Funding Opportunity - Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant:

The theme for the 2022/23 – 2023/24 SVC Grant is “Preventing Cybercrime through Community Collaboration” – with priority areas in Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking, and Fraud. Applications can be made for one-time funding of up to $55,000 for each of the two years (2022/23 & 2023/24) for projects that focus on bringing together different sectors to address cybercrime through collaboration and partnership. As a requirement of the grant, the community organization must establish a partnership with the police for their project. This partnership must be demonstrated with a letter of support from the Police agency indicating how they will be involved in the project, including the nature of the partnership and the role that will be played in the development and/or delivery of the project. 

Please direct any questions related to the SVC grant to the Community Safety Analysts, Natalie Brull or Poonam Sharma at the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The deadline for submission by the applicant to the Ministry is March 4, 2022 no later than 4:00pm through the Ministry’s online portal, Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON), as well as by email to Natalie.Brull@ontario.ca and Poonam.Sharma@ontario.ca.

For application forms and guidelines, please contact 23 Division CRU at 416-808-2319.

Funding Opportunity - Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program:

The Ontario government is helping more communities combat racism and hate by doubling its investment in the Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program. An additional $1.6 million in funding will help support more community-led public education and awareness projects, bringing the total funding for the grant program to $3.2 million over two years. The Ontario government developed the Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant in collaboration with community partners for local projects that increase public education and awareness on the impact of racism and hate, in all its many forms.

These grants will support eligible organizations, including community-based and not-for-profit organizations, to lead initiatives that help build capacity, connect communities and deepen understanding to address the impacts of racism and hate. New applications are being accepted until February 14, 2022 for a second round of grants totaling up to $1.6 million. Existing eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the additional funding. More information on the reopening of the program is available on the grant webpage or read the full press release here.

Funding Opportunity - Cultural Hotspot Funding:

The City of Toronto seeks artists, arts or community organizations in the Little Jamaica and Golden Mile areas to participate in the 2022 Cultural Hotspot program. Funding of up to $22,000 is available for cultural projects that incorporate youth employment or mentorship opportunities. Learn more and apply by February 15, 2022.

Invitation to Participate - Initiative to Rebuild Dance Ecosystem and Recover from the Effects of the Pandemic:

Dance Umbrella of Ontario is undertaking a feasibility study and assessment of the dance community’s rehearsal and creation space needs and is asking stakeholders for input. The group is compiling a current inventory of these spaces. The data will be used to help rebuild the dance ecosystem and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Transition and Transformation in the Ontario Dance Sector: Research and Feasibility Study and how to participate.

Funding Opportunity - TTC Audio Installation Artist Call:

The producers of extended reality audio installation "A More Beautiful Journey" are seeking GTA-based musicians and sound artists to animate TTC lines with site-specific works. Selected artists will be paid $2,500 for their efforts with the creation process running from March to May 2022. See details and apply by February 9, 2022.

Funding Opportunity - Catalyst and Transformation Fund:

WorkInCulture is accepting applications for its Catalyst and Transformation Fund, a capacity-building program for creative sector organizations seeking support to rebuild, reorganize or transform. See program guidelines and how to apply; applications will be accepted on an on-going basis or until all funding is committed.

Invitation to Participate - #StrongerThanYOUThink Webinar:

The Toronto-West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP) and the Women Against Violence Action Group (WAVAG) invites you to join our 3^rd #StrongerThanYOuThink. We will be offering an In-Depth look at our  First Response Toolkit for Frontline Workers. Members of the WAVAG team will be guiding participants through the different sections of Toolkit, offering practical insights and expanding on the content. Sections of focus include; understanding power and abuse within relationships; how to identify abuse; how to respond to disclosures and the co-creation of a safety plan to name a few. This is a great opportunity for your staff to become familiar with the toolkit as a group, build our capacities in responding effectively to disclosures of gender-based violence (GBV), increase the chances of getting people to safety and moving closer to the end of gender-based violence in our communities.

When: Wednesday, February 16^th, 2022

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Please register at: http://bit.ly/toolkitwebinar3

Job Opportunities - Community Crisis Support Service:

As the City's new Community Crisis Support Service is staffing up to launch in March of this year, we were hoping you might be able to help us share some of the current job opportunities with your networks. There are several opportunities to be part of the City's very first cohort of civilian-led crisis responders and work with two great organizations— TAIBU Community Health Centre and Gerstein Crisis Centre – who are acting as two of the community anchor partners for the service.

The positions currently open for applications include:

  TAIBU CHC:

• Wellness Outreach Workers
• Services Coordinator
• Post Crisis Case Managers
• Mobile Crisis Specialists
• Information Communication Specialist

 Gerstein Crisis Centre:

• Access Coordinator
• Project Manager
• Community Crisis Intervention Workers

For applications and deadlines, please visit: TAIBU Community Health Centre or Gerstein Crisis Centre

COVID-19 Educational Events and Resources:

Health & Wellness Lessons From The Black Pandemic Experience

When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Join the Black Scientists' Task Force on Vaccine Equity & Black Health Alliance for a Virtual Town hall. Guest Speakers include:

• Dr. Na Koshie Lamptey
• Trevor Aldridge
• Paul Bailey
• Celina Caesar-Chavannes
• Dr. Candace Todd
• Dr. Upton Allen
• Dr. David Burt

Click here to register

For more information, please email BlackTorontoCovid@gmail.com

Women's College Hospital Vaccine Webinar 

When: Wednesdays until March 2^nd, 2022

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Your community can have their COVID-19 vaccination questions answered by experts at a weekly webinar hosted by Women's College Hospital.

Join via Zoom link or dial 1-647-374-4685, ID: 868 2106 1997, passcode 177382.

ParentHomework.ca

A new website that provides families with trusted information about COVID-19 vaccination for children. A four-week campaign kicked off this week, featuring TV and digital advertising, social media content and the website – www.parenthomework.ca. It was created by the Children's Health Coalition, a collective of children's health organizations including The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), CHEOCHEO, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, Empowered Kids Ontario and Kids Health Alliance.

Share the website with families looking to learn more about COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Outreach Rapid Response Team (CORRT)

Toronto Public Health has extended the COVID-19 Outreach Rapid Response Team (CORRT) until February 28, 2022.

Staffed by Public Health Nurses, CORRT delivers COVID-19 vaccine confidence information sessions to groups of residents or workers in Toronto who have not yet been fully vaccinated and/or received a booster dose, particularly in neighborhoods and populations with lower vaccine coverage rates. At this time, sessions are only delivered online to residents and staff at community agencies, workplaces, as well as other organizations in Toronto.

Requests for vaccine confidence information sessions can be made online:

https://s.tphsurvey.chkmkt.com/CORRT-request



Looking to host a vaccine information session?
If you would like to arrange for Toronto Public Health to set up a community town hall or an in-person/online information session for residents in your area to learn more about COVID-19 and vaccination, you can request a town hall/information session.