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Local charities can apply for aid through emergency support fund

A total of $75,000 is available locally via federal government's Emergency Community Support Fund through Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
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NEWS RELEASE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ORILLIA & AREA
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The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area is partnering with the Community Foundations of Canada to provide emergency funds to local registered charities. A total of $75,000 is available to grant locally.

The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million investment made by the Government of Canada to support vulnerable populations as they manage the impacts of COVID-19.

Applications are currently being accepted through an online national portal on the Community Foundations of Canada website. Local applications will then be reviewed by the Community Foundation of Orillia & Area to assess the greatest community needs.

Applications will be received and evaluated on a rolling basis until July 27, 2020 and decisions will be made weekly to fund activities occurring between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For more information, visit the Community Foundations of Canada website or e-mail [email protected]

Local charities can also contact the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area by email [email protected] or by phone: 705-325-4903, extension 207.
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