tools and camping equipment. The Grassy River canoe route in the Timmins area will then be revitalized and promoted for tourism, healthy exercise and cultural heritage.

Timmins Senior Citizens Recreation Centre $15,000 over one year to purchase exercise and recreation equipment to promote and increase physical activity for seniors in Timmins and area.

The Twilight Seniors Club of Providence Bay c/o The United Senior Citizens of Ontario $4,400 over one year to purchase 60 new padded chairs to replace old, worn, plastic ones and provide a safer, more comfortable gathering place for seniors at the Providence Bay Hall.

Valley Community Theatre Communautaire de la Vallée Inc. $30,000 over one year to purchase sound equipment, lighting and a trailer to further develop the Crazy 8 community theatre project and encourage interest in drama and the performing arts in Greater Sudbury.

Victorian Order of Nurses - Algoma Branch $25,100 over two years to hire a co-ordinator and fund program costs to expand bereavement services. More volunteers will be recruited and trained to serve as bereavement support-group facilitators in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Wikwemikong Heritage Organization $14,900 over one year to purchase portable toilets and handwashing stations for use at community events throughout the year on the Wikwemikong Unceded In

July 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on November 2, 2009

The Anishnabek Information Technology Centre Committee c/o Garden River First Nation $75,000 over one year to support the operating costs of a training centre that will provide information technology training to First Nations people to enhance their employment prospects.

Assiginack Curling Club $18,000 over one year to construct an addition to provide a proper storage area and to install new flooring in the kitchen and serving areas of the curling club, providing a safer and more comfortable space for community members to gather.

C. C. E. J. Centre de consultation pour l'embauche des jeunes Inc. $44,800 over three years to hire staff who will enable Francophone youth to establish a co-operative during the summer months. The project will create employment and develop leadership skills among youth aged 15 to 19 years in Hearst.

The Canadian Hearing Society, Sault Ste. Marie Regional Office c/o The Canadian Hearing Society $42,300 over one year to teach elementary school students in Algoma about noise-induced hearing loss and prevention strategies in order to reduce it.

Canadian Ski Patrol Sault Ste Marie Zone c/o Canadian Ski Patrol System $38,700 over one year to purchase safety and first-aid equipment to enhance volunteer training, injury response time and injury care.

Le Carrefour francophone de Sudbury $60,000 over one year to hire staff and purchase program supplies. These will enable the organization to develop and implement cultural and artistic programs for young Francophone children in Greater Sudbury and area.

Centre francophone de Sault-Sainte-Marie $33,600 over one year for a co-ordinator and promotional material to implement the Franco-fiers project to help raise awareness and recruit additional Francophone members.

Club des aîné(e)s et retraités de Val-Rita-Harty a/s Fédération des aînés francophones de l'Ontario (FAFO) $15,000 over one year to purchase exercise and recreation equipment to promote and increase physical activity for Francophone seniors in Val-Rita and Harty.

Come and Discover The Fascinating World of History and Genealogy c/o The United Way of Sudbury and District/Centraide Sudbury et District $18,700 over one year for consultants, computer equipment and promotions to develop the organization's capacity and infrastructure. These will improve efficiency and raise awareness of the organization and Francophone heritage in Greater Sudbury.

Des États généraux à l'action communautaire a/s L'Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario (du Grand Sudbury) Inc. $75,000 over one year to hire staff to build on the community's strategic planning process so the Francophone community is able to move from planning to implementation of initiatives in Greater Sudbury.

Lake Abitibi Model Forest $25,900 over one year to provide outdoor environmental education opportunities for primary and secondary students in Cochrane District.

Porcupine Dante Club Inc. $15,000 over one year to purchase a commercial-grade pasta machine and stock pots. These tools will serve to prepare products for semi-annual Italian food sales that raise funds to support this Italian community centre in Timmins.

Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre $15,000 over one year toward the purchase of a new van, which will be used to pick up donations to the soup kitchen and deliver food baskets in the community.

Sault Ste. Marie Symphony Association $60,000 over two years to hire a public relations/marketing specialist to help increase public awareness and attendance at symphony events and enhance the financial stability of the organization.

Schumacher Lion's Club $14,700 over one year for grounds equipment, garden supplies and benches to beautify Schumacher Lions Club Park and help ease the work of volunteers who maintain the park for community use.

Social Planning Council of Sudbury $120,000 over two years to hire a staff member to engage the various community organizations in Greater Sudbury in supporting and accommodating the local poverty reduction strategy to benefit vulnerable children and families.

Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club $60,000 over three years to hire a coaching director to co-ordinate and direct the club's various ski development programs in order to improve their quality and increase participation.

Sudbury Amateur Radio Club $15,000 over one year to upgrade amateur radio equipment. This will enable the club to continue serving as a key player in the public emergency communication system in Greater Sudbury and area.

Sudbury Canoe Club $19,000 over one year to purchase boats for a junior program and a two-person outrigger boat for the Paddle All program. This will enable the club to expand its youth program and offer a paddling program for all ages and abilities in Greater Sudbury.

The Thessalon First Nation $14,300 over one year to purchase sports equipment to implement a physical activity program to improve the health of community members.

Timmins Ski Racers Inc. $14,200 over one year for improvements to safety fencing and slalom gates to reduce the risk of injury and enable skier development.

Timmins Symphony Orchestra Inc. $60,000 over 21 months to hire an executive director who will promote the symphony and enhance the financial viability of the music school to ensure its continued operation.

Walden Cross-Country Fitness Club Inc. $14,400 over one year to purchase trail grooming equipment and an all-season rescue sleigh. This will enable the club to maintain and improve the quality and safety of its trails in all seasons in Walden.

Whitefish Lake First Nation $48,000 over one year for a co-ordinator, equipment and training to provide recreational activities for youth and adults. This will promote healthy lifestyles for all ages in the Whitefish Lake First Nation community.

March 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors June 25th 2009

2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts c/o Canadian Curling Association $20,000 over nine months toward the costs of recruiting, training, and recognizing local volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie who will provide support to this women's curling tournament in 2010.

Azilda Community Pickerel Hatchery $40,000 over one year to replace the roof and observation deck of this important conservation facility in Greater Sudbury. This will ensure the facility is safer and more accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Club de ski de fond Cochrane Cross-Country Ski Club $34,000 over one year to purchase grooming trail equipment and to build an addition to storage shed. This will enhance the grooming of the cross-country ski trails, providing improved and more reliable recreational opportunities for users in Cochrane.

Corporation du développement économique de Moonbeam $57,000 over one year to hire a co-ordinator, to purchase equipment and complete trail upgrades. This will develop year-round access to the trails, increasing recreational opportunities for people of all ages in Moonbeam and area.

Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay $15,000 over one year to assist with the cost of installing a new roof on the Gore Bay Memorial Arena to ensure a safer and more comfortable facility for users.

Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc. $148,000 over three years to hire staff to promote the organization, provide services in both official languages and develop its capacity to support additional local farmers in Greater Sudbury.

Independent Living Resource Centre Corp.-Sudbury $45,000 over one year for a co-ordinator, equipment and administration to increase access to sports and recreation for individuals of all abilities in the City of Greater Sudbury.

Kapuskasing Nordic Ski Club $60,000 over one year to renovate the ski chalet kitchen, install exit fire doors and provide an area to issue rental equipment. This will ensure an ongoing, safe, economical and accessible recreational area in Kapuskasing.

Municipality of French River $21,000 over one year to renovate the new location of the Noëlville Library. This will provide increased access to learning for people of all ages and abilities in Noëlville and area.

Naan Doo We'an Wellness Centre c/o Garden River First Nation $47,100 over one year to hire a project co-ordinator to research, develop and implement a marketing and sustainability strategy for the area's only healing lodge, a place for cultural ceremonies, gatherings and spiritual healing.

Nebenaigoching Heritage Inc. $15,000 over one year to purchase equipment to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of First Nations people in the Sault Ste. Marie area through digital recording and physical display of cultural artifacts.

Porquis Recreation Association $6,000 over one year to purchase gravel and a new lawn mower to maintain the grounds at this community centre, which will ensure a safer, more comfortable space for community groups to gather in Porquis.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 169 - White River $60,000 over one year to construct an entrance ramp and renovate washrooms at the White River Legion Hall. These upgrades will help provide a barrier-free, safer and more comfortable space for community groups to gather.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 - Espanola $15,000 over one year for renovations including new toilets, fire exit doors and tables to make the Legion hall a safer and more comfortable place for community groups to gather.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 561 - Elliot Lake $41,000 over one year to replace the shingles on the roof of the Elliot Lake Legion Hall and to install a new dumbwaiter to provide a safer and more comfortable place for community groups to gather.

Smooth Rock Falls Mattagami Ski Club $9,200 over one year to purchase a rough-cut mower and install a wood-burner insert in the existing ski club lodge fireplace. This will enable volunteers to extend the skiing season and recreational use of the trails in Smooth Rock Falls.

St. Mary's River Marine Heritage Centre $15,000 over one year to install plumbing in three public washrooms, one of which will be barrier-free, on the Museum Ship Norgoma. This will improve the comfort of visitors of all abilities to this ship on the Sault Ste. Marie waterfront.

Sudbury Children's Water Festival c/o Children's Water Education Council $70,000 over two years to hire a co-ordinator who will organize and implement festival activities and events for children and youth. They will learn about water conservation, protection, technology, ecology and attitudes in their home communities.

Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation $32,000 over one year to purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle. This will provide safe, affordable transportation so more children who are disadvantaged may attend summer camp and other foundation programs.

Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation $75,000 over two years to hire a full-time project co-ordinator for a training and education centre in Wawa. Better training, skills-development opportunities and enhanced employment prospects will then be available for community members.

Tarentorus Sports Club $50,000 over one year to replace the condenser at this curling club in Sault Ste. Marie. This new equipment will improve ice conditions and ensure the continued operation of the facility.

Thessalon Food Bank Association $7,000 over one year for equipment and tools to build and operate six community gardens at various locations. These gardens will improve access to fresh, nutritious, locally grown food for community members in need.

Timmins Selects Basketball Club c/o Ontario Basketball Association $4,000 to purchase four shot-clocks that will enable the implementation of FIBA rules for basketball at the community level and help promote the sport in Timmins.

Timmins Native Friendship Centre $75,000 over one year to renovate to better meet the needs of children and youth. New plumbing, electrical work and space modifications will provide a safer environment for this Aboriginal community's cultural, recreational and social programs.

Township of Hornepayne $45,000 over one year to purchase and install a new desiccant dehumidifier in the Hornepayne Community Arena to improve ice quality and extend the operating season.

Valley East Figure Skating Club $8,900 over one year to purchase a music system, video camera and computer, which will enhance and improve figure skating programs for children and youth in Valley East. Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury 2010-2011

November 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on March 3, 2011

Centre culturel La Ronde $55,800 over one year to renovate the washrooms and modify lighting in this Francophone cultural centre to make the venue more energy efficient and ensure accessibility for people of all ages and abilities in Timmins and area.

Centre franco-ontarien de folklore $46,000 over one year to hire part-time staff and purchase equipment to produce and present a franco-Ontarian folk tale in nine communities. This will ensure affordable cultural theatre is available in northeastern Ontario.

Cochrane Food Bank Inc $43,100 over one year to purchase an electric-powered forklift for the warehouse to facilitate the loading and unloading of pallets of food. The new forklift will replace a worn-out gas-powered unit that produces toxic fumes in the warehouse and is no longer reliable.

East Algoma Stewardship Council, as lead organization on this collaborative $102,300 over two years to hire a fresh water quality outreach coordinator to educate landowners and cottagers on proper fresh water stewardship practices and to recruit and train volunteers to actively engage in water quality monitoring and remediation on lakes in central Algoma.

Hearst Economic Development Corporation $75,000 over two years to purchase marketing material and equipment to train individuals and organizations in the technologies and benefits of green building. This will boost energy and water conservation and efficiency as well as increase the capacity for renewable energy in Hearst and surrounding area.

John Howard Society of Sudbury $83,700 over three years to hire part-time staff and fund operations and programs to implement the Sudbury Youth Rocks Music Program for local youths who are at risk or in conflict with the law. This initiative will enable the organization to promote positive lifestyles and attitudes for life.

Le Club des AS de Moonbeam $9,400 over one year to replace the furnace and purchase kitchen equipment to maintain sports and recreation programs and activities for people of all ages in Moonbeam.

Le Club Richelieu de Cochrane $74,700 over one year to expand the existing building entrance, ensuring accessibility for local people of all ages and abilities.

Les Jeux de la francophonie du Grand Sudbury 2011 $25,000 over one year to recruit, train and recognize local volunteers in Greater Sudbury who will provide support for the 2011 Jeux de la francophonie du Grand Sudbury.

Metis Nation of Ontario-Timmins Council $77,500 over one year to renovate the community centre by installing new windows, siding and insulation in order to reduce energy consumption and create a more comfortable gathering place for members. Accessibility will also be enhanced with the construction of an accessible washroom and the installation of a ramp and automatic door opener at the main entrance.

Michipicoten First Nation $27,700 over one year to construct a permanent site to accommodate an annual pow wow and other cultural events to celebrate Anishinaabe culture and attract visitors to the community.

Municipality of Central Manitoulin, as lead organization on this collaborative $35,000 over one year to replace old and unsafe equipment in the park behind the Old School with a new play structure that will provide a safer play area and encourage physical activity for children in the Town of Mindemoya.

Rotary Club of Chapleau Inc., as lead organization on this collaborative $11,400 over one year to purchase goalies' equipment and dry land training equipment to enable young players to practice and enhance their skills. This will increase participation in physical activity and ensure the sport of hockey is affordable for local youth.

Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation $60,000 over one year to replace old and unsafe equipment in the community park with a new play structure that will provide a safe play area to encourage physical activity for children of this community located near Massey.

Save the Children Canada $39,100 over one year to deliver the Supporting Security parenting program in three James Bay communities to strengthen the experience of bonding, attachment and security between First Nations parents or caregivers and their infants in order to improve children's overall mental, physical and behavioural development. This grant has an impact in more than one OTF catchment area.

Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre $120,000 over two years to create sustainable community partnerships, promote cultural education, raise cultural awareness and develop an alternate approach to health care and health promotion for the Aboriginal community in Greater Sudbury.

SSM & 49th Fd. Regt. Historical Society $10,300 over one year to create text and graphic panels for an exhibit commemorating life in Sault Ste. Marie in 1812 to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Taykwa Tagamou (New Post) $28,000 over one year to purchase a seven-passenger van to enable children from Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, located between Cochrane and Moosonee, to participate in sports and recreation and cultural activities outside their community.

The Bruce Mines & District Historical Society $13,900 over one year to repair the siding and paint the exterior of the museum to preserve one of the oldest structures in the community and provide a safer and more welcoming facility for visitors.

The Ontario Bushplane Heritage and Forest Fire Educational Centre $130,000 over two years to hire a marketing and public relations coordinator and purchase new signage and marketing materials in order to implement the Centre's new marketing strategy. It is designed to increase the number of visitors to the Sault Ste. Marie-based organization and ensure its continued operation.

Township of Prince $56,400 over one year to purchase new playground equipment for Gros Cap Park and Dean's Park to provide safe play areas and encourage physical activity for children.

Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers $11,000 over one year to purchase furniture and equipment to ensure that activities and programs are maintained at the Walford Community Centre.

Township of White River $45,100 over one year to beautify the community and celebrate its heritage through the development of a walking tour of 41 local heritage sites. The tour, with gazebos, picnic tables and benches placed at strategic points, will be used by community residents and visitors alike to learn about the local heritage and for outdoor exercise.

United Way/Centraide Sudbury and/et district, as lead organization on this collaborative $98,300 over two years to increase the long-term stability of not-for-profit organizations by providing social enterprise development training in both official languages in Greater Sudbury.

Valley East Waves Swim Club, as lead organization on this collaborative $8,700 over one year to purchase timing equipment, which will increase the club's capacity to offer quality competitive and non-competitive swimming programs in Greater Sudbury.

Wawa and Area Victim Services $4,500 over one year to provide funding for presentations to teens, parents and professionals from Wawa, Dubreuilville and White River to increase awareness about healthy dating relationships and reduce the incidence of sexual assaults among teens.

Wikwemikong Development Commission $40,800 over one year to provide cultural sensitivity training to Wikwemikong's community leaders that will provide a common vision to guide the future development of this Manitoulin Island community.

July 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on October 28, 2010

Canadian Red Cross Society, Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch $56,800 over two years to increase the capacity of the Algoma District Branch to recruit and train volunteers to provide assistance in local small- and large-scale disasters and to train vulnerable populations on how to be prepared for a disaster.

Centre de support Connexion Support Center $48,000 over one year to renovate the centre, enabling the organization to continue to offer programs and services to individuals and families facing poverty in Kapuskasing.

Coniston Curling Club $40,000 over one year to replace the chiller in the ice plant. This will result in a consistent and more reliable curling ice surface and ensure the continued operation of the facility.

F.J. Davey Home $5,000 over one year to purchase a used upright Yamaha piano to provide music therapy for the clients of the adult day program at this long-term care facility in Sault Ste. Marie. Participants in the program have various degrees of memory impairment but all seem to respond well to music.

Hearst Community Curling Club $21,000 over one year to purchase chilling equipment and to recondition old curling rocks and buy new ones. This will enable the club to continue to promote and offer the sport of curling in the community.

Iroquois Falls Historical Society $14,800 over one year to replace heating and air conditioning units in the Pioneer Museum to ensure proper climate control to preserve the museum's artifacts.

Junction Creek Stewardship Committee Inc. $46,800 over one year to hire a coordinator who will raise awareness of and engage volunteers in the Junction Creek restoration and monitoring activities in Greater Sudbury.

Kapuskasing Golden Age Centre de l'age d'or $13,400 over one year to purchase exercise and recreation equipment, which will increase leisure and physical activities for more than 350 local seniors.

Ken Brown Recovery Home Foundation $30,000 over one year to enhance the fundraising capacity of the Sault Ste. Marie foundation by hiring a part-time manager to develop a fundraising strategy and train volunteers for its implementation. This will increase the sustainability of the organization's programs, supporting men recovering from alcohol or drug dependency.

Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute $50,000 over one year to enhance the information technology capacity of this Manitoulin Island Anishnaabe education centre by installing cabling and switches for data, voice and video equipment in its renovated and expanded facility. This will allow the centre to deliver its educational programming both on site and online.

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario $75,000 over three years to hire staff and fund programs, training and marketing activities. This will enable the organization to increase its audience by reaching out to francophiles and enhancing its presence in Greater Sudbury and outlying areas.

M'Chigeeng First Nation (West Bay) $41,700 over one year to support renovations to the youth centre to make it safer and more accessible for all members of this Manitoulin Island community. Renovations include replacing doors, installing a wheelchair ramp, repairing decks and expanding office space for staff.

Municipality of Central Manitoulin $7,800 over one year to purchase a commercial dishwasher, double door cooler and utility cart to improve the safety of food service and food storage facilities for users of the Mindemoya Community Hall.

Rainbow Routes Association $50,000 over one year to assist with the costs of installing guide rails along the newly developed bicycle/pedestrian Ramsey Lake path. This will ensure safety and access for people of all ages and abilities in Greater Sudbury.

Rotary Club of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Inc., as lead organization on this collaborative $50,000 over one year to purchase and install a cover over outdoor bocce courts to extend the sport season and promote physical activity.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 432 - Massey $10,000 over one year to ensure access for people of all ages and abilities and to promote and increase physical activity by expanding the range of recreational and social programs in Massey and surrounding area.

Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury, as lead organization on this collaborative $60,000 over one year to enable Le Salon du Livre and its partner, la Slague du Carrefour francophone, to hire staff who will plan and implement French Kiss, the first bilingual literary and musical festival in the area.

Sault International Youth Association $93,000 over two years to consult with a diverse cross-section of youth in order to develop a Youth Action Plan for Sault Ste. Marie. The plan will identify concrete steps for local organizations to take in order to engage youth in their programs and activities, providing them with opportunities to become active, engaged citizens.

Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership $55,000 over one year to fund the costs of software development for an interactive virtual Safety Village. This game will teach children about safety hazards in their daily lives and provide them with ways to avoid or minimize those hazards.

Serpent River First Nation $45,000 over one year to purchase equipment for the fitness room in the new lifestyle centre currently being constructed. The new equipment will increase opportunities for members of the community to participate in fitness activities as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association $15,000 over one year to purchase office equipment to engage youth by providing hands-on experience in desktop publishing and other skills and to enhance the delivery of services to local immigrants and cultural organizations.

Sudbury Regional Wrestling Club $45,000 over one year to purchase equipment and hire a part-time coach to expand wrestling programs for youth in Greater Sudbury and area.

The Arts and Culture Rountable in Elliot Lake $11,300 over one year to hire a consultant to assist the organization in undertaking a strategic planning exercise to develop a five-year strategic plan. This will guide the activities of the roundtable and enable it to become sustainable over time.

The Foodshed Project $100,000 over two years to hire staff to engage the community to grow garden produce, develop partnerships with local community groups, including foodbanks, and provide training on food preservation in Greater Sudbury.

Town of Blind River $20,500 over one year to install lighting at a new outdoor rink so the facility can be used in the evenings. This will increase opportunities for people to engage in sports and fitness activities in the community.

