$31 Million from Ontario Trillium Foundation
to 450 Community and Province-Wide Groups across Ontario

Toronto, August 1, 2006 – Community organizations across Ontario will receive $31,064,700 in Community and Province-Wide grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Many of the 450 grants announced today by Caroline Di Cocco, Ontario’s Minister of Culture, will support healthy living and increased physical activity in Toronto.

"Ontarians are increasingly aware of the need to become and remain active to be healthier," said Di Cocco. "Through the Foundation's grants to sports and recreation initiatives and infrastructure, communities can deliver better local programs and services, which improve our well-being. When Ontarians have more opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and physical activities, our population becomes healthier and more vibrant."

"The impact of funding these types of projects cannot be understated,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair of the OTF Board of Directors. “It improves the quality of life in our communities. Present and future generations will benefit from the funding received today."

OTF strengthens the capacity of the volunteer sector through investments in community-based initiatives. The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives $100 million annually from Ontario’s charity casino initiative. In addition to the sports and recreation sector, OTF’s grants support the arts and culture, environment, and human and social services sectors.

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For more information, contact Renée Ouellet, Marketing and Media Services, Ontario Trillium Foundation, 1.800.263.2887 ext. 265, or online at rouellet@trilliumfoundation.org