Federal / Provincial / Other Agency Funding

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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.

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
Federal Gas Tax Funds (FGT)	2020: $2,554,844	LED Streetlighting Conversion, Stormwater Facilities Asset Management Plan, Asset Management Plan, sidewalks rehabilitation, energy efficient projects, roads asphalt resurfacing project.
		General Infrastructure Projects are listed below, and are shown on the Digital Signage page. Capacity Building Projects Currently in Progress Asset Management Plan $440,000 Stormwater Facilities Asset Management Plan $300,000 Recreation Projects Currently in Progress Don Beer Arena Rink 3 Refrigeration Plant Upgrades $240,000 Civic Complex, Brougham and Claremont Community Centres Rehabilitation and Retrofits $380,000 Rink 1 & 2 Refrigeration Plant Rebuild at Don Beer Arena and O'Brien Arena Header Replacement $710,000 Recreation Complex Capital Enhancements Retrofits $520,000 Recreation Complex, Main Flat Roof and Skylight Retrofit $157,000
		Green Infrastructure Projects are listed below, and are shown on the Digital Signage page. Community Energy Systems Projects Currently in Progress Heating Boiler System Replacement $325,000 Energy Retrofits in Multiple Municipal Buildings $1,580,000 Civic Complex - Chilled Water and Condenser Pumps Replacement $110,000 George Ashe Library & Community Centre-Replacement of Rooftop HVAC Unit $100,000 Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre – Replacement of Rooftop HVAC Units $280,000
		Trade and Transportation Projects are listed below, and are shown on the Digital Signage page. Local Roads Project Westshore Neighbourhood $120,000
Invest in Ontario (IOA)	2021: $130,000	Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Invest in Ontario (IOA) Completed 2015-2019	2019: $8,578 2016: $159,000 2015: $40,000	2019: The purchase of a culvert steamer. 2018 and 2017: Did not undertake any projects. 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. 2015: Kittley Ave Culvert-Inlet Channel Improvements.
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)	2021 Contribution: $880,357	Funds received in 2021 will be directed to the Whitevale Master Drainage Plan, anticipated to commence in 2022.
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Completed 2015-2021	In 2020, contribution was increased to $880,357 In 2019, contribution was increased to $870,932 In 2018, the contribution was increased to $554,998 In 2017, the grant was revised and increased to $390,315. 2015-2016: The City received $198,740 per year in 2015 and 2016.	Funds received in 2020 contributed to the Asphalt Resurfacing works on Shadybrook Drive, Naroch Boulevard, Granite Court, and Redbird Crescent. Project completed in 2020. Project cost of $854,375 was funded entirely from OCIF Grant. Funds received in 2018 and 2019 contributed to the Altona Bridge replacement construction project. Project completed in 2021. The estimated project cost of $1.5m will be fully funded by the OCIF grant. 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 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 2015, the grant contributed to the Fieldlight Boulevard-Asphalt Resurfacing project (Glenanna Road to Rosefield Road). Project cost of $201,203. Funded as follows: OCIF Grant - $198,948 (includes interest earned) Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund (City's share) - $2,255.
Swim Drink Fish Canada Contribution from W. Garfield Weston Foundation	$200,000	Funds designated for: Native trees, shrubs, & perennials - completed in 2018. Shoreline restoration, and Community stewardship program - 2021/2022 project.
Grants listed below are applied to operating costs such as staffing, programs, and events
Department of Canadian Heritage, Museum Assistance Program	2021: $30,000	Funding to improve artifact collection storage at the Pickering Museum Village
Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund	2021-2023: $4,000,000	Funding for construction of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre
Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Cultural Investment Fund	2020–2022: $150,000	Funding for the Durham Region Cultural Tourism Initiative, led by the Pickering Museum Village
Digital Museums Canada Investment Program, Managed by the Canadian Museum of History	2021 – 2022: $100,400	Funding to the Pickering Museum Village to develop the website, ‘Blacksmithing in Ontario’, and virtual education programs in partnership with five museums and institutions across Ontario.
Province of Ontario, Rural Economic Development Program	2021 – 2022: $44,400	Funding to improve exhibits at the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop and to draw regional tourists to the Pickering Museum Village
Province of Ontario, Community Museum Digital Capacity Top Up Grant	2021: $25,000	Funding to improve digital capacity at Pickering Museum Village including virtual programs, WIFI upgrades and security cameras.