The District’s 2017 Pay it Forward Muskoka grant program is now open and applications will be received until 12 noon on Friday April 14, 2017. The Pay it Forward Muskoka program provides community investment grants of up to $2,500 to community members and groups wishing to build a stronger Muskoka together. The goal of the program is to strengthen communities across Muskoka by funding local projects that:
- Fill a strategic need in the community
- Enhance community support and leadership
- Create positive change
- Improve the quality of life of our vulnerable
“Since 2012 the District has invested $154,000 in 118 different community-based Pay It Forward initiatives,” said Rick Williams, Commissioner of Community Services with the District Municipality of Muskoka. “The grant program supports arts, recreation and community development projects that will strengthen our local communities across Muskoka.”
Have a creative idea to help improve your community? Application instructions and a list of last year’s successful applicants are available at www.payitforwardmuskoka.ca. For questions regarding the Pay it Forward 2017 application process, please call 705-645-2412 Ext. 198 or send an email to [email protected].
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