Markham ignites community and national pride for Canada 150 with Local Grant Program

The City of Markham’s Canada 150 Neighbourhood Grant Program has recently approved more than $36,000 in funding for 91 local community projects. Residents and community members submitted applications for local projects and events in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Markham’s Canada 150 Neighbourhood Grant Program was created to strengthen connections right where residents live – in their neighbourhood. Each successful grant applicant will receive up to $500 in funding to help them get their initiative started. Visitors to Markham and members of the community can expect to see several new and exciting community-led projects and events during 2017 that embrace the themes of:

Respect, history and diversity
Building community pride
Connecting residents to Canada 150
These include initiatives such as: community cleanups, recreation events, children’s drawing competitions, potlucks, block parties, community fairs, musicals, tree plantings and much more! View a list of local projects and events that received funding from the City of Markham for Canada 150.

Throughout the year, the City will also be hosting exclusive Canada 150 events and programs, along with annual favourites with a Canada 150 twist.

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“As the Mayor of Canada’s most diverse city, I was very pleased to see so many creative, vibrant and engaging ideas for local community projects and events in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti.“During this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the successful recipients of Markham’s Canada 150 Neighbourhood Grant Program will proudly display Markham’s diversity, while showcasing the city as a premiere international destination where everyone’s welcome.”
“Markham’s Canada 150 Neighbourhood Grant Program is a great opportunity for our community to show their local and national pride,” said Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, the Chair of Markham’s Canada 150 Neighbourhood Engagement Sub-Committee. “This program brings our neighbourhoods together. Plus it provides the community with an opportunity to connect with Canada’s past, present and future.”
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For more information:

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti: mayorscarpitti@markham.ca or 905.475.4872.
Media inquiries / interview requests: Corporate Communications & Community Engagement Department at media@markham.ca or 905.415.7548.