Community Services coordinates 16 facilities and numerous programs through five divisions: Arenas, Arts Culture and Heritage, Community Services Administration, Recreation and Social Services. The Community Services department also administers the Community Grants portfolio as well as coordinating a number of special events and projects.
The Community Grants program provides funding to non-profit, community-based organizations that deliver direct programs, services, or activities that improve the quality of life for residents. The grants support activities in the areas of social services and health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, and the environment. These activities can range from small special events to operations for larger organizations.
Community Development Program |
The Community Development Program (CDP) will continue to improve the well-being of residents in the City and County through HighlightsImplementation funding of $50,000 for the Community Safety and Well-being Plan has been included for the first time in 2023. These funds will be used to support City and County initiatives. The salary for the 2-year contract of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer is being drawn from the CDP Reserve. This The budget for the Daily Meal and Drop-in Service currently provided by One Roof increased to $257,000 as per the terms of our agreement. This is 100% City funds. Implementation of the Age-friendly Peterborough Plan continues with projects and programs that engage, educate, and inform older adults on issues that are important to their health and well-being. The Homemakers program assists low-income seniors and others with housekeeping services to allow them to remain in their homes if possible. This program is an 80/20 cost share between the Province/City and County. Funding support is being provided to the Ontario 211 ($22,470) and Kawartha Food Share food security programs ($21,865) on a |
In 2022, through the various levels of grants awarded, a total of 69 organizations were supported.
Grant type | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 (forecast) |
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Project | $19,200 | $15,590 | $15,525 |
Investment | $209,500 | $213,960 | $217,438 |
Service | $1,091,137 |
$1,091,137 |
$1,126,718 |
Total | $1,319,837 | $1,320,687 | $1,359,681 |
Number of organizations | 80 | 66 | 69 |
Program type | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 (forecast) |
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Senior Events Participants | 95 | 2,483 | 1,862 |
Homemaker Clients | 95 | 75 | 90 |
Average Daily Meals | 126 | 170 | 210 |
DEI Training Sessions Delivered | 0 | 0 | 20 |
DEI Participants | 0 | 0 | 350 |
Description | 2023 recommended |
---|---|
Expenditures | $1,770,359 |
Revenues (Waste Water Reserve Fund) | $48,649 |
Net requirement | $1,721,710 |
Description | 2023 recommended |
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Expenditures | $947,426 |
Revenues | $522,291 |
Net requirement | $425,135 |