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From: Ontario News <newsroom@ontario.ca>
Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 4:41 PM
Subject: Ontario Providing More Opportunities for Diverse Communities to Thrive
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News Release Ontario Providing More Opportunities for Diverse Communities to Thrive June 27, 2017 Applications Now Open for Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program Ontario is providing more opportunities for newcomers and multicultural communities to succeed, with a new grant program focused on promoting diversity and reducing barriers to inclusion. Laura Albanese, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, was at Frontlines Toronto today to announce that the province is now accepting applications for the new Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program. The program will support community projects that advance diversity and reduce barriers to inclusion, while providing opportunities for newcomers and ethno-cultural communities to participate fully in the civic, cultural, social and economic life of Ontario. Projects will be selected for their ability to:  Increase intercultural awareness and understanding Enhance civic engagement and social connections Improve social and economic integration of newcomers and vulnerable groups such as refugees and newcomer women and youth Empower women, for example by providing opportunities for leadership roles Improve access to services for newcomers and diverse communities  Supporting diverse and inclusive communities is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives. QUICK FACTS Ontario will invest $6 million over two years through the Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program to support community projects, with $3 million available in 2017-18. Ontario is investing more than $110 million in 2017-18 in programs and services to help newcomers and refugees succeed, and to promote diversity. Projects must take place between November 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. Incorporated not-for-profit organizations and individuals representing unincorporated not-for-profit organizations focused on immigrant and ethno-cultural communities have until August 1, 2017, to submit a project proposal. The program has two streams: one for individuals representing an unincorporated not-for-profit organization, with available grants between $1,000 and $3,000, and a second stream for incorporated not-for-profit organizations, with available grants between $3,000 and $8,000. Ontario is supporting dozens of multicultural grant recipients through the Ontario150 Community Capital, Community Celebration and Partnership programs. Go to ontario.ca/150 to learn more. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Get the application guidelines and instructions, eligibility criteria and application form Get information about services for newcomers and refugees Ontario Immigration Strategy Progress Report Visit ontario.ca/empowerwomen to share your feedback about how to help all women in Ontario achieve their full social and economic potential. QUOTES "This program will help local organizations promote diversity and break down barriers to inclusion in communities across the province. In Ontario, we all benefit when everyone has the opportunity to take part in civic, cultural, social and economic life. I am proud to make this announcement here in York South-Weston. With our support, organizations will help to build strong and diverse communities where everyone can fully participate in our society."  — Laura Albanese, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration CONTACTS Sara Amash Minister's Office 416-325-6205 Matt Gloyd Communications Branch 416-314-7013 Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration http://www.ontario.ca/citizenship Questions about your subscription? Contact us. Edit your subscription preferences. Unsubscribe from News on Demand.  Follow Us On Twitter. Visit the Newsroom. Disponible en français. © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2008 - 2017 99 Wellesley Street West 4th floor, Room 4620 Toronto ON M7A 1A1