What is the Grow Grant in Ontario?
The Grow Grant is a funding program from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). It helps community programs and services that already work well grow bigger and reach more people in Ontario. You can get funding over two or three years to expand, improve, or update something that has already shown success. Who is eligible […]
How Can Mobile Counselling Units Help Youth Justice Programs?
Did you know that 6 out of 10 young people in custody in Canada have a mental health challenge? If you run youth justice programs, you’ve likely seen how tough it is to get these youth the proper support. Long wait lists, no services close by, and the stigma of asking for help make it […]
What Should You Consider Before Choosing an Ambulance Type?
Choosing the right ambulance type feels heavy because the stakes are real. Across Canada, emergency healthcare demand is climbing. In 2024–2025, there were over 16.1 million unscheduled emergency department visits, up from about 15.5 million the year before, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. That kind of growth puts pressure on EMS teams, […]
What is the Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation?
The Seed Grant helps organizations in Ontario get ready for future success by strengthening their ability to run programs and services. It is meant to support planning, piloting ideas, and building capacity so groups can grow and have a bigger impact. This is not a large capital purchase fund, but a chance to prepare, test, […]
What Is the Improve Community Spaces Funding Opportunity in Ontario?
The Improve Community Spaces opportunity is part of OTF’s Capital grant program. It supports projects that make community buildings and physical spaces better for people in Ontario. This could mean updating spaces where programs and services happen so people can gather, connect, and participate more easily. Who is eligible for the Improve Community Spaces […]
How Do You Enforce Safety in a Mobile Counselling Van?
20% of Canadians will face a mental health challenge this year alone. If you work in a mental health organization, you feel the weight of that number. More groups are using Mobile Counselling Vans to bring help to people in rural towns and city neighborhoods. But here’s the gap: many leaders worry about safety in […]
Are Wheelchair-Accessible Vans a Faster Solution Than Buses in Alberta’s Transit Deserts?
Getting around Alberta can be tough when buses are few and far between. In towns like Peace River, Drayton Valley, and Taber, public transit is limited or doesn’t run at all. If you manage transportation for seniors, healthcare programs, or people with disabilities, you’ve probably seen how this hurts people. Riders wait for rides that […]
What Is Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is a Government of Canada program that helps make communities and workplaces easier to access for people with disabilities. It gives money to eligible groups so they can build, fix, or improve things that remove barriers and create more inclusion. Who is eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund? Eligible […]
What Is the Ford Pro Upfitter Program?
You might be searching for your next wheelchair van or mobile medical van, and keep seeing the term Ford Pro Upfitter Program or Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier pop up. Maybe you’ve seen it floating around on spec sheets, quotes, and even in conversations with other programs across Canada. You want to make the right call […]
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