Grants and Contributions:

Ampere’s Community STEAM Space

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$2,000,000.00

Jun 8, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Ampere is undertaking a green and inclusive retrofit to create a community STEAM space in Lindsay, Ontario. Currently, this 13,248 sq.ft. facility is largely inaccessible with poor energy efficiency. Retrofits will help create a safe, energy efficient, and inclusive multi-purpose learning and activity space. Our ambitious goals include: - Green measures (target 65% energy savings, -90% in annual GHG emissions): Adding insulation and curtain walls, upgrading windows and exterior doors, upgrading HVAC, installing LED lighting. - Accessibility measures (exceeding the highest accessibility standards): Installing exterior/interior ramps, non-slip flooring, elevator, and accessible doors. This project will primarily benefit underserved/high needs groups in rural Ontario, including people experiencing poverty, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and seniors.

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

The project will ensure the long‑term viability of Ampere’s Community STEAM Space by creating a safe, energy‑efficient, and inclusive multi‑purpose learning and activity environment that can continue meeting the social, cultural, and recreational needs of the region. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced accessibility will support inclusive participation by underserved and high‑needs groups in rural Ontario, including people experiencing poverty, Indigenous peoples, individuals living with disabilities, newcomers, and seniors.

Lindsay, Ontario, CA

278-2026-2027-Q1-00030

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Pinnguaq Association

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program - Contributions

The purpose of this program is to improve the condition and broad availability of community buildings across Canada for the benefit of high-needs communities and equity-seeking groups, while also making the buildings ‘greener’ - more energy efficient, lower carbon, resilient, and high performing in the context of climate change. The program focuses explicitly on community buildings with a recognition that these structures and spaces are at the heart of community vitality; they are the places where Canadians gather and mingle, where they access essential services, where they learn and play. The quality and availability of these buildings – along with the services that they provide – make a meaningful difference for fostering inclusion in society and combating systemic inequities. Investments in repairs and construction of infrastructure are also intended to help communities to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 by supporting jobs and economic growth.

Further, the program aligns with Canada’s strengthened climate plan to build and adapt buildings to reduce carbon emissions; and it includes assessment and prompts that seek to quantify GHG emissions reduction, advance best practices in GHG mitigation measures, foster awareness and alignment to green building standards nationally, while encouraging best practices in building design for climate change resilience.

The GICB program will provide eligible recipients with funding for community buildings that will ultimately make them more green (climate focused), improve social inclusion and build back better, while contributing to the economic recovery.