Toronto Airports Authority announces employment fund
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is investing $700,000 toward organisations committed to breaking down barriers to employment within their local communities, as it announces the 2023 call for proposals…
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is investing $700,000 toward organisations committed to breaking down barriers to employment within their local communities, as it announces the 2023 call for proposals for its Propeller Project’s Uplift Fund.
“ At Toronto Pearson, we understand the importance of being a good neighbour and investing in making great initiatives fly,” the authority said.
Eligible organisations operating in Brampton, Etobicoke and Mississauga can apply to fund a one-year project for a minimum of $50,000 and maximum of $100,000.
Greater Toronto Airports Authority funding
Since 2018, the GTAA’s Uplift Fund has been investing and collaborating in programming, advocacy, and research to support local residents in gaining the skills, connections and opportunities needed to be meaningfully employed.
In 2022, the airport invested $387,000 to support nearly 5,000 residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
This year, Toronto Pearson is nearly doubling the amount of money that will be given to local organisations.
“As Canada’s busiest airport, we know Toronto Pearson is an integral part of the community we serve,” said Robyn Connelly, Director, Sustainability and Social Impact, Greater Toronto Airports Authority. “We are looking for proposals that will deepen our collective work breaking down barriers to economic opportunities for residents in the communities around the airport.”
This call for proposals will close on November 30 at 5:00 pm EST.
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