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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| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) | $450,000 | Pickering Museum Conservation Barn. Funds received in 2018 $380,000 | |
| Canada Infrastructure Program (CIP150) | $66,000 | City Hall Accessibility Upgrade. Funded $4,503 in 2017 and $61,497 in 2018. | |
| Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (Ontario) CWWF | $675,000 | Reconstruction of Abbot Crescent Stormwater Pond. Federal portion $450,000, provincial portion $225,000. | |
| Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program (EHVIP) | $21,000 | One Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and One Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) |  |
| Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program (WEVCIP) | $22,500 | Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |  |
| Federal Gas Tax Funds (FGT) | 2018: $3,262,246 | Kinsmen Park Baseball Lighting Replacement LED, Asset Management Plan, Facility Condition Assessment Plan, GAL Lighting Replacement, Rossland Road Reconstruction, sidewalks rehabilitation, energy efficient projects, roads asphalt resurfacing project. |
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| Invest in Ontario (IOA) |
2016: $159,000 2015: $40,000 |
In 2019, balance of funds remaining from IOA grant will be 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 Av Culvert-Inlet Channel Improvements. |
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| Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) |
In 2019, contribution will be 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: |
Project to undertake for funds received in 2019 will be determined in the 2020 Budget. In the 2018 budget, the grant was directed to Altona Bridge replacement construction. Estimated project cost of $1.1m funded as follows: OCIF Grant $610,000 and debt financing $490,000. Construction expected to proceed in 2019. 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: |
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| Swim Drink Fish Canada | $200,000 | Funds designated for: 1. Native trees, shrubs, & perennials - completed in 2018. 2. Shoreline restoration, and Community stewardship program - 2019 project. |
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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 |
$42,700 x 2 facilities |
This grant supports the City of Pickering Seniors Programs and Activities. |  |
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Older Adults Centre Association of Ontario Grant (OACAO) |
$2,000 |
For Annual Seniors Fair | |
| New Horizons Seniors Grant |
$14,000 |
Speakers Bureau and Barbecue - events for seniors. | |
| 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 |
$21,000 |
These grants support Summer Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Special Needs Counsellor. |  |
Updated April 25, 2019