Ramara grant expands youth sports programs.

An Ontario Trillium Foundation seed grant of $17,600 awarded in 2024 helped the Township of Ramara expand youth baseball and flag football programs and purchase new equipment.

The Township of Ramara marked how a 2024 Ontario Trillium Foundation seed grant supported local youth sports. The $17,600 grant was used to expand baseball and flag football offerings and to buy equipment and safety supplies. Township staff, local officials and participants attended an event acknowledging the funding. Officials noted the programs bring volunteers, parents and young people together and can now include older age groups. Key details: - The grant amount reported was $17,600 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. - Funds were used to buy equipment such as helmets, bats, balls, flags, pylons and first-aid kits. - The flag football program was expanded to include high school–age participants; it had not been offered to that group before the grant. - Between the baseball and flag football programs there are eight volunteers and additional parent coaches. - Two participating players mentioned by the article are Charlotte Holloway and Mackenzie Lee, both age 13, who said they have made new connections through the programs. Summary: The grant helped Ramara buy gear and broaden age eligibility for youth baseball and flag football, increasing volunteer involvement and local participation. Plans discussed focus on building strong, sustainable programs rather than rapidly adding many new offerings, and specific future expansions are undetermined at this time.