The following is a press release from the Town of Greater Napanee:
Eligible applicants have opportunities to receive financial support through the Atura Power Community Development Fund to assist with community projects.
The Atura Power Community Development Fund positively impacts the Greater Napanee community by providing financial support to community stakeholders. Funding criteria has been amended to include funding for COVID-19 recovery. Applicants that are eligible to receive funding include:
• Community groups located within the boundaries of Greater Napanee;
• Independent local initiatives that align with the fund’s criteria.
The Atura Power Community Development Fund has been built into the Greater Napanee – Atura Power Host Agreement and is a wonderful opportunity for eligible community groups in Greater Napanee as it provides $2 million over 20 years (beginning in 2014) to help fund community projects.
“My Council and I are very pleased that Atura Power is honouring the commitment to our community regarding this important development fund,” says Greater Napanee mayor Marg Isbester. “This is a true sign of Atura’s commitment to being a strong community partner. The ability of local groups and organizations to access funding has never been so important, as we try to reverse the local economic and service impacts of COVID-19.”
Bruce Wick, Plant Manager of Napanee Generating Station, endeavours to ensure that Atura is a positive addition to the Greater Napanee community.
Bruce states, “Atura strives to be a strong local partner by contributing to the well-being of the communities where we live, work and play. Atura is pleased to partner with the Town of Greater Napanee to identify and support worthy projects that will make a sustainable, positive impact to the community.”
Applying for the Atura Power Community Fund is a simple and easy process.
How to Apply for the Atura Power Community Development Fund:
Interested applicants can find the criteria for funding on the ‘Grants’ page of the Town’s website, www.greaternapanee.com. Eligible applicants are encouraged to complete the ‘Greater Napanee-Atura Host Agreement Community Project Funding Online Application’ form, which is also available on the ‘Grant’s page, to be considered for funding. A committee comprised of staff from Atura Power and the Town of Greater Napanee will review applications and make all funding decisions. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michelle King, HR Coordinator, at mking@greaternapanee.com or 613-354-3351 ext. 2004.