The City of Richmond Hill is supporting 20 community groups, organizations and individuals who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life and cultural vibrancy for residents.
The grants, totalling $59,564, are going to the following groups:
- Artists Co-Op Richmond Hill
- Canadian Asian Heritage Association
- Canadian Senior Cooperation Association
- Christos Damianos
- Dance Together
- Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region
- Greg Chiykowski
- High Notes Avante Productions Inc.
- ICTC Youth Foundation
- Luminis Choir
- Oak Ridges Lions Club
- Odeiwin Foundation
- Origami Canada
- Richmond Hill Concert Band
- Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
- Rise Above GTA
- Robin Hesse
- Salvation Army
- Sean Cisterna
- Shadowpath Theatre
Applications are reviewed by a jury of staff and citizens based on criteria outlined in the program application and guidelines. The maximum grant per project is 50 per cent of the project budget up to a maximum of $5,000 and provides funding for a vast array of projects, such as art exhibitions, choral/vocal arts performances, dance workshops, environmental initiatives, cultural festivals and events, filmmaking, Indigenous-led experiential programming, seniors’ programs, theatre, social services, youth-led philanthropic sports, and more.
“We recognize the importance of having a variety of arts, cultural and community groups offering programs, services and activities for all our residents to take part in and enjoy firsthand. Our commitment as a city to funding these community and cultural organizations as well as individual artists helps benefit both the recipients of these grants as well as our community as a whole. Congratulations to our 2024 recipients,” Mayor David West said in a news release.
Learn more about the grant application process, criteria and eligibility by visiting RichmondHill.ca/CommunityGrants.
