Empowerment Squared

Empowerment Squared

Grant programCommunity Building Fund
Grant typeCommunity Building Fund - Capital
Amount awarded$441,800
Duration12 months
Year2021-2022
Location served
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Hamilton
Population servedBlack,People who are newcomers/refugees
Age groupYouth (13-24)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $441,800 Community Building Fund – Capital stream grant over 12 months, will address a community need by upgrading, renovating and retrofitting the gymnatorium for multiple sports, community gatherings and events, creating a culturally relevant multipurpose recreational facility.
Grant resultMaximize use of facility – utilization of the space is maximized by increasing hours, use, and/or participation rates (e.g. outdoor field lighting, accordion style wall partitions), Extend life of facility – extend operational lifespan of facility (e.g. roof, HVAC, seating, windows and doors, electrical upgrades), Improve accessibility of facility – increase accessibility of facilities to benefit everyone (e.g. ramps, washrooms, automated door openers, elevators)
Grant statusClosed