Consultation Goals

1. Tell you how & why we’re changing

2. Get your feedback on the priority outcomes we’re developing

One size

doesn’t fit all

Compare like to like

Too hard, too

long

Why change?

Applicants, grant recipients, and volunteers have asked

+ there is more demand yet fewer resources

ACTIVE PEOPLE Fostering healthier lifestyles

INSPIRED PEOPLE

Enriching people’s

lives through arts, culture

and heritage

CONNECTED PEOPLE

Building inclusive

and engaged

communities together

PROSPEROUS PEOPLE

Enhancing people’s economic wellbeing

PROMISING YOUNG PEOPLE Supporting the positive development of children and youth

GREEN PEOPLE Encouraging people to care for the environment

What’s our definition?

Healthy and vibrant communities are defined by our Action Areas

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Active People action area:

Better quality sports programmingQuality sports programs build participation for life. They rely on trained coaches, safe spaces and positive approaches to play. Increased physical activityMore people incorporate regular physical activity into their daily lives and have access to the right spaces and facilities. Increased use of active, sustainable transportationPeople are using active ways to get around. From getting to school and work, running errands and visiting friends and family, people have safe, accessible and convenient transportation options.

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Inspired People action area:

More people plugged in and turned on to the arts More people find enrichment through quality artistic works and programs. These are supported by the right services and infrastructure. Enhanced artistic expression by communities Community-based artistic expression brings artists and people together and builds a strong sense of belonging. It makes diverse communities stronger and facilitates intergenerational participation.          Greater preservation and appreciation of heritage Bringing heritage to life enhances people’s understanding of themselves and their community. Preserving and animating collections, languages and cultural traditions revitalize memory, reshape knowledge and illuminate lived experience.

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Connected People action area:

Diverse groups participate more deeply in community lifeCommunities create more opportunities to bring together and engage people of various backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. When people have a say in decisions that affect them, they experience a sense of shared purpose and deeper feelings of belonging. Enhanced social connections for vulnerable peopleCommunities strive to include members who are socially isolated or are vulnerable to isolation. As people build positive social ties, form healthy relationships, volunteer, and access community supports, they are healthier, happier and more connected.

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Prosperous People action area:

Reduced economic vulnerabilityPeople vulnerable to poverty need financial literacy, access to housing, and support systems that will help them in times of crisis. Reducing vulnerability will not necessarily solve the underlying problem of poverty, however it will help prevent crises and make planning possible.  Increased economic opportunityTo prosper, people need skills, supports and networks to find meaningful employment or set up their own business or social enterprise. Sustainable for local food systemsSustainable local food systems increase access, availability and consumption of healthy and local food. They also improve the environment, increase food security, and build on Ontario’s strong agricultural heritage.

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Promising Young People action area:

Children and youth have emotional and social strengths for lifeChildren and youth need life skills, positive values, self-esteem and the ability to make decisions to succeed. They also need supportive families and role models who are equipped to help build these skills.  Youth are positioned for life-long successYouth are successful when they have the skills to lead, adapt, create and learn throughout their lives. Communities have resources and infrastructure in place for youth to gain and use these skills.

Priority Outcomes

These priority outcomes align most closely with the Green People action area:

More ecosystems are protected and restoredHealthy ecosystems like forests, wetlands, grasslands and waters provide habitat for species, clean our air and water, stabilize our soil and absorb greenhouse gases. By protecting and restoring them, we ensure that current and future generations benefit.

People reduce their impact on the environment By connecting with their environment and enhancing their understanding of their impact, people will take action to decrease energy and water use, reduce pollutants and greenhouse gases, reduce waste and build green infrastructure to benefit local communities.

More responsible use and stewardship of our natural resourcesFrom forestry and agriculture to mining and renewable energy, Ontario relies on natural resources to drive our economy and secure our prosperity. By empowering approaches for industries, businesses and other stakeholders to be more responsible stewards of our natural resources, we safeguard our environment for future generations.  

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