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Municipality     (City/Town/Village)
Organization
Grant (approved) Amount
This project will….
Ajax Community Development Council Durham
$26,490
develop a Community Action Plan to increase the physical activity participation levels of immigrant women and their children living in Ajax and Pickering.
Arnprior Kidsport Renfrew County
$42,700
develop and implement two model programs in Renfrew County: TRY IT and YOUTH SOLUTIONS.
Aurora Community Alliance for York Region Education
$21,000
implement the Youth Leadership, Physical Activity and Health Promotion program in 20 York Region elementary schools, in partnership with the York Region District and the York Catholic District School Boards, the Pavilion and Stock Transportation.
Aylmer East Elgin Community Complex
$37,310
create physical activity, sport and leadership opportunities for children and youth in the rural area of East Elgin.
Barrie YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
$38,176
allow for the implementation of four community physical activity plans involving over 10,000 people across the County of Simcoe.
Brampton African Community Services of Peel
$29,760
assist with the development and implementation of a physical activity program for 100 women from the African-Canadian community in Peel.
Brantford Brantford Aquatic Club
$27,897
train new youth and adult coaches for the "Activate Swimming" project to engage 80 children and youth as new participants.
Brantford Brantford, Corporation of the City of
$4,069
provide equipment and training for a coaches to introduce the new sport of floorball to youth ages 12 - 18 years in Brantford
Britt Britt and Byng Inlet Local Service Board
$24,000
allow the community of Britt and Byng Inlet to develop and implement a new physical activity program entitled 'Get Fit Britt and Area'.
Brockville Brockville and Area Centre for Developmentally Handicapped Persons Inc.
$20,154
provide new recreational opportunities for a group of 20  developmentally challenged people, between the ages of 17 to 24, to participate in a curriculum-based adaptive skills program.
Burlington Burlington Blaze Volleyball Club
$11,139
assist the organization to host a coach and referee training initiative to increase participation in the sport of volleyball within the Club programs and at the elementary school level.
Caledon East Caledon, Town of
$25,836
assist the Town in Caledon to develop and implement a mobile youth sport and recreation program in the rural communities of Inglewood, Alton, Caledon Village and Mayfield West.
Callander Callander, Municipality of 
$12,000
hire a consultant to assist in the development of a physical activity plan to increase physical activity rates in the community.
Cambridge Cambridge Rowing Club
$3,720
expand the "Learn to Row" youth programs in Cambridge.
Cambridge Chaplin Family YMCA of Cambridge
$9,711
hire a community animator to implement "Cambridge in Motion", the physical activity plan developed for Cambridge by the Active 2010 Roundtable.
Cambridge Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge & North Dumfries
$20,000
develop and implement youth recreational opportunities in the Township of North Dumfries.
Cambridge Fiddlesticks Neighbourhood Association
$6,000
implement a "Walking Toward a Healthier Community" project to promote active living in the community through a variety of walking programs and the development of community urban trails.
Cambridge Run for Life Inc.
$6,900
provide program supports for Lunch Hour Running Clubs, Get in the Game and After School run programs for children and youth.
Cannington Brock Youth Centre - Cannington
$28,600
plan and establish new leisure, recreation and sport opportunities for community members of all ages in the Town of Beaverton.
Chatham Chatham-Kent, The Municipality of
$40,316
allow the Municipality and it's partners to deliver the  "I Can Be Healthy at School - I Can Be Healthy after School" project which is a derivative of the 2005 Chatham-Kent Physical Activity Plan "Take Your Mark...Get Set...Go". This project will provide  in-school and after school programs and leadership training for nutrition, healthy active living and physical activity for children in schools throughout the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. 
Cobourg YMCA Northumberland 
$20,000
help YMCA Northumberland implement a new children's triathlon training program.
Collingwood Collingwood, Corporation/Town of
$21,300
allow the Town of Collingwood to undertake a research and development project that will result in the reduction of barriers to people wanting to use the town's extensive trails system.
