Ontario Grant Supporting Non-Profit Organization in Collingwood
July 22, 2025
$18,700 is helping Theatre Collingwood enhance popular outdoor performances
July 22, 2025 – For Immediate Release
Collingwood, ON – Brian Saunderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe-Grey recently attended a performance by The Pairs as part of Theatre Collingwood’s Porchside Festival. The event took place at the Sometime Inn and was well attended. He was pleased to announce that the organization was receiving $18,700 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. With this financial support, Theatre Collingwood was able to purchase professional portable audio equipment, that they will use to enhance the quality and accessibility of their outdoor performances across South Georgian Bay.
“I am pleased to see how this provincial funding has helped Theatre Collingwood enhance the Porchside Festival and increase access to live experiences in our community,” said MPP Saunderson. “Thank you to the dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose hard work makes this beloved event possible each year.”
OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure so they can continue delivering programs and services that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, these grants support projects that are making a difference in Collingwood.
These capital grants are part of the more than $28 million supporting 300 local programs and services that help deliver critical community programming across the province.
The capital program is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by supporting workers, businesses, communities and jobs in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, while creating a solid foundation for a strong, resilient and competitive future.
“Across Ontario, non-profit organizations are delivering critical programming that is helping people train for new careers, stay active, learn new things and connect with their community – that’s why capital grant support is so important,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Now more than ever, it is crucial we support homegrown experiences that build stronger communities, strengthen local economies and celebrate our collective identity. This funding will help ensure facilities and spaces are accessible, modern and central to communities across our province.”
Please visit OTF’s website for more information.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.
- The Ontario government has invested more than $792 million in over 7,300 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 9,490 full time jobs and generated over $1.1billion in economic benefits for communities across the province.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario
