Regional Services Regional Services BranchBranch

Direction des services Direction des services régionauxrégionaux

Funders’ Forum Funders’ Forum Forum des bailleurs de fonds Forum des bailleurs de fonds

Regional Services BranchRegional Services Branch Who are we?Who are we?

We We deliverdeliver government programs and government programs and services at the community levelservices at the community level

The The community connectioncommunity connection for 2 ministries for 2 ministries• Ministry of Citizenship & ImmigrationMinistry of Citizenship & Immigration

Ontario Women’s DirectorateOntario Women’s Directorate• Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Ontario Senior’s SecretariatOntario Senior’s Secretariat

Regional Services BranchRegional Services Branch Regional Advisors work with communities Regional Advisors work with communities

to to improve services & programsimprove services & programs and to and to build new partnershipsbuild new partnerships through: through: community & organizational developmentcommunity & organizational development consultation & advice including potential grant consultation & advice including potential grant

applications applications coordination & monitoring of applications, coordination & monitoring of applications,

approvals & compliance for grants programs approvals & compliance for grants programs for our ministriesfor our ministries

Where are we?Where are we?

Grants OntarioGrants Ontario Launched January 23, 2012Launched January 23, 2012

Offer one-window web access to grants provided by:Offer one-window web access to grants provided by: Ministry of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinistry of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Supports elements of the 2011 Partnership Project Supports elements of the 2011 Partnership Project Report:Report: “…“…institute standardized application forms, institute standardized application forms,

timelines accountability and reporting requirements timelines accountability and reporting requirements across ministries and moving as much as possible across ministries and moving as much as possible online.”online.”

Grants OntarioGrants Ontario 24/7 web-based grants application/administration 24/7 web-based grants application/administration

systemsystem

Accessible only via Ontario Government’s encrypted Accessible only via Ontario Government’s encrypted ONe key log-in system keeps data private and secureONe key log-in system keeps data private and secure

Automated features relieve burden of repeated input Automated features relieve burden of repeated input of informationof information

On-line report filing On-line report filing

Streamlined payments processes for successful Streamlined payments processes for successful applicantsapplicants

GO enrolmentGO enrolment A 2-step processA 2-step process

ONe key, the Government of Ontario encrypted ONe key, the Government of Ontario encrypted system system andand

Grants Ontario SystemGrants Ontario System

This can take up to This can take up to 5 business days5 business days..

Enrolment should be done as soon as possible and is Enrolment should be done as soon as possible and is not tied to any grant program or application cycle.not tied to any grant program or application cycle.

For assistance email (For assistance email (GrantsOntarioCS@ontario.ca) or ) or telephone 416-325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090 during telephone 416-325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090 during regular business hours regular business hours

Ministry of Citizenship and Ministry of Citizenship and ImmigrationImmigration

Immigration and SettlementImmigration and Settlement Immigrants and the Internationally trainedImmigrants and the Internationally trained Ontario Honours & Awards SecretariatOntario Honours & Awards Secretariat Ontario Women’s DirectorateOntario Women’s Directorate Funding opportunitiesFunding opportunities

Summer Experience ProgramSummer Experience Program The Summer Experience Program (“SEP”) The Summer Experience Program (“SEP”)

provides funding to eligible not-for-profit provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Aboriginal organizations, municipalities, Aboriginal organizations, First Nations in order to create organizations, First Nations in order to create meaningful summer employment opportunities meaningful summer employment opportunities for students. for students.

Program Goal:Program Goal: To provide supervised work experience for To provide supervised work experience for

students in summer positions that develop skills students in summer positions that develop skills that are career related and transferable to the that are career related and transferable to the general labour market.general labour market.

SEP - Duration of ProjectsSEP - Duration of Projects The period of employment for SEP funding is a minimum of The period of employment for SEP funding is a minimum of

30 days and a maximum of 34 days occurring between May 30 days and a maximum of 34 days occurring between May 1 and August 31 1 and August 31

A minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 36.25 hours per A minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 36.25 hours per week.week.

