City Provides Community and Cultural Groups Grant Funding for 2020

Today, Mississauga City Council approved $3.8 million in grant funding to support community and cultural groups in Mississauga.

“The City of Mississauga’s grant programs empower our local not-for-profit organizations while supporting the diverse needs of our community,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services. “The support provided through these grants enhances the quality of life for our residents. They also expand our cultural and recreational offerings to different communities and support environmental protection initiatives throughout the city.”

Community Grant Program

This program assists local, not-for-profit community groups by providing multi-year, annual operating and project grants. The program aligns with the strategic priorities of the Recreation, Parks & Forestry and Environment Divisions.

A total of 16 organizations will receive funding through the Community Grant program in 2020.

Approved Grants:

• Active Adult Centre of Mississauga*: $275,257
  
• Backyard Farm and Market: $10,000
  
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel: $10,000
  
• Blooming Boulevards: $4,350
  
• Boys & Girls Club of Peel: $10,000
  
• Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled: $10,000
  
• Erin Mills Youth Centre*: $72,888
  
• Global 180 Students Communications Inc.: $9,957
  
• MIAG Centre for Diverse Women and Families: $4,949
  
• Mississauga Sports Council*: $114,595
  
• Nexus Youth Services*: $42,615
  
• Safe City Mississauga*: $132,730
  
• The DAM: $10,000
  
• The Riverwood Conservancy*: $331,859
  
• Volunteer MBC: $38,200
  
• Ecosource*: $109,683

Arts and Culture Grant Program

Grant funding for this program supports emerging and established not-for-profit professional and community-based arts, culture and heritage organizations in Mississauga. The grant supports the development of exemplary arts and culture programs and services that improve participation, knowledge, understanding and an appreciation of arts, culture and heritage for the citizens of Mississauga.

A total of 25 organizations will receive funding through the Arts and Culture Grant program in 2020.

Approved Grants:

• Art Gallery of Mississauga*: $325,000
  
• Arts on the Credit Mississauga: $5,000
  
• Canadian Arabic Orchestra: $15,000
  
• Chamber Music Society of Mississauga: $85,000
  
• Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters: $7,500
  
• Fashion Circuit Series: $7,500
  
• Frog in Hand: $15,000
  
• Heritage Mississauga*: $244,000
  
• Living Arts Centre Mississauga*: $100,000
  
• Mississauga Arts Council*: $269,670
  
• Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble: $4,400
  
• Mississauga Children’s Choir: $25,000
  
• Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization: $21,500
  
• Mississauga Choral Society: $57,300
  
• Mississauga Festival Choir: $20,000
  
• Mississauga Festival Youth Choir: $17,000
  
• Mississauga Potters Guild: $18,000
  
• Mississauga Symphony Orchestra*: $150,000
  
• Sampradaya Dance Creations*: $130,000
  
• Sawitri Theatre Group: $60,000
  
• Small Arms Society: $25,000
  
• Streetsville Historical Society: $4,000
  
• Theatre Unlimited: $15,500
  
• Visual Arts Mississauga*: $165,000
  
• Youth Troopers for Global Awareness: $25,000

Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grants

Cultural traditions and celebrations are important for Mississauga residents and visitors. Grant funding in this area supports cultural programming and helps event attendees enjoy clean and safe venues.

A total of 18 festivals will receive Cultural Festivals and Celebrations funding in 2020.

Approved Grants:

• Arts on the Port: $7,500s
  
• Bollywood Monster Mashup*: $100,000
  
• Canada Day Together Festival: $12,500
  
• Carassauga Festival*: $120,000
  
• Dragon Lion Dance Festival: $5,000
  
• Egyptian Coptic Festival: $7,500
  
• Malton Celebrates Canada Day: $27,000
  
• Mississauga Italfest: $19,999
  
• Mississauga Latin Festival: $19,000
  
• Mississauga Polish Days Festival: $10,000
  
• Mississauga Waterfront Festival: $100,00
  
• Mosaic South Asian Heritage Festival: $80,000
  
• Muslimfest: $50,000
  
• Paint the Town Red Port Credit: $70,000
  
• Philippine Festival Mississauga: $19,000
  
• Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival*: $100,000
  
• Streetsville Christmas in the Village: $12,500
  
• Streetsville Founder’s Bread and Honey Festival: $60,000

Culture Project Grants
This grant supports cultural events, projects or activities in the community.

A total of 11 groups will receive Culture Projects funding in 2020.

• Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia: $5,000
  
• Canadian Heritage Photography Foundation: $4,949
  
• Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters: $5,000
  
• Ink Movement: $3,500
  
• Meadowvale Music Theatre: $5,000
  
• MEHAR: Mental & Emotional Health Awareness Renaissance: $5,000
  
• Mississauga Arts Council: $5,000
  
• MonstrARTity Creative Community: $5,000
  
• Riverwood Conservancy: $5,000
  
• Sawitri Theatre Group: $5,000
  
• Visual Arts Mississauga: $5,000

* Represents multi-year funding

For more information about the City’s grant programs, visit mississauga.ca/grants.

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