Memorandum Jim Baxter, P.Eng., MBA Director, Environment & Energy Division
Metro Hall Suite 213, 2nd Floor 55 John Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6
Tel: 416 338-1295 Fax: 416 392-0559
[email protected] www.toronto.ca
Date:
January 22, 2014
To:
Mayor Rob Ford and City Councillors
From:
Jim Baxter
Subject:
Live Green Toronto Community Grants – 2014 Application Deadline
The Environment & Energy Division is now accepting applications for the 2014 Live Green Toronto Community Grants. The deadline to submit an expression of interest is Monday, April 7, 2014. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for environmentally beneficial projects that address community needs such as: park enhancements, school yard improvements, local food production, sustainable transportation, building retrofits for energy efficiency or extreme weather resiliency and tree planting. Eligible applicants include: resident associations, community groups, not-for-profit organizations and Business Improvement Areas. Please note that individuals and businesses are not eligible to apply. Applicants can learn more and apply online at livegreentoronto.ca Please help us spread the word by relaying this news to community and neighbourhood groups that might be interested. Jeff McCormick of the Environment & Energy Division can assist you with any follow-up questions you may have. Jeff can be reached at
[email protected] or 416-392-1135. Sincerely,
Jim Baxter Director, Environment & Energy Office
Copy: Josie Scioli, Chief Corporate Officer Nancy Ruscica, Manager, Environment & Energy Division