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
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) $450,000 Pickering Museum Conservation Barn. Funds received: $380,000 in 2018 and $70,000 in 2019.  
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

2017-2018: $675,000

2019-2020: $337,500

2017-2018: Reconstruction of Abbot Crescent Stormwater Pond. Federal portion $450,000. Provincial portion $225,000.

2019-2020: Marksbury Road Outfall Replacement. Federal portion $225,000. Provincial portion $112,500.

  
Federal Gas Tax Funds (FGT)

2019: $3,389,645

Broadband Initiatives, LED Streetlighting Conversion, Stormwater Facilities Asset Management Plan, Asset Management Plan, sidewalks rehabilitation, energy efficient projects, roads asphalt resurfacing project.

Brookshire Road Resurfacing Streetlight LED Installation

Sidewalk

Sidewalk and curb
 Investing in Canada

 

General Infrastructure Projects are listed below, and are shown on the Digital Signage page.

Capacity Building Projects Currently in Progress

  • Asset Management Plan $332,000
  • Stormwater Facilities Asset Management Plan $300,000

Recreation Projects Currently in Progress

  • 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
 Investing in Canada - Green Infrastructure

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
Invest in Ontario (IOA)

2019: $8,578

2016: $159,000

2015: $40,000

In 2019, the balance of funds remaining from IOA grant was used to purchase a culvert steamer.

In 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.

  A street sweeper vehicle
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)

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 2018 and 2019 will be directed to the Altona Bridge replacement construction project. 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.

Fieldlight Asphalt Resurfacing

 

Strouds Lane

 

Altona Bridge
Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Program  $110,774

Funds designated for:

  1. Esplanade Park: Design, construction, and installation of public art, interpretive elements, seating areas and vegetation along the east side of the park.
  2. Banner Program: Supplies, materials, workshop and artist fees for the Banner Program.

Esplanade Park Sculpture

 

Esplanade Park Seating and Sidewalk

Swim Drink Fish Canada

Contribution from W. Garfield Weston Foundation

 $200,000

Funds designated for:

  1. Native trees, shrubs, & perennials - completed in 2018.
  2. Shoreline restoration, and Community stewardship program - 2019/2020 project.

Shade Structure

Picnic Area

Grants listed below are applied to operating costs such as staffing, programs, and events

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  

Elderly Persons Grant

$42,700 x 2 facilities

 This grant supports the City of Pickering Seniors Programs and Activities. a man and woman admiring the lakefront view

Older Adults Centre Association of Ontario Grant (OACAO) 

$2,000

 For Annual Seniors Fair  
New Horizons Seniors Grant

$25,000

 Senior's Event - October 2020  
Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries

$39,263

 This grant supports the Pickering Museum Village. Pickering Museum Village

Canada Summer Jobs

2019 amount: $21,000

 These grants support Summer Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Special Needs Counsellor. Camp staff uniform

Audit & Accountability Fund

$100,000

 The City of Pickering was successful in obtaining grant funding from the Province's Audit & Accountability Fund and hired Deloitte LLP to conduct a review of the following three items: provision of Public Wi-Fi, building permit process and fleet management system. View the Report

Updated March 30, 2020