Community Grants

RTOERO districts are eligible to receive grants to support local community-based projects. Districts serve as the project sponsor, in partnership with a community organization.

District 41 Elgin Projects

Year Project Amount
2019 Seniors’ Painting Workshops $2,225.00
2018 East Africa $4,000.00
2017 Sleep Kits $4,000.00
2015 “Bump It Up” Literacy Innovation and Leadership $3,050.00
2014 Backpack Comfort: Inn Out Of The Cold $4,000.00
2013 World Camp $3,000.00
2012 Dinner at Our House $1,780.00
2011 Adventures Program - Talbot Teen Centre $2,500.00
2010 Ready, Set, Read - Backpack Project $3,650.00
2009 Relive the Talbot Settlement $4,000.00
2008 Talbot Teen Centre - Capital Fundraising Campaign $4,000.00
2007 Tents for Tyrconnell Heritage Society $4,000.00
2006 CASO Station Window Restoration $3,000.00
2005 Building Community Links $2,750.00
2004 Families in Action: Parents and Teens Program $3,500.00

News about district 41 Elgin grants

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