All students must be All students must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institutionenrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution Is between the age of 15 and 25 upon commencement of Is between the age of 15 and 25 upon commencement of

employment or up to 29 years for persons with a disabilityemployment or up to 29 years for persons with a disability A resident of OntarioA resident of Ontario

Overtime and longer period of employment is allowed but Overtime and longer period of employment is allowed but SEP funding does SEP funding does notnot cover this additional cost. cover this additional cost.

Ontario Women’s DirectorateOntario Women’s Directorate The Ontario Women's Directorate is part of the

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (provincial government).

The Directorate promotes women's equality with a focus on ending violence against women and increasing women's economic security.

OWD prioritiesOWD priorities Leading cross ministry coordination on violence against Leading cross ministry coordination on violence against

women and women’s economic security and building women and women’s economic security and building partnerships between ministries to promote integrated partnerships between ministries to promote integrated action on common areas of interest.action on common areas of interest.

Working with stakeholders to identify and analyze Working with stakeholders to identify and analyze emerging issues and working with ministries to address emerging issues and working with ministries to address those concerns. those concerns.

Providing grants for innovative programs and public Providing grants for innovative programs and public education campaigns that support best practices in education campaigns that support best practices in fostering women’s safety and economic security. fostering women’s safety and economic security.

OWD fundingOWD funding Approximately $15M is invested annually Public education to prevent Approximately $15M is invested annually Public education to prevent

violence against women.violence against women.Training of professionals in the health, education, justice and social Training of professionals in the health, education, justice and social

services sectors to improve their skills in supporting victims of services sectors to improve their skills in supporting victims of violence.violence.

Employment training and supports to help women who have Employment training and supports to help women who have experienced domestic violence or are at risk of domestic violence, to experienced domestic violence or are at risk of domestic violence, to build their economic security.build their economic security.

Pre-apprenticeship training for low income women to enter higher Pre-apprenticeship training for low income women to enter higher paying jobs in the skilled trades and information technology sectors.paying jobs in the skilled trades and information technology sectors.

Programs and services delivered by women’s centres across the Programs and services delivered by women’s centres across the province. province.

Targeted programs for vulnerable women (e.g. Aboriginal and Targeted programs for vulnerable women (e.g. Aboriginal and immigrant women).immigrant women).

Other ProgramsOther Programs Sexual violence Public EducationSexual violence Public Education Sexual Violence TrainingSexual Violence Training Domestic Violence Public EducationDomestic Violence Public Education Domestic Violence Training ProgramsDomestic Violence Training Programs Domestic Violence Survivor Engagement Domestic Violence Survivor Engagement

ProgramsPrograms Violence Against Women Learning NetworksViolence Against Women Learning Networks

Other ProgramsOther Programs Aboriginal Women’s ProgramsAboriginal Women’s Programs Programs for Women from Diverse CulturesPrograms for Women from Diverse Cultures Women in Skilled Trades and InformationWomen in Skilled Trades and Information Women’s CentresWomen’s Centres Employment Training for at Risk and Abused Employment Training for at Risk and Abused

WomenWomen Microlending ProgramLeading Women/Leading Microlending ProgramLeading Women/Leading

Girls Building Communities Award ProgramGirls Building Communities Award Program

More informationMore information If you wish to be added to the Directorate’s

email notification list for any future Invitations for Applications

Jennifer Fong, at: Jennifer.Fong@ontario.ca.

The Directorate posts any open Invitations for Applications on its website at: http://www.women.gov.on.ca.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportSport

Arts, Cultural Industries, LibrariesArts, Cultural Industries, Libraries Heritage Heritage (Museums, Archaeology, Architecture)(Museums, Archaeology, Architecture) Agencies (Example: Science North)Agencies (Example: Science North) Ontario Trillium FoundationOntario Trillium Foundation Ontario Seniors’ SecretariatOntario Seniors’ Secretariat Smoke-Free OntarioSmoke-Free Ontario Ontario Trails Strategy, Walking Campaigns, Pause to Ontario Trails Strategy, Walking Campaigns, Pause to

PlayPlay Funding opportunitiesFunding opportunities

Note: In the North, tourism related issues are the responsibility of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

Ontario Sports & Recreation Ontario Sports & Recreation Community FundCommunity Fund

The OSRCF’s vision is The OSRCF’s vision is getting and keeping getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physicalrecreation and physical activityactivity through through delivery of high-quality initiatives.delivery of high-quality initiatives.

