The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with Durham Community Foundation (DCF) to launch two funds to support the growth of diverse para sport and recreation opportunities in the local communities.
The Durham Region Para Sport & Recreation Opportunities Fund will have an immediate impact. $25,000 will be available to eligible applicants, said a region statement.
The Durham Region Para Sport & Recreation Legacy Fund is an $85,000 permanent endowment fund to be invested by DCF with interest earned to be granted annually in perpetuity, beginning in June 2025.
A maximum allowable grant of $3,000 is available per organization per year.
Eligible applicants include charitable organizations that are building new programs, enhancing existing programs, hosting events, or acquiring equipment and infrastructure for para sport and recreation opportunities to benefit residents of Durham Region. Non-profit sport and recreation organizations are encouraged to partner with local charitable organizations on grant applications.
Applications for the Durham Region Para Sport & Recreation Opportunities Fund are open and will be received online until October 7, with year one funding recipients to be notified by DCF in November. The funding will be distributed in December.
Lori Talling and Don Terry have been named Co-Chairs of the funds’ Donor Committee. They worked together as General Manager and Co-Chair of the award-winning 2019 and 2023 Ontario Parasport Games hosted by Durham Region. The Donor Committee will also include members from the parasport community.
More details on the two funds and the application process are available at DurhamCommunityFoundation.ca/Parasport.
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