Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound is getting a boost from the province towards rural economic development.
Coming from the Rural Ontario Development Program, the riding is getting a share of $20 million from the province to strengthen local economies, support rural workers and assist communities in planning for long term growth.
MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Paul Vickers says he looks forward to seeing the many benefits these programs and organizations will bring as a result of this funding.
The funding breakdown includes;
| Project | Organization | Funding |
| Building Business, Growing Community: Meaford BR+E Project | Municipality of Meaford | $33,500 |
| Golden Dawn Redevelopment – Phase 1 Planning | Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home | $50,000 |
| Township of Chatsworth – Community Hub Beautification | The Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth | $6,737.50 |
| Bolstering Rural Ontario Through Refugee Workforce Development | Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach | $150,000 |
| River District Streetscape Renewal Plan | The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound | $37,250 |
| Implementing the business and marketing plan for The Conscious Market | The Conscious Farm Kitchen | $5,871.50 |
| Website Modernization for Business Growth and Client Access | Valley Home Improvements | $4,742.46 |