Community Grants Go To 16 Different Groups

Friday, 20 April 2018 05:18

Another round of community grants have been dished out in City Council Chambers.

WOODSTOCK - Woodstock City Council is handing out the first round of community grants for 2018.

Councillor Todd Poetter is a member of the Community Grants Advisory Committee. He says they have $151,270 in Woodstock Slot revenue to hand out this year.

"We gave out $83,250 to a bunch of worthy organizations and groups. We have another session in September, so they will leave us a little less than half to still be able to give out in September."

Poetter says they carefully examine each application before choosing the recipients.

"We discuss what their budgets are, how much help they need and how many people they effect in the city and we gage in on that."

The recipients are as follows;

Woodstock Minor Ball ($15,000) - Benefit the WBNA Home Run Project and help them host the DQ 13U Peewee National Tournament this summer.

YMCA ($9,000) - Supporting the Strong Kids Program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters ($8,000) - Supporting group mentoring programs for youth.

Woodstock and District Developmental Services ($8,000) - Supporting an eight week summer camp for youth between the ages of 12 and 21 living with a developmental disability.

Woodstock Agricultural Society ($7,500) - To offer free admission for the Woodstock Fair. Will also help cover costs for children's entertainment and activities.

7th Woodstock Scouts ($7,000) - To reduce the cost of participating in the scouts program.

Rotary Club of Woodstock Music Festival ($5,000) - To help hosting costs; waive entry fees for participant's family members/supporters and subsidize entry fees for finalists performing at provincial finals.

Woodstock Curling Club ($5,000) - Supporting curling programs for children, youth, Special Olympics and seniors.

Theatre Woodstock ($3,250) - Supporting a community outreach program to subsidize tuition fees for youth needing financial support to participate in the STAGES program.

Calvary Church ($3,000) - Funds will cover the expenses from the Woodstock Easter Egg Hunt that was held on Saturday March 31st.

Why Not Us ($2,500) - Supporting the growth of their basketball tournament to include a second facility, girls division and a second day of activities.

Lawn Bowling Club ($2,000) - Cover green maintenance costs.

Oxford County Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society ($2,000) - Supporting the preservation of heritage items for Woodstock and Oxford County.

Woodstock Dragon Boat Club ($2,000) - To reduce the cost of club participation.

Woodstock Triathlon Club ($1,000) - Supporting a low cost, self sufficient activity for kids.

You click here for community grant application information.