Contacts
Each year, the City of Pickering actively seeks out, applies for, and receives funding from both the Provincial and Federal Government, among other sources, that assists with the cost of providing a broad and diverse array of municipal services, programs, events, and critical infrastructure investments.
Participating in available grant programs helps to strengthen ties with the senior levels of government, and enables the City of Pickering to enhance its service provision while remaining fiscally responsible to residents and businesses.
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Grants |
Project amount approved, funded by grants | Project/Program Funded | |
The below grants are applied to capital infrastructure designated and/or appropriate for the grants |
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| Employment and Social Development Canada | 2017: $50,000 | Dr. Nelson T. Tomlinson Community Centre. Project consists of enhancing accessibility of several entrances and two outdoor washrooms. | |
| Federal Gas Tax Funds (FGT) | 2017: $5,446,668 | LED Streetlight Conversion, Asset Management Plan, Facility Condition Assessment Plan, Whitevale Bridge Replacement, sidewalk rehabilitation, energy efficient projects, Browning Avenue storm sewer, roads asphalt resurfacing project. |
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| Invest in Ontario |
2015: $40,000 2016: $159,000 |
2015: Kittley Av Culvert-Inlet Channel Improvements. 2016: Outfront Mowers/Zero Turn Movers Replacement, Air Conditional Recovery & Charging Unit for vehicles, Museum-Conservation Barn Reconstruction-Design only, Parks Central Control Irrigation System. |
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| Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) |
2015-2018: In 2017, the grant was revised and increased to $390,315.
In 2018, contribution will be increased to $554,998 |
In 2015, the grant contributed to the Fieldlight Boulevard-Asphalt Resurfacing project (Glenanna Road to Rosefield Road). Project cost of $201,203. Funded as follows: In 2016, the grant contributed to the Glenanna Road-Asphalt Resurfacing project. Project cost of $328,082 funded as follows: FGT $129,342 and OCIF Grant $198,740. In 2017, the grant contributed to the Strouds Lane - Rosebank Rd. to Amberlea Rd. asphalt resurfacing project. Project cost of $335,510 fully funded by OCIF Grant. In 2018, the grant will be directed to Altona Bridge replacement construction. Estimated project cost of $1.1m to be funded as follows: OCIF Grant $610,000 and debt financing $490,000. |
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The below grants are applied to operating costs such as staffing, programs, and events |
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Elderly Persons Grant Special Projects |
$42,700 $8,900 |
This grant supports the City of Pickering Seniors Programs and Activities. |  |
| New Horizons Seniors Grant |
$22,000 |
Grant supported 'Keep Your Brain Sharp' program. | |
| Canada Day Grant |
$21,000 |
Canada Day operations - daytime program and evening main stage. |  |
| Young Canada Works |
$7,845 |
This grant supports a number of Pickering Museum Village summer tour and camp positions. |  |
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Canada Summer Jobs Young Canada Works |
$18,000 |
These grants support camp counsellor positions. |  |
Updated April 20, 2018