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Ontario Government Supporting The Fergus Curling Club in Wellington-Halton Hills

22 July 2025

$197,000 is helping one local program that helps deliver critical community programming across the province

Fergus, ON― The Ontario government is providing a non-profit organization in Wellington-Halton Hills with $197,000 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This funding will help make it easier for local residents to access the critical programming, activities and spaces that make Wellington-Halton Hills a great place to live, work and play.

“Our government believes that organizations like the Fergus Curling Club, the longest continually operating curling club in Ontario, play a vital role as a social hub for residents of Fergus and the surrounding area. That’s why I am proud to see that they are receiving capital funding support,” said Joseph Racinsky, MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills. “These funds will allow the Fergus Curling Club to replace ice making equipment and help support their continued success.”

OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure so they can continue delivering programs and services that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, these grants support projects that are making a difference in Wellington-Halton Hills.

“The Fergus Curling Club is thrilled and honoured to receive the grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation.  The grant enables us to continue flourishing for many more years.” Said the President of the Fergus Curling Club, Dan Dyson.

These capital grants are part of the more than $28 million supporting 300 local programs and services that help deliver critical community programming across the province.

The capital program is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by supporting workers, businesses, communities and jobs in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, while creating a solid foundation for a strong, resilient and competitive future.

“Across Ontario, non-profit organizations are delivering critical programming that is helping people train for new careers, stay active, learn new things and connect with their community – that’s why capital grant support is so important,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Now more than ever, it is crucial we support homegrown experiences that build stronger communities, strengthen local economies and celebrate our collective identity. This funding will help ensure facilities and spaces are accessible, modern and central to communities across our province.”

Please visit OTF’s website for more information.

QUICK FACTS

  • The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.
  • The Ontario government has invested more than $792 million in over 7,300 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 9,490 full time jobs and generated over $1.1 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario