Recipients of the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund announced

The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF).

The NCMF has been created to inspire Burlington residents to actively champion projects in our community to improve, build and strengthen Burlington and enhance the quality of life for everyone. Bringing neighbourhoods and communities together to make new connections and create a sense of belonging is just as important as the project itself.

The funds objectives are:

• Improve, build and strengthen Burlington neighbourhoods
• Create a greater sense of belonging
• Foster individual well-being and community pride
• Inspire residents to become more actively involved in the community
• Build stronger relationships

Public Pollinator Garden ($3,640)

This project aims to create a public pollinator garden at Port Nelson United Church. The pollinator garden will provide a safe and nurturing environment for pollinators while enhancing the beauty of the area.

Burlington Tennis Club ($5,000)

This project aims to install and provide outdoor public Wi-Fi and web cameras in the west end of Central Park, near the Burlington Tennis Club.

Sycamore Park Neighbours ($9,981)

This project aims to build a bumping space within Sycamore Park in the Palmer community. Bumping spaces are places where people can “bump” into neighbours. It allows informal interactions with community members, meet-ups with friends and forming friendships and connections. The project includes three round metal picnic tables, one of which will be accessible for those who use wheelchairs, and a sensory garden. Sensory gardens are intended to stimulate sight, sound and touch.

For more information on the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund, visit burlington.ca/matchingfund.

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Emilie Cote, Director of Recreation, Community and Culture

“We’re excited to award these projects with money from the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund. All projects will help improve the connectedness of our communities, strengthen relationships and keep Burlington as an exciting, vibrant place to be.”

Links and Resources

www.burlington.ca/matchingfund

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