Ontario Investing $757,700 to Expand Community Programs and Services in Oxford
April 7, 2026
Investment will allow two local non-profit organizations to expand programs offered in the community
WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is investing $757,700 this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Grow program to support two non-profit organizations in Oxford. This funding helps organizations promote active lifestyles, protect arts, culture and heritage, and expand opportunities for children and youth across the province, while delivering on the government’s plan to protect Ontario by strengthening local services and build stronger, more resilient communities.
“Our government is continuing to deliver for Oxford with new investments through OTF’s Grow grants that will strengthen our communities and empower our local non-profit organizations,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “Organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County and Community Living Tillsonburg are pillars of our community, and this support will enable them to improve programs that are essential to the well-being of people in Oxford, making a positive difference for years to come.”
Every year, OTF Grow grants support community organizations across the province to expand and improve the delivery of community-based programs and services that Ontario families rely on, with investments of up to $600,000 to support programs and services.
Some of this year’s recipients include:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County, which will use a $345,700 Grow grant over three years to expand a county-wide youth leadership mentoring program that empowers high school students and inspires younger children to become future leaders.
- Community Living Tillsonburg which will use a $412,000 Grow grant over three years to expand a proven program that delivers strong job outcomes for people with developmental disabilities through enhanced training, AI-supported job matching, outreach, transportation, and school-to-work pathways.
“In Oxford and in communities across Ontario, non-profits are running proven programs that help people build skills, stay active, and feel more connected to where they live,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “This investment will help build on the successes of local initiatives, empowering them to reach more people, deepen their impact, and strengthen community life all across the province.”
“The Ontario Trillium Foundation is pleased to invest in this new round of Grow grants, which are designed to improve the lives of Ontarians. These grants play an essential role in helping non-profit organizations broaden their local programming to address diverse community needs,” said Katharine Bambrick, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Through OTF’s various granting programs, Ontario has invested more than $857 million in over 7,700 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 10,700 full time jobs and generated over $1.3 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province. For more information and a list of recipients, visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s website.