The OSRCF is a short-term cost-sharing funding The OSRCF is a short-term cost-sharing funding program available for projects that address program available for projects that address community need and promote physical activity in community need and promote physical activity in the sport and recreation sectorthe sport and recreation sector

GoalsGoals

• Increase opportunities for sport and recreation PARTICIPATION

• Implement PHYSICAL LITERACY in sport and recreation activity as a foundation for lifelong participation

• Strengthen the community sport and recreation sector by building CAPACITY

Canadian Sport For Life ContiuumCanadian Sport For Life Contiuum

2020

Physical Literacy (Competitive Sport) General Population

• The OSRCF embraces levels 1-3 & 7 which focus on Fundamental Movement Skills, rather than the competitive levels

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Who can apply?Who can apply? Not-for-profit organizations, incorporated for at Not-for-profit organizations, incorporated for at

least 1 year in Ontario least 1 year in Ontario First NationsFirst Nations MunicipalitiesMunicipalities Local service boardsLocal service boards

Only to the Provincial streamOnly to the Provincial stream Ontario colleges and universities Ontario colleges and universities Provincial Sports organizationsProvincial Sports organizations

Key elementsKey elements• Project length is one or two years Project length is one or two years • Partnerships are strongly encouraged in the Partnerships are strongly encouraged in the

planning, development, implementation and/or planning, development, implementation and/or evaluation of the project but not mandatoryevaluation of the project but not mandatory

• Projects are encouraged to be collaborative to Projects are encouraged to be collaborative to enhance capacity, leadership and growth of the enhance capacity, leadership and growth of the sectorsector

• All applicants must have board-approved risk All applicants must have board-approved risk management policies and procedures management policies and procedures

Cost-Sharing requirementsCost-Sharing requirements• Projects serving communities with a population Projects serving communities with a population

greater than 20,000: may receive up to 60% of eligible greater than 20,000: may receive up to 60% of eligible project costsproject costs

• Projects serving communities with a population of Projects serving communities with a population of 20,000 or less: may receive up to 80% of eligible 20,000 or less: may receive up to 80% of eligible project costsproject costs

• All projects must include a cash contribution of at All projects must include a cash contribution of at least 10% of eligible project costsleast 10% of eligible project costs

• Remaining costs come from the applicant and/or its Remaining costs come from the applicant and/or its project partners, in the form of cash and/or in-kind project partners, in the form of cash and/or in-kind contributions contributions

Application processApplication process• Register on the Grants Ontario website at: Register on the Grants Ontario website at:

www.grants.gov.on.cawww.grants.gov.on.ca• Read the OSRCF guidelines and application form

thoroughly to ensure your organization meets the eligibility requirements

• Define the community’s need and the project idea; secure partners

• Prepare mandatory attachments well in advance • Contact the MCI Regional Advisor in your area to consult

on your project

Local examplesLocal examples• Develop low impact activity programs for seniors living in

isolation• Implement an inter-generational program which encourages

families to stay active• Train leaders, staff and volunteers to teach Fundamental

Movement Skills (FMS), and then implement a program using this knowledge

• Adopt or extend an existing Quality Assurance program for sport, recreation or physical activity programming

• Develop planning tools that align with the Canadian Sport for Life framework and serve to increase and sustain participation

Important WebsitesImportant Websites

Ministry of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinistry of Citizenship and Immigration http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Sport http://www.mtc.gov.on.cahttp://www.mtc.gov.on.ca

Grants OntarioGrants Ontario http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortalhttp://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal

CONTACT INFORMATION:CONTACT INFORMATION:Patricia Ricard

Regional Advisor / Conseillère régionaleRegional Services Branch / Direction des services régionaux

Phone/Tel : 705-945-5793 Toll free/ Sans frais : 1-800-461-7284

Patricia.Ricard@ontario.ca

Thank you!Thank you!