Literacy Network of Durham Region
Literacy Network of Durham Region
Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$159,500
Duration24 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha & Pine Ridge?
Location is based on our catchment areas, visit our
catchment area tool
to learn more.
Population servedGeneral population
Age groupAdults (25-64)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $159,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will recover and build its resiliency from impacts of COVID-19 by increasing the effectiveness of our existing bibliotherapy program through strategic planning, increased programming and expansion of the model.
Grant resultDevelop and implement medium to long-term plans to address new organizational needs related to COVID-19 and/or prepare for change such as: revenue generation, strategic planning, research and development, and resource, knowledge and data sharing. (e.g., Organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, operational planning, reopening planning, develop fundraising plans, strategic planning for mergers, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance), Provide 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), Expand previously adapted programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community because of COVID-19. (e.g., Continue program/service previously adapted to meet needs arising from COVID-19, scale access to program/service previously adapted to meet needs arising from COVID-19, continue programs meeting a community need arising from COVID-19, improve quality of programs already being delivered)
Grant statusClosed