Grants and Contributions

The Pantoum community centre was acquired in July 2022, after 10 years of renting, with two distinct buildings in which activities are offered. The building benefits from a specific zoning bylaw that allows cultural community activities. The renovation aims to enhance the capacity of Le Pantoum community cultural center and includes the integration of universal accessibility standards throughout the facility, as well as the restoration of the elevator, ensuring full access for persons with reduced mobility. This will also allow for the effective and environmental insolation and isolation of all spaces, in order to optimize energetic efficiency, which will also bring the heating and ventilation systems up to energy-efficient codes.

This project will rehabilitate 800 metres of the Timmins Cove Trail located on historic McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour. The Timmins Cove Trail is a connector trail that leads to other trails on McNabs Island. The trail begins near the Findlay Farm AJ Davis Bottling Plant adjacent to the Victorian Gardens and the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre. The project will also install benches and signage.

Undertake a transportation analysis of local transit potential, active transportation opportunities for improvement, existing infrastructure and community transit needs, in hopes to implement the first transit system for Skowkale First Nation.

Edmonton Food Bank proposes to build a rooftop solar array to offset utilities costs used to run all systems in their main food storage and distribution warehouse. Funds saved in EFB energy bills will be redirected to areas in greatest need like food purchases or programming.

The Lively-Walden Wastewater System Upgrade project in Greater Sudbury, Ontario aims to address capacity challenges and improve service levels for wastewater infrastructure. This capital project involves detailed design and construction of upgrades to the Anderson List Station, Jacob Street Lift Station, and the linear collection system downstream of the Lively Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, it includes Phase 1 upgrades to the Walden Wastewater Treatment Plant and the decommissioning of the Lively Wastewater Treatment Plant. The upgrades will increase the wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate growth within the Lively-Walden community to 2051 and the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation to 2062. The project will enhance environmental protection, reduce inflow and infiltration, and improve infrastructure reliability. The outcome will be a robust wastewater system supporting long-term growth, environmental sustainability, and compliance with provincial policies.

The West End Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 for the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario project ensures that the West End Wastewater Treatment Plant will continue to meet the needs of Sault Ste. Marie's growing population and forecasted housing needs into the next decade. A reliable wastewater treatment plant is a critical piece of infrastructure required to support more homes. Wastewater in the City of Sault Ste. Marie is treated at two wastewater treatment plants: the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant (EEWWTP) and West End Wastewater Treatment Plant (WEWWTP). Both facilities discharge treated effluent to the Great Lakes, a sensitive and critical resource. The City is undertaking important upgrades to the WEWWTP to support planned growth in the west catchment area, reduce maintenance demands, and improve operational efficiencies. The upgrades include improvements to the aeration system, primary and secondary clarifier mechanisms, and conversion of the chlorine disinfection/dichlorination systems to UV disinfection. These improvements will enable 2,284 housing units and ensure high-quality treated effluent, complying with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) criteria, while reducing chemical loading on the receiving waterbody and improving aquatic health.

The Recipient will purchase of 2 buses to support transit in Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia.

Community Hall in Edmonton, HVAC replacement project will replace existing face-sealed stucco system with a super-insulated, airtight envelope, complete with high-performing (triple pane, tinted) windows and doors. The number of doors and windows in the building will be strategically reduced to further improve envelope performance. The HVAC system will be replaced with a new boiler and fan coil system that includes energy recovery and demand-controlled ventilation, and that ties into the existing solar array.

The Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation will retrofit their Community Hall, which functions as a central hub for safety, cultural preservation, social gathering, and public administration. The proposed series of renovations: energy efficiency upgrades (air source heat pump, ductwork repairs, demand-controlled ventilation, repairing the kitchen’s heat recovery ventilator), retrofit of the kitchen and washrooms, and addition of a performance stage, sound system and a backup generator.

The Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems Project in Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario aims to install up to three decentralised wastewater treatment systems using Miranda’s Rotating Biological Contactor technology. This initiative addresses urgent wastewater management needs, while supporting the community's growing infrastructure, in a sustainable manner. The systems will serve key areas, including community facilities, residential zones, a new police station, greenhouses, and a new housing subdivision (enabling up to 70 new housing units). These systems will replace traditional septic fields, offering high-efficiency treatment with a smaller environmental footprint. The project will deliver immediate improvements, cost savings, and environmental benefits to the community. They will also ensure reliable wastewater treatment for current and future needs, enhancing community infrastructure and sustainability.