Local government | February 7, 2018
The City of Mississauga is investing a total of $3,675,205.17 in funding to community groups, arts groups, heritage groups and festivals/celebrations through the 2018 Culture and Community Grants Program.
“The City is making investments to develop local talent and inspire new programs and services which meet community needs. The grants directly contribute to the overall well-being of our city,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner of Community Services. “Residents can access a variety of activities and events that complement City programs. Funding also ensures community organizations are accountable and sustainable in providing these services.”
Approved by Council, the grants support not-for-profit community projects, programs and services in the following areas:
• Arts and Culture/Culture Projects: $1,739,477
• Cultural Festivals and Celebrations: $774,500
• Community Grants and Multi-Year Agreements: $1,161,205.17
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Pillar Cultural Organizations Stream
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Art Gallery of Mississauga
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$325,000
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Mississauga Arts Council
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$269,670
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Heritage Mississauga
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$230,000
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Visual Arts Mississauga
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$155,000
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Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
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$150,000
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Living Arts Centre (LAC)
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$100,000
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Established Organizations
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Sampradaya Dance Creations
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$120,000
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Chamber Music Society of Mississauga
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$75,000
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Mississauga Choral Society
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$59,300
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Sawitri Theatre Group
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$30,000
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Youth Troopers for Global Awareness
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$40,790
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Mississauga Children’s Choir
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$21,000
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Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization
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$18,000
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Mississauga Festival Youth Choir
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$18,000
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Mississauga Festival Choir
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$16,000
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Theatre Unlimited
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$15,500
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Mississauga Potters Guild
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$12,000
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Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
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$4,217
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Streetsville Historical Society
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$4,000
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New and Emerging
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Small Arms Society
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$25,000
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Canadian Arabic Orchestra
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$15,000
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Frog in Hand
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$7,500
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Ink Movement
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$3,500
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Culture Projects
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Chamber Music Society – Live in the Gardens of Riverwood
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$5,000
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Frog in Hand – Apprentices: Pilot Program
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$5,000
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Hand Eye Society – Games on the Block
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$5,000
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Mississauga Arts Council – Boxes and Banners Project Phase 2
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$5,000
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Mississauga Writers Group – Creating and Printing Anthologies
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$5,000
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TOTAL 2018 RECOMMENDATIONS
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$1,739,477
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Established Festivals
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Carassauga
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$120,000
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Southside Shuffle Blues and BBQ Festival
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$100,000
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Mississauga Waterfront Festival
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$97,500
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Bollywood Monster Mashup
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$90,000
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Paint the Town Red Port Credit
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$70,000
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Mosaic South Asian Heritage Festival
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$55,000
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Muslimfest
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$50,000
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