Township of Mattice - Val Cote $60,000 over one year to assist with the cost of replacing the roof on the community centre to ensure its continued use by community members.

Township of Plummer Additional $75,000 over one year to purchase and install a new condenser in the ice plant at the Centennial Arena to provide more reliable ice and continued access to ice sports for residents of the Town of Bruce Mines and the Township of Plummer Additional.

Wintergreen Fund For Conservation, as lead organization on this collaborative $44,900 over one year to support the efforts of volunteers to rejuvenate Bannerman Park as a thriving green space for the residents of Porcupine to gather. Funding will be used to install interlocking stone pathways and purchase trees, shrubs and lighting for garden beds.

March 1 deadline Ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors on June 28, 2010

Greater Sudbury Lacrosse Association , as lead organization on this collaborative $15,000 over one year to purchase equipment, enabling the Association to provide leadership and promote the sport of lacrosse and physical fitness in Greater Sudbury.

M'Chigeeng First Nation (West Bay) $14,200 over one year to purchase 350 new chairs to provide safe and comfortable seating for community events and activities at the M'Chigeeng Community Complex.

Maison Paul Letendre pour les jeunes de Hearst $10,300 over one year to install a well-lit ramp, ensuring the facility is accessible for people of all ages and abilities in Hearst.

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council Secretariat $9,300 over one year to purchase computer and audiovisual equipment to furnish a new language classroom that will be used to provide Ojibway language instruction to the staff of the North Shore Tribal Council.

Massey Agricultural Society $15,000 over one year to repair the Winnifred Mooney Hall. This will enable the organization to continue to hold agricultural fairs and other events for people of all ages and abilities in Massey and area.

Musagetes Foundation, as lead organization on this collaborative $70,100 over two years to help the Foundation encourage youth engagement through discussions and projects concerning the future of the city of Greater Sudbury and its transition from a mining and industrial centre to one that thrives on knowledge and cultural production.

North Shore Search and Rescue $115,100 over one year to purchase new emergency equipment and storage. This will enable the group to transport equipment and volunteers for search and rescue operations.

Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre $25,000 over one year to build washrooms and a septic system at Miken Otaski, the site of a training centre for Aboriginal people in the Timmins area, where healing programs will be provided for victims of domestic violence.

Ojibways of Batchewana (Rankin) $144,600 over three years to deliver a culturally appropriate, community-based life skills program for children aged 6 to 10 years in order to influence good decision making and acceptance of good behaviours and skills.

Onaping Falls Nordics Ski Club Incorporated $15,000 over one year to replace the tracks on the main trail grooming equipment. This will ensure that the cross- country ski trails located in Windy Lake and Onaping Falls will be maintained and enjoyed by all.

Sault North Waste Management Council $26,800 over one year to hire a consultant to help create a strategic plan to provide direction for the next five years and make recommendations on how to sustain the existing recycling program.

Social Planning Council of Sudbury , as lead organization on this collaborative $104,700 over two years to hire a project facilitator who will further develop the Sudbury Food Connections Network and implement food security initiatives in Greater Sudbury.

Sudbury Laurels Gymnastics Club $39,500 over one year to purchase equipment that will foster increased participation in recreational and competitive gymnastics for people of all ages in Greater Sudbury.

Timmins Regional Athletics and Soccer Complex Inc. , as lead organization on this collaborative $40,000 over one year to purchase a chip timing system, which will provide a collaborative of seven local organizations with opportunities to host various sporting events in Timmins.

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands $45,000 over one year to install new playground equipment on the grounds of Centennial Museum in Sheguiandah to provide a safe play area for children in the community and encourage physical activity.

Township of Black River - Matheson $39,200 over one year to purchase fitness equipment, lockers and benches for a new fitness centre being established in the Vern Miller Community Centre. The fitness centre will provide a local facility for men and women aged 18 and older to improve their physical fitness.

Township of Moonbeam / Municipalité de Moonbeam $15,000 over one year to purchase shelving and furniture. Upgrades will ensure the Moonbeam Public Library is accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

Wawa Family Health Team , as lead organization on this collaborative $17,800 over two years to provide health education and fitness classes for adults aged 50 and older in Wawa. This will help improve the physical fitness of participants and reduce the incidence of chronic disease.

Wikwemikong Development Commission $10,500 over one year to encourage the development of a sustainable tourism industry in Wikwemikong by purchasing and installing tourism themed signage that welcomes visitors to the community and directs them to its historical sites and recreational areas.