Corbeil East Ferris, Township of
$6,800
result in the implementation of the Township of East Ferris Youth Soccer League.  It will provide 100 youth under the age of 16 years the opportunity to participate in active living through a community-based sporting program.
Dryden Dryden Volleyball Club
$2,820
offer a regional level one volleyball officials' training and certification session to help expand and sustain a vibrant regional volleyball league.
Emsdale Perry, Township of
$12,000
allow the Township of Perry to develop a physical activity plan to help increase physical activity levels by the residents.
Etobicoke Community Microskills Development Centre
$55,955
undertake an initiative that will increase physical activity rates among immigrant and racial minority women and girls who face multiple barriers to a healthy, active lifestyle.
Etobicoke Rexdale Women's Centre
$41,388
provide an opportunity for ethno-culturally diverse seniors to participate in culturally-appropriate physical activities, undertake language-specific targeted outreach, and implement a train-the-trainer model to encourage seniors to become peer trainers.
Fort Frances Fort Frances and District Association for Community Living
$10,458
benefit community members with a broad range of disabilities in the Rainy River District by providing them with  physically and mentally stimulating programming through the use of sports simulation technology.  Community members served by the FFDACL have been provided with specialized sports simulation technology in order for them to engage in physically and mentally stimulating activity and programming.
Garden Village Nipissing First Nation
$4,953
provide community members of Nipissing First Nation with new opportunities to participate in winter recreational programs and events.
Goderich YMCA Goderich Huron
$1,000
implement an instructional curling program for students in grades 7 and 8.
Grand Bend Grand Bend Youth Centre
$20,000
assist in the delivery of a community wide collaborative effort in reducing barriers to physical activity participation for children, youth and seniors in this small rural community.
Guelph Onward Willow Better Beginnings, Better Futures
$12,000
provide a sport and physical activity program for children in two low income neighbourhoods in the City of Guelph.
Guelph YMCA-YWCA of Guelph
$8,000
create a social marketing campaign, train activity coaches and encourage participation in a six month activity challenge for residents in the City of Guelph supporting the ACTIVE 2010 Strategy.
Hamilton Hamilton, City of
$45,000
allow children and youth in a low-income, high-crime, ethno-culturally diverse neighbourhood of inner-city Hamilton to participate in a new, fun and innovative physical activity program.
Hamilton Interval House of Hamilton-Wentworth
$39,000
assist abused women and their children in the transition to a healthy lifestyle through physical activity-based programming.
Hamilton Settlement & Integration Services Organization (SISO)
$47,944
offer new and expanded participation opportunities, train new youth leaders, and develop and engage partners, parents and the community to improve access to recreation for visible/ethnic minority youth in Hamilton.
Harriston Minto, Town of
$31,735
create a physical activity plan for the seven municipalities of Wellington County including a county-wide launch event.
Hawkesbury Maison des Jeunes (Adomax Hawkesbury)
$30,000
hire 7 new leaders to offer a new sports and recreation program for 600, 10 to 12 year old youth of lower income and disadvantaged families in the Hawkesbury area. 
Hearst Atelier des Pionniers et des Pionnières du Nord
$12,286
provide Atelier des Pionniers et des Pionnières du Nord assistance for their « Action Santé » project to increase participation by seniors aged 50+ in physical activity programs. 
Hearst Hearst, Town of
$25,000
enable the Town of Hearst to develop a recreation master plan to increase the physical activity of its residents.
Kapuskasing Kapuskasing Indian Friendship Centre
$16,660
introduce new fitness programming, enhance existing physical activity programs and purchase new fitness equipment for aboriginal elders and seniors in the Kapuskasing area.
Kenora Kenora Association for Community Living
$15,000
hire a project coordinator to implement the "Activities to Wellness" project designed to increase recreational and active leisure opportunities for vulnerable adults.
Kenora Kenora Nordic Trails
$6,000
increase participation in the sport of cross-country skiing for new and occasional participants through an equipment loan program.
Kenora Redditt, Local Service Board of
$3,790
provide an opportunity for the youth of Redditt and surrounding region to participate in an alternative recreation program known as the Circus and Magic Program (CAMP).
