Ontario Providing Capital Funding to North-Lanark Agricultural Society

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming is enabling infrastructure repairs and upgrades to deliver critical community programming

August 29, 2024

Almonte ― John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston announced today that the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming is providing North Lanark Agricultural Society with $80,000 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This funding will help to ensure that communities have safe and ready access to critical programming, activities and spaces.

“I am especially honored to acknowledge our support for the legacy of our rich agricultural heritage,” said John Jordan, MPP for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston. “Audiences throughout history have taken their seats in Canada’s oldest wooden covered Grandstand to applaud the achievements of 4-H and Equestrian clubs, Breeders and Crafters and some of Lanark County’s finest Fiddlers and Musicians! Today, I applaud the success of the North Lanark Agricultural Society in keeping this legacy alive and I wish them many more years of making memories on those historic grounds”.

Provincial funding that is received through the OTF’s Capital grant stream improves the infrastructure that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, these grants support projects that are having a positive impact in communities like Almonte.

“For a non-profit organization like ours, the province’s show of support in funding these OTF grant opportunities is paramount and a real boost to ongoing fundraising efforts by our hard-working volunteers,” said NLAS President Audrey Syme. “OTF staff are well informed and seem as interested in our projects success as we are. A true partnership.”

Capital grants improve access to programs and technology in community spaces, making it easier for Ontarians to participate in community programs. Funded projects:

Please visit the OTF’s website for more information and a full list of Capital grant stream recipients.

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout 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.