Federal/Provincial 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
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.
		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
		Community Energy Systems Projects Currently in Progress Heating Boiler System Replacement $325,000 Energy Retrofits in Multiple Municipal Buildings $1,580,000
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.
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: The City received $198,740 per year in 2015 and 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: OCIF Grant - $198,948 (includes interest earned) Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund (City's share) - $2,255.
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.
The below grants are applied to operating costs such as staffing, programs, and events
Elderly Persons Grant	$42,700 x 2 facilities	This grant supports the City of Pickering Seniors Programs and Activities.
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.
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport	$39,263	This grant supports the Pickering Museum Village.
Canada Summer Jobs	$21,000	These grants support Summer Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Special Needs Counsellor.
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