Giant Steps Toronto/York Region

Giant Steps Toronto/York Region

Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$48,200
Duration24 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Simcoe York
Population servedPeople living with disabilities
Age groupChildren up to 12 years
DescriptionOur organization, with a $48,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will build its resilience and sustainability by providing new technology and equipment for children with autism, and offering mental health and safety programming for staff and families.
Grant resultProvide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to COVID-19. (e.g., Mental and physical health and wellbeing supports, peer learning, professional development, networking), Adapt or add-new program and service delivery to meet the changing needs of the community because of COVID-19. (e.g., Research and development, identify new health and safety processes and required personal protective equipment, technology supports, staffing and volunteer recruitment and training, community consultation to understand emerging needs related to COVID recovery, resource, knowledge and data sharing, feasibility studies)
Grant statusActive