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Regional Services Branch  Who are we? We deliver government programs and services at the community level We deliver government programs and services at the community level The community connection for 2 ministries The community connection for 2 ministries Ministry of Citizenship & ImmigrationMinistry of Citizenship & Immigration Ontario Women’s Directorate Ontario Women’s Directorate Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Ontario Senior’s Secretariat Ontario Senior’s Secretariat

Regional Services Branch  Regional Advisors work with communities to improve services & programs and to build new partnerships through: community & organizational development community & organizational development consultation & advice including potential grant applications consultation & advice including potential grant applications coordination & monitoring of applications, approvals & compliance for grants programs for our ministries coordination & monitoring of applications, approvals & compliance for grants programs for our ministries

Where are we?

Grants Ontario  Launched January 23, 2012  Offer one-window web access to grants provided by: Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport  Supports elements of the 2011 Partnership Project Report: “…institute standardized application forms, timelines accountability and reporting requirements across ministries and moving as much as possible online.” “…institute standardized application forms, timelines accountability and reporting requirements across ministries and moving as much as possible online.”

Grants Ontario 24/7 web-based grants application/administration system 24/7 web-based grants application/administration system Accessible only via Ontario Government’s encrypted ONe key log-in system keeps data private and secure Accessible only via Ontario Government’s encrypted ONe key log-in system keeps data private and secure Automated features relieve burden of repeated input of information Automated features relieve burden of repeated input of information On-line report filing On-line report filing Streamlined payments processes for successful applicants Streamlined payments processes for successful applicants

GO enrolment  A 2-step process ONe key, the Government of Ontario encrypted system and ONe key, the Government of Ontario encrypted system and Grants Ontario System Grants Ontario System  This can take up to 5 business days.  Enrolment should be done as soon as possible and is not tied to any grant program or application cycle.  For assistance or telephone or during regular business hours

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Immigration and Settlement Immigration and Settlement Immigrants and the Internationally trained Immigrants and the Internationally trained Ontario Honours & Awards Secretariat Ontario Honours & Awards Secretariat Ontario Women’s Directorate Ontario Women’s Directorate Funding opportunities Funding opportunities

Summer Experience Program  The Summer Experience Program (“SEP”) provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Aboriginal organizations, First Nations in order to create meaningful summer employment opportunities for students. Program Goal:  To provide supervised work experience for students in summer positions that develop skills that are career related and transferable to the general labour market.

SEP - Duration of Projects  The period of employment for SEP funding is a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 34 days occurring between May 1 and August 31  A minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of hours per week.  All students must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution Is between the age of 15 and 25 upon commencement of employment or up to 29 years for persons with a disability Is between the age of 15 and 25 upon commencement of employment or up to 29 years for persons with a disability A resident of Ontario A resident of Ontario  Overtime and longer period of employment is allowed but SEP funding does not cover this additional cost.

Ontario 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 priorities Leading cross ministry coordination on violence against women and women’s economic security and building partnerships between ministries to promote integrated action on common areas of interest. Leading cross ministry coordination on violence against women and women’s economic security and building partnerships between ministries to promote integrated action on common areas of interest. Working with stakeholders to identify and analyze emerging issues and working with ministries to address those concerns. Working with stakeholders to identify and analyze emerging issues and working with ministries to address those concerns. Providing grants for innovative programs and public education campaigns that support best practices in fostering women’s safety and economic security. Providing grants for innovative programs and public education campaigns that support best practices in fostering women’s safety and economic security.

OWD funding  Approximately $15M is invested annually Public education to prevent violence against women. Training of professionals in the health, education, justice and social services sectors to improve their skills in supporting victims of violence. Training of professionals in the health, education, justice and social services sectors to improve their skills in supporting victims of violence. Employment training and supports to help women who have experienced domestic violence or are at risk of domestic violence, to build their economic security. Employment training and supports to help women who have experienced domestic violence or are at risk of domestic violence, to build their economic security. Pre-apprenticeship training for low income women to enter higher paying jobs in the skilled trades and information technology sectors. Pre-apprenticeship training for low income women to enter higher paying jobs in the skilled trades and information technology sectors. Programs and services delivered by women’s centres across the province. Programs and services delivered by women’s centres across the province. Targeted programs for vulnerable women (e.g. Aboriginal and immigrant women). Targeted programs for vulnerable women (e.g. Aboriginal and immigrant women).

Other Programs  Sexual violence Public Education  Sexual Violence Training  Domestic Violence Public Education  Domestic Violence Training Programs  Domestic Violence Survivor Engagement Programs  Violence Against Women Learning Networks

Other Programs  Aboriginal Women’s Programs  Programs for Women from Diverse Cultures  Women in Skilled Trades and Information  Women’s Centres  Employment Training for at Risk and Abused Women  Microlending ProgramLeading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Award Program

More information   If you wish to be added to the Directorate’s notification list for any future Invitations for Applications   Jennifer Fong, at:   The Directorate posts any open Invitations for Applications on its website at:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Arts, Cultural Industries, Libraries Arts, Cultural Industries, Libraries Heritage (Museums, Archaeology, Architecture) Heritage (Museums, Archaeology, Architecture) Agencies (Example: Science North) Agencies (Example: Science North) Ontario Trillium Foundation Ontario Trillium Foundation Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat Smoke-Free Ontario Smoke-Free Ontario Ontario Trails Strategy, Walking Campaigns, Pause to Play Ontario Trails Strategy, Walking Campaigns, Pause to Play Funding opportunities Funding opportunities Note: In the North, tourism related issues are the responsibility of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

Ontario Sports & Recreation Community Fund  The OSRCF’s vision is getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity through delivery of high-quality initiatives.  The OSRCF is a short-term cost-sharing funding program available for projects that address community need and promote physical activity in the sport and recreation sector

Goals 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 Contiuum 20 Physical Literacy(Competitive Sport) General Population The OSRCF embraces levels 1-3 & 7 which focus on Fundamental Movement Skills, rather than the competitive levels ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑↑↑↑

Who can apply?  Not-for-profit organizations, incorporated for at least 1 year in Ontario  First Nations  Municipalities  Local service boards Only to the Provincial stream  Ontario colleges and universities  Provincial Sports organizations

Key elements Project length is one or two years Project length is one or two years Partnerships are strongly encouraged in the planning, development, implementation and/or evaluation of the project but not mandatory Partnerships are strongly encouraged in the planning, development, implementation and/or evaluation of the project but not mandatory Projects are encouraged to be collaborative to enhance capacity, leadership and growth of the sector Projects are encouraged to be collaborative to enhance capacity, leadership and growth of the sector All applicants must have board-approved risk management policies and procedures All applicants must have board-approved risk management policies and procedures

Cost-Sharing requirements Projects serving communities with a population greater than 20,000: may receive up to 60% of eligible project costsProjects serving communities with a population greater than 20,000: may receive up to 60% of eligible project costs Projects serving communities with a population of 20,000 or less: may receive up to 80% of eligible project costsProjects serving communities with a population of 20,000 or less: may receive up to 80% of eligible project costs All projects must include a cash contribution of at least 10% of eligible project costsAll projects must include a cash contribution of at least 10% of eligible project costs Remaining costs come from the applicant and/or its project partners, in the form of cash and/or in-kind contributionsRemaining costs come from the applicant and/or its project partners, in the form of cash and/or in-kind contributions

Application process Register on the Grants Ontario website at: Register on the Grants Ontario website at: 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 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 Websites Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Grants Ontario

CONTACT INFORMATION: Patricia Ricard Regional Advisor / Conseillère régionale Regional Services Branch / Direction des services régionaux Phone/Tel : Toll free/ Sans frais :

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