Ottawa, Ontario, July 28, 2009 – Another important step was taken to renew infrastructure in Ontario and create jobs, with an announcement that Not-For-Profit organizations in Ontario interested in upgrading infrastructure can now apply for funding.

John Baird, Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister, and George Smitherman, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, invited Not-for-Profit organizations in Ontario to submit applications by August 18, 2009.

“Under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is taking action to put shovels in the ground and create jobs in communities across Ontario,” said Minister Baird. “Not-for-Profit organizations will now have the opportunity to get shovels in the ground and upgrade their local facilities.”

“With this additional stimulus funding, Ontarians will benefit from stronger communities by enjoying enhanced services, facilities and places to celebrate our cultural identity,” said Minister Smitherman. “Whether visiting a local museum, making use of employment counseling or taking advantage of an emergency shelter, this funding will improve quality of life for all Ontarians.”

Canada’s Economic Action Plan established a new national $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to provide funding to provincial, territorial and municipal construction-ready infrastructure projects. Ontario’s share is about $1.5 billion, which is then being matched by the Government of Ontario. This initiative is designed to flow funding quickly for shovel-ready projects – already more than $2 billion in funding has been committed in Ontario – that can be built during the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.

BPF Capital has services available in case you need to file for these kind of grants. Please call 416.222.2909 for more details