Deadline for applications for the Niagara Prosperity Initiative to fund the following projects that are aligned with Niagara’s Poverty Reduction Strategy:
- Project 1: Indigenous well-being. Develop a strategy for Indigenous specific poverty reduction initiatives
- Project 2: Mental health and addiction (Social Assistance). Provide mental health and addiction supports for individuals on social assistance or those experiencing homelessness
- Project 3: Mental health and addiction (Situation Tables). Provide supports for individuals referred to Niagara Situation Tables who need mental health or addiction support
- Project 4: Income and employment. Increase opportunities for decent work, living wage employment and financial empowerment initiatives
- Project 5: Housing and early child development. Provide housing stability services for survivors of domestic violence and their children
- Project 6: Food security. Improve access to fresh, culturally appropriate, affordable and nutritious foods
You can access the Application Guidelines, project descriptions and online application on the Niagara Prosperity Initiative website. Applications are due October 31, 2024. Applicants may request between $100,000 to $300,000 per year, for up to three years. Please note, execution of agreements is contingent on Council budget approval.
Niagara Region will host three information sessions about the grant and application process:
- Session 1: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. (Virtual)
- Session 2: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to noon (Virtual)
- Session 3: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (In-person – Welland Community Centre, 145 Lincoln Street)
To register for an information session, email csgranting@niagararegion.ca.
Please forward this email to your contacts who may be interested in this grant opportunity. Working together to prevent and end poverty and increase well-being in Niagara.
