Atura Power Community Development Fund Applications now being Accepted

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Eligible applicants have opportunities to receive financial support through the Atura Power Community Development Fund to assist with community projects.

The Atura Power Community Development Fund positively impacts the Greater Napanee community by providing financial support to community stakeholders.  Funding criteria has recently been amended to include funding for COVID-19 recovery. Applicants that are eligible to receive funding include:

• Community groups located within the boundaries of Greater Napanee.
• Independent local initiatives that align with the grant criteria.

The Atura Power Community Development Fund has been built into the Greater Napanee – Atura Power Host Agreement and is a wonderful opportunity to eligible community groups in Greater Napanee as it provides $2 million over 20 years (beginning in 2014) to help fund community projects.

“My Council and I are very pleased that Atura Power is honouring the commitment to our community regarding this important development fund,” says Mayor Marg Isbester. “This is a true sign of Atura’s commitment to being a strong community partner. The ability of local non-profit organizations to access funding has never been so important, as we try to reverse the local economic and service impacts of COVID-19.”

Bruce Wick, Plant Manager of Napanee Generating Station, believes Atura will be a positive addition to the Greater Napanee community. Wick states, “Atura strives to be a strong local partner by contributing to the well-being of the communities where we live, work and play. Atura is pleased to be partnering with the Town of Greater Napanee to identify and support worthy projects that will make a sustainable, positive impact to the community.”

Reflecting on the professional partnership that the Town has developed with Atura, Atura Power Community Development Fund Committee Chair, Raymond Callery, notes, “it has been a pleasure to work with representatives of Atura Power for the last year. With their assistance, the administration of the fund from a partnership with TransCanada to Atura Power is now complete. Very worthwhile projects have been made possible in the community from past investments and the Committee looks forward to reviewing new applications in the coming weeks that will help address local needs.”

Applying for the Atura Power Community Development Fund is a simple and easy process.

How to Apply for the Atura Power Community Development Fund:

Interested applicants can find the criteria for funding on the ‘Grants’ page of the Town’s website, www.greaternapanee.com. Eligible applicants are encouraged to complete the ‘Greater Napanee-Atura Host Agreement Community Project Funding Online Application’ form: https://www.greaternapanee.com/en/your-town-hall/resources/Documents/2021-PDFs/Fillable-Atura-Grant-Application-final-version.pdf, which is also available on the ‘Grants’ page, to be considered for funding. A committee, comprised of staff from Atura Power and the Town of Greater Napanee, will review applications and make all funding decisions.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michelle King, Executive Office Administrator / HR Coordinator, at mking@greaternapanee.com or 613-354-3351 ext. 2004.

Media Contact:
Brianna Clement
Community Engagement Clerk

Town of Greater Napanee
12 Market Square, P.O. Box 97, Napanee, On
K7R 3L4
T: 613-354-3351 ext. 2030
E: bclement@greaternapanee.com

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BACKGROUND - Town of Greater Napanee-Atura Power Host Agreement

TransCanada and the Town of Greater Napanee signed a historic Community Development Agreement in 2014 that established over $2,000,000 in community investment commitments over the next 20 years. 

After the purchase of the Napanee Generating Station in 2020, Atura Power is continuing with the priorities of the Community Development Fund and the allocation of funding to community organizations.

Based on the September 2017 Strategic Projects report entitled “Our Home to Grow & Prosper,” the following areas of community development are a focus for funding applications:

1. Health & Well-being
2. Personal Safety & Security
3. Recreation
4. Housing
5. Environment
6. Arts