District 7 Grants

District 7 of the Retired Teachers of Ontario sets aside approximately $1500.00 yearly in order to provide special grants to local groups and organizations. These grants are awarded based on the following criteria:

• Groups/organizations must be non-profit
• Intended project must benefit children, seniors or the community in general
• Project must take place during the year in which the grant is awarded
• Involvement of local RTO/ERO members is required
• Application must be received by January 10th of the calendar year in which the event is to take place
• Application must be completed in full and be accompanied by a detailed financial statement outlining expected revenues and expenditures

Applications are due by Jan. 10, 2012 for events scheduled to take place during 2012.  The applications will be reviewed by the Committee at the January 2012 Executive Meeting and applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision shortly thereafter. 

Application form for 2012 GRANT REQUEST TO DISTRICT 7 WINDSOR-ESSEX RTO/ERO

Questions, contact Simone Rickerby, President of District 7.

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED GRANTS?
Local Heritage and culture projects
Maidstone Historical Society
Queen Elizabeth School (Symphony)
Special arts and education programs for children
BookFest Windsor
Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association
Queen Elizabeth School (Symphony)
Silver Ambassadors
Medical and social programs
Centres For Seniors – Step Training Programme
Sports Fest Windsor
Parents Time Out
Barbara Parry Pediatric Oncology Association
Ready-Set-Go Parental Support Coalition
-Wonder Broads
ESL, literacy and numeracy programs
Windsor Scottidh Rite Charitable Foundation Learning Centre