Kenora Sunset Country Region Figure Skating
$6,980
provide skating lessons at no cost to children between the ages of 9 to 12 years throughout the northwest region.
Killaloe Community Resource Centre  (Killaloe) Inc.
$86,357
plan and develop two rural skateboard parks and provide youth with skills and safety training for skateboard park usage.
Kingston Kingston Family YMCA 
$16,380
implement three new community physical activity programs.
Kirkland Lake Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group 
$15,000
enable the Temiskaming Native Women's Group to increase participation in sports and physical activities by First Nations and Métis people in the South Temiskaming District.
Kitchener Escrime Excelsior Fencing Club
$10,150
provide an introductory mobile fencing program for children, youth, adults and seniors within Waterloo Region.
Kitchener House of Friendship of Kitchener
$12,000
enhance physical activities in after-school programs for low-income children at Chandler Mowat Community Centre.
Kitchener Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
$13,500
hire an Active Living Co-ordinator and provide program support to engage immigrant and ethnic minority seniors in community physical activity programs.
Lanark Lanark Highlands, Township of
$18,552
develop an action and implementation plan based on the recreation needs of the 55 years and older residents of the Township of Lanark Highlands to increase their levels of physical activity by providing a cost-effective recreation program
Latchford Latchford, Town of
$8,055
allow the Town of Latchford to offer recreation and wellness programs at its recently completed community centre.
Little Current Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, Town of
$9,600
result in greater use of the trail system within Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands as a way to increase physical activity and knowledge about the benefits of walking by community residents and visitors to the area.
London Boys and Girls Club of London 
$3,804
create a new day program for older adults with a focus on recreational and physical activity programming to support the transition from rehabilitation services, and to maintain their physical, social and emotional well-being.
M,Chigeeng United Chiefs and Councils
$36,045
assist six First Nations communities to develop plans to increase physical activity opportunities and reduce health risks for all of their residents.
Markham Markham Skating Club
$8,280
reach out to new residents of Markham to engage them in physical activity opportunities in recreational skating
Markham Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region
$70,097
expand and enhance the capacity of Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region to offer recreation programming for client at-risk children and youth and their families.
Markstay Markstay-Warren, Municipality of
$12,000
develop a short and long-term plan to address the health and fitness challenges facing the residents of Markstay-Warren through the development of sustainable physical activity programs.
Meaford Arrow Racing
$21,098
develop and implement instructional clinics that will increase youth participation and skills in mountain biking.
Mississauga Erinoak
$95,400
assist Erinoak to develop and implement sport and physical activity programs for children and youth with disabilities in Halton-Peel.
Mississauga Mississauga YMCA
$62,900
enable the Mississauga YMCA and the community partners to implement the Mississauga physical activity plan.
Mississauga Multicultural Inter-Agency Group of Peel
$22,260
assist the Multicultural Inter-Agency Network of Peel in translating the "walking the activity of a lifetime" into five languages.
Mooretown St. Clair, Township of
$32,200
provide and promote family oriented recreational and fitness activities, new sport opportunities and healthy living workshops.  The "Active St. Clair" project is a community wide collaborative effort to increase physical activity through elimination of barriers of participation and increase opportunity to participate in new sports in the community.  
Moose Factory Mushkegowuk Council
$15,700
provide the necessary skills and training to Mushkegowuk community members in the fundamentals of basketball.
Morson Big Grassy First Nation
$8,000
enable Big Grassy First Nation to purchase recreation equipment and provide physical activity programming for the benefit of all residents in the community.
Napanee Lennox and Addington Interval House
$12,000
create two physical fitness programs for women with chronic pain and women with young children.
Nepean Ottawa West Rotary Club
$30,840
increase opportunities for participation, socialization and independence in physical recreational play for children with special needs.
Newmarket Newmarket, Corporation of the Town of
$65,250
develop, pilot-test and implement a new skateboarding skills development, mentoring, coach training and certification program, to be called the National Skateboard Certification Program (NSCP).
Newmarket Regional Municipality of York
$90,420
expand sport and recreation participation opportunities for children and youth who are residents of local cooperative and non-profit social housing sites in York Region, in partnership with local municipal recreation departments.
Niagara Falls Heart Niagara
$145,011
develop a Niagara On The Move campaign to help inactive members of the region increase their daily physical activity levels.
North Bay Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club
$9,000
introduce 200 youth to skiing and snowboarding by providing them with access to equipment and training required to participate in these sports.
North Bay North Bay Centurions Football Club Inc
$12,000
allow the North Bay Centurions Football Club to establish a new football program for youth 16 to 19 years of age.
North Bay North Bay, City of
$18,000
enable the City of North Bay to develop a strategic plan designed to increase the physical activity levels of its residents.
North Bay YMCA of North Bay and District
$22,500
engage youth and adults with disabilities in physical and recreational activities through a community-based program.
North York Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (North York)
$49,950
allow the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women to offer sport and physical activities for children and youth in four separate school locations in West North York.
Oakville Kerr Street Ministries
$30,000
assist with the implementation of two new sport and physical activity programs for children and youth from low-income families.
Ohsweken Six Nations Police
$5,000
provide trainers and facility rental for "Get Fit!", a program for aboriginal students in Grades 7 and 8 to participate in weekly physical activity and nutrition counselling
Orangeville Community Living Dufferin
$8,298
create a sport and physical activity summer camp experience for youth with developmental disabilities.
Orangeville Mono, Corporation of the Town of
$20,000
create a physical activity plan and launch event for several municipalities within Dufferin County that identifies specific strategies to increase physical activity rates among residents.
Oshawa Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre
$67,875
assist in a major physical activity initiative to increase the physical activity levels of seniors living in Oshawa.
Ottawa Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
$11,400
expand existing sport programs for 150 at-risk youth living in low-income communities.
Ottawa Centre Espoir Sophie
$24,691
introduce specialized physical activity programming for francophone women from low-income families who are at risk and victims of violence.
Ottawa Focus Vanier (formerly Action Anti-drogue Vanier)
$9,932
introduce an affordable and accessible physical activity program to youth-at-risk from low-income families in the predominantly-Francophone community of Ottawa-Vanier.
Ottawa Gracious Light Christian Centre
$27,000
introduce affordable and accessible sport and recreational activities to the Chinese Canadian population of Ottawa centre-town.
Ottawa Hillcrest Tennis Academy
$15,000
provide children aged 5 to 12 years in the elementary school system with an opportunity to participate in and learn the game of tennis.
Ottawa National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA
$49,900
develop and implement two programs and provide opportunities to increase physical activity for children in elementary schools and children who are medically at risk due to obesity.
Ottawa Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
$15,750
provide physical and sports activities to new Canadians currently involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs with a focus on youth.
Ottawa Ottawa, City of
$66,519
undertake seven city-wide physical activity initiatives and a promotion program focused on multicultural children and youth in low-income areas, seniors living in isolation and inactive adults.
Ottawa Ottawa-Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association
$26,130
implement a novice development wheelchair basketball program for children, youth and adults with physical disabilities.
Ottawa Patro d'Ottawa
$33,497
introduce affordable and accessible sport and physical activities to children and youth from low-income families in the Francophone ethno-cultural community of Ottawa.
Ottawa Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services
$32,132
provide children and youth in four low-income social housing communities with access to no-cost weekly sports and recreation programs.
Ottawa South-East Ottawa Community Services
$25,690
provide opportunities for parents, caregivers and young children in low-income neighbourhoods to be physically active together.
Owen Sound Owen Sound, City of
$9,000
support the implementation of strategies from the City of Owen Sound's Physical Activity Plan.
Parry Sound Park to Park Trail Association, The
$30,000
assist in the development and implementation of the "Walking Works Wonders" physical activity program for people with disabilities in the community of Parry Sound.
Pembroke Laurentian Valley, Township of
$49,955
develop and implement an ACTIVE ADVENTURE GUIDE that will provide experiences and adventures for new trail users, particularly assisting families and tourists to be active and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Peterborough Peterborough, City of
$3,300
provide opportunities and remove barriers for low-income youth to discover alternative recreational pursuits that create healthy lifestyles.
Peterborough VON - Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton Branch
$17,610
provide communities with a unique physical activity intervention for seniors and adults with physical challenges.
Pickering Pickering, City of
$34,949
increase participation levels of inactive individuals by the provision of specially targeted fitness classes.
Picton Prince Edward County Minor Baseball Association
$3,850
create two, new age group baseball teams for children and young adults.
Pikangikum Pikangikum Minosaywin Committee
$2,900
provide an opportunity for Pikangikum First Nation's women and youth to participate in broomball sport and skill development through competition in the Annual Women's Broomball Tournament in Sioux Lookout.
Port Stanley Elgin Rowing Club
$19,500
purchase equipment to increase participation numbers, develop new programs for children, youth and adults, implement sport coach training, increase community partnerships and develop community outreach to educate Elgin County on the benefits of the sport of rowing. 
Sarnia YMCA of Sarnia Lambton 
$9,000
increase public awareness about the importance of leading an active lifestyle by taking part in regular physical activity through a "Just Try It" sport and recreation exposition.
Sault Ste. Marie Family YMCA of Sault Ste. Marie
$34,465
assist with the hiring of a Project Coordinator to facilitate the implementation of the first year initiatives of the Sault Ste. Marie Physical Activity Plan.
Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie Sports Council
$66,000
enable the Sault Ste. Marie Sports Council to hire a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the advancement of sports and recreation opportunities in the community.
Sault Ste. Marie Voyageur Trail Association
$10,000
assist with the hiring of a Project Coordinator to enable the Voyageur Trail Association to develop a promotional campaign.
Scarborough Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association
$49,270
allow the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association to expand and enhance six programs, resulting in 3,035 new participants and 126 new coaches and referees.
Seaforth Huron East, The Municipality of
$6,700
increase physical activity levels of children in 5 schools in the Municipality of Huron East.
Sheguiandah Sheguiandah First Nation
$43,592
increase sport and recreation opportunities for the community members of Sheguiandah First Nation.
Simcoe Norfolk Youth and Children Association 
$23,000
build the capacity of Norfolk Youth and Children's Association to implement the new Mind, Body and Spirit Fitness Program for cancer survivors, as well as for other residents facing unique inactivity challenges to help them increase their physical activity
Sioux Lookout Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
$20,000
enable the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) to develop a physical activity plan to increase physical activity in the aboriginal youth population NNEC serves.
Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee
$4,000
allow Sioux Lookout to establish a skateboard park and will provide training to instructors to enable the youth in the community to safely enjoy a new physical activity that is in high demand.
Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout, The Municipality of
$17,075
purchase accessible exercise equipment for the residents of Sioux Lookout, and provide training for its use.
Smooth Rock Falls Smooth Rock Falls, Town of
$16,157
expand opportunities for youth to participate in the Smooth Rock Falls Girls Hockey Association league.
South River South River, Village of
$11,600
help the community of the Village of South River build capacity in their volunteers who work hard to support a variety of sports and physical activity programs in the community.
St. Thomas Elgin/St. Thomas Youth Employment Counselling Centre
$27,680
increase the physical activity and sport participation levels of low income families, children and youth by providing youth and family recreation programs, developing youth volunteer leaders, recreation fair, leisure calendar and a video journal of the program
Stoney Creek Stoney Creek Track Club
$12,000
provide 400 children in Hamilton with the opportunity to participate in the Fun-In-Athletics team recreation activity.
Sturgeon Falls West Nipissing, Municipality of
$15,000
develop a physical activity plan for the Municipality of West Nipissing to help increase physical activity and sporting opportunities for all residents.
Sudbury Sudbury Northerners Football Club Inc.
$11,500
create a new division which will enable youth aged 13 to 16 in Sudbury and surrounding region to become more physically active by playing football in an organized league.
Sudbury The Human League
$20,000
increase participation in sports and recreation activities for aboriginal youth in the Greater Sudbury area and two adjoining First Nations communities through the P.L.A.Y. for Aboriginal Youth Program.
Thunder Bay Lappe Nordic Ski Club
$7,800
assist the Lappe Nordic Ski Club to enhance their organization capacity to deliver ski programs that will increase participation rates of children and youth through school elective programs.
Thunder Bay Peng You Taiji Quan Association
$30,000
increase physical activity through local and regional training activities that promote life-long participation in the martial art of taiji.
Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Big Brother Big Sister Association Inc.
$21,840
provide the equipment, facilities and trainers to implement a new physical activity component to the Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters Association.
Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Rowing Club
$28,488
enable the Thunder Bay Rowing Club to offer an outreach activities to targetted groups to increase their youth and adult recreation program memberships.
Toronto Broad Reach Foundation For Youth Leaders
$19,696
provide a recreation-based sailing program for 100 at-risk youth in Toronto.
Toronto Community Living Toronto
$5,350
allow for the design and development of the activity "Spinclusion", which will reduce barriers to participation in mainstream sport, recreation and physical activity programs for children and youth with special needs.
Toronto COSTI Immigrant Services
$49,900
create new sport and fitness opportunities for 400 immigrant youth in Scarborough.
Toronto LAMP Community Health Centre
$47,000
create new sport and fitness opportunities for 155 youth in Etobicoke.
Toronto Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
$60,000
increase physical activity, recreation and sport participation levels for Aboriginal children and youth living in Scarborough who are experiencing multiple and severe barriers to participation.
Toronto North York Community House
$46,556
train newcomer women as outreach workers and deliver 12 activity-based programs, targeted at newcomer women and families, about the benefits of, and opportunities for, active living in North York.
Toronto Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations
$15,000
develop a manual and provide training to 100 seniors on how to become physically active.
Toronto Somali Youth Association of Toronto
$49,900
allow the Somali Youth Association of Toronto to carry out a number of physical and recreation activities for its children and youth.
Toronto Tobias House Attendant Care Inc.
$19,916
increase participation levels for those with physical disabilities by implementing best practices, increasing efficiencies and developing a formalized model for the Barrier Free Access to Swimming Project.
Toronto Toronto Chinese Community Services Association
$49,500
train 180 volunteer leaders and increase participation of seniors in healthy exercise.
Toronto University of Toronto - Faculty of Physical Education & Health
$33,000
increase the physical activity level of University of Toronto students, staff and faculty.
Trenton Quinte West, The City of
$11,000
result in the development of an Activity Blue Print for Youth (physical activity plan) in the City of Quinte West.
Trenton VON Hastings, Northumberland, Prince Edward
$17,340
implement new senior fitness programming and train new volunteer fitness leaders.
Tweed Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
$32,000
implement a regional celebration of trails and trail events that will create local opportunities for physical activity.
Virginiatown McGarry, The Corporation of the Township of
$25,000
help establish a fitness centre and to create physical activity programs in the Township of McGarry.
Walkerton Brockton, Municipality of
$48,000
develop a collaborative community sport and physical activity plan that will guide the partner municipalities in the counties of Grey and Bruce, particularly those smaller rural municipalities, in developing quality sport and physical initiatives to increase physical activity among their residents.
Waterloo Kitchener Waterloo Diving Club
$18,000
increase participation of children and youth in learn-to-dive programs and expand the dry land training program
Waterloo Waterloo Region Nordic Sport Club
$3,984
train coaches and purchase ski equipment for an expanded youth learn-to-ski program, including "Girls on Skis".
Whitby Whitby, Town of
$47,415
increase physical activity levels of inactive teenagers through the establishment of the "Get Teens Moving" fitness program.
Windsor Italian Canadian Handicapable Association Windsor & District (ICHA)
$27,645
assist with the delivery of "Sporting Health: After School Physical Fitness and Sport Program" designed  for children with disabilities.
Woodstock Woodstock Y.M. - Y.M.C.A.
$36,000
implement a sport and recreation adapted equipment loan program.

 

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