$30,000 IN TERENCE HAIGHT GRANTS AWARDED TO 9 GROUPS IN GRAVENHURST

GRAVENHURST — Nine groups are recipients of the latest Terence Haight community grants.

The town awarded $30,000 year, funding available since a 2014 family donation of $1 million and applications between September and December 2024.

A grants committee and made funding recommendations to council, approved in February.

Funding is going to the following groups:

1. Gravenhurst High School Robotics – $2,100 – towards costs associated with a robotics competition.
2. Gravenhurst Curling Club – $7,000 – towards costs for installation of heat pump/air conditioning system.
3. Gravenhurst Women’s Group – $500 – towards costs to provide workshops & supplies for members.
4. Muskoka Ringette Association – $2,000 – towards costs to secure ice rental.
5. Royal Canadian Legion, Harry Wray Branch 302 – $1,700 – towards costs to upgrade doors.
6. Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary – $4,000 – towards a commercial fridge purchase.
7. Severn Bridge Agricultural Society – $4,700 – towards restoration of the fairgrounds archway.
8. Trinity United Church – $6,500 – towards the purchase of sound system equipment.
9. YWCA Muskoka Girlz Unplugged – $1,500 – towards delivery of the Girlz Unplugged Program in Gravenhurst.

Learn more about the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program.