Ontario Government Supporting Innovative Programs and Services in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
December 9, 2025
3 local non-profit organizations receiving $205,200 in funding to create jobs and build stronger communities
AURORA-OAK RIDGES-RICHMOND HILL ― The Ontario government is providing 3 non-profit organizations in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill with $205,200 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Seed grant stream. The funding will help provide local residents with better access to the critical programs, services, activities and spaces that make Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill a great place to live, work and play.
“Our government believes local non-profit organizations enrich the lives of people in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill and play an important role in building a strong community and prosperous economy. That is why our government is proud to support these program and service providers through OTF’s Seed grants,” said Michael Parsa, MPP for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill. “Organizations such as Community Living York South, NorthStar Special Needs Society and the Aurora Cultural Centre are pillars of our community. This support will enable them to deliver essential programming and better serve the people of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, making a positive difference for years to come.”
OTF’s Seed grants help organizations build resilience and enhance their ability to deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Grantees can use their funding to support organizational planning, pilot a new program and/or build their organizational capacity to plan for future programs and services for the people of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill.
In Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, organizations receiving funding include:
- Aurora Cultural Centre
- Community Living York South
- NorthStar Special Needs Society
“In Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill and all across Ontario, non-profit organizations are delivering critical programs that empowers people to learn new skills, pursue rewarding careers and build meaningful connections with their community,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “With this funding, Ontario is protecting and supporting communities, while helping to ensure these non-profits can strengthen their foundations and prepare for the future, so they can continue meeting the evolving needs of Ontarians now and for years to come.”
The Ontario government has invested more than $792 million in over 7,300 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 9,490 full time jobs and generated over $1.1 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector.
- OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.