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
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.
		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
		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.
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)	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 will be directed to the Asphalt Resurfacing works on Shadybrook Drive, Naroch Boulevard, Granite Court, and Redbird Crescent. The estimated project cost of $1.215m will be funded by OCIF Grant $880,357 and Federal Gas Tax $335,352 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.
Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Program	$110,774	Funds designated for: Esplanade Park: Design, construction, and installation of public art, interpretive elements, seating areas and vegetation along the east side of the park. Banner Program: Supplies, materials, workshop and artist fees for the Banner Program.
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 - 2019/2020 project.
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.
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.
Canada Summer Jobs	2019 